as well it should be.
Changing the structure of a family is not a small thing.
No matter what the cause, the addition or subtraction of any family member is a big deal.
Within the process of adoption,
ethical behavior is also a big deal.
Are fees being paid to "expedite" signatures or processing of paperwork?
Are documents being created to avoid difficult questions or circumstances?
Is information being left out of files to avoid the same?
Throughout our adoption process,
we have found ourselves in the situation where communication and cooperation from our legal team have not always been forthcoming.
Case in point:
Recently, while waiting for passport printing,
we were notified that our son's passport photos had been lost.
Okay. That's unfortunate, but fixable.
We contacted the nuns watching over our boy at the orphanage,
with faith that they would act and get more to our legal team . . . which they did.
Our attorney, after receiving the photos, apparently,
continued to act as though the nuns were holding up the delinquent process,
finally telling us that he received the replacement photos "yesterday,"
when, in fact, Sister had delivered them the week prior.
Where is his ethical behavior?
Blatantly lying, assuming that we did not have the accurate information to know better.
(And believe me when I tell you, that is the tip of the iceberg.)
Anyway . . .
All in all, we have been very blessed to deal with caregivers who have not exploited our son's adoption for their own gain or profit,
have not asked us for crazy "gifts" or monthly support payments,
and have been very generous with their welcoming us to their country and their home when we've traveled.
They have always accepted our gifts humbly and never acted as if they were even expected.
Yesterday, after months and months of asking,
our attorney finally sent us a scan of our adoption decree.
It was comforting to know this document exists, with all names and addresses correct,
and that it is the final "missing piece" of our file needed for visa application once his Haitian passport is complete.
A dear family also traveling this Haitian adoption journey,
received word that their I600 (immigration application) was approved yesterday and they were granted a visa interview for next week.
Hallelujah
Our day is coming, I just know it.
After three years, I know that Dimitry will be home with us soon,
and he will finally know that we really, really do want him and love him.
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Someone posted on Facebook that it is cool that God knows the exact date our children will be placed with us . . .
wish He'd share it with me! :)
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