view of Volcano Agua from our street
hospital where Erick was born in Tiquisate
countryside on the way to Tiquisate
fountain inside La Merced, the largest Catholic church in Antigua
La MercedWe got out of RENAP today, so will be picking up several copies of Erick's new birth certificate on Monday! It was a big surprise as this step took about 10 days, when sometimes it takes weeks. We should be able to work toward getting Erick's passport next week, then we are really on the home stretch. Pat's timeframe for getting that honey-do list done and the house cleaned up is getting shorter! Hopefully this means we will be home for Thanksgiving.
We have an exciting next few days: Saturday we are taking a van load of moms to a nearby town to a kite festival. It's an old Mayan tradition celebrating Day of the Dead where they fly huge, colorful kites. I guess the kites are sending up messages to the spirits or something crazy like that. It's a very photographed day. The weather has changed from rainy most days to clear, much windier, and cooler at night.
Monday morning Emily and the other Whitworth family both have their final Embassy appointments and will be leaving Guatemala later that week. Angie and Milo also leave Monday to head back to London after being here almost a year. It's interesting to see the pool of foster moms in Antigua quickly shrinking!
23 comments:
OK, so you are probably on your computer just upstairs from me right now! Just have to say how your good news today made our good news even sweeter. I love God's timing! Let's not forget all we've seen, learned and survived here :). So thankful for your friendship!
I just read Emily's comment!!! You guys crack me up! I'm so happy you're out of RENAP!!! I have been so worried about you and the length of time you may be without Emily and the rest of your housemates. God is truly watching out for all of you!!! YIPEE!!!
Felicia
Oh yeah! This is just so exciting! I can't wait to see little Erick again. And you too, of course. :-)
I'm so excited that you guys are so close now!
YEAH!!! I am so excited for you guys to be home. And in time for Christmas! What a huge blessing! How sweet it is...
Praying for your speedy and safe return,
Jana
God is good!!! We can't wait for your homecoming!
I cannot believe you are out of RENAP! I am so happy for you guys! Looks like I may need to find someone else to eat turkey with in Gautemala if I visit Auri!!!
Lee Anne
So excited for your progress in the adoption world too!!!! My promise to you that our prayers will not cease until you and the Harris' are home with your boys too. Our lives are forever changed by watching each of your calls to adoption, and watching your faithful step to be the first to move to Guatemala. Although I'm sure the time has been unbearably long...I know in the future it will be the sweetest memory. Spending these months with Erick, watching him grow and change are priceless. Praying for God's timing that HE will be merciful and allow your time to be wrapped up SOON. We'll be watching and waiting and of course praying over each step closer to your ticket home too.
Ally
You're getting there!! How exciting it will be to see Erick's last name show Whitworth on his birth certificate!!
Wow... I just found your blog. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time ! :)
YEA!! Lee Anne you and Erick will be home before you know it. We will continue to pray for things to go smoothly so you can be on Emily's heels coming home!
Nicole
Great news! We can't wait to play with Erick!
Amie, Jeremy and Luke
What wonderful news to end the week! I am so excited that you will be home very soon!!! It is also great that Otoniel is out of PGN!
Have a great day tomorrow. I am looking forward to the pictures!
Dawn
Dear Lee Anne,
Hi. You and I went into the city together in May (?) to pick up our passports with Mayra's brother. Anyway, I am coming to Antigua on Tue. with a friend and my baby, and I have some things for the orphanage. Angie said that I should contact you. She sent me your cell number, and here is mine - 5737 9173. I will probably give you a call on Wed. Congrats on your good news, and I will be praying that y'all are home for Thanksgiving.
Blessings~
Meghan
We continue to follow your journey and are so excited for you all! Before you know it Erick's little feet will be on American soil! What a journey!
Praying for you all!
Kathy
no longer waiting on Greyson
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yay!! still praying for you guys! :-) gateway is for sure an even cooler place now that it will have 3 whitworths! cant ever have yourself enough whitworths! :-)
amyv
Yeah, congratulations! What beautiful pictures of the trip too! We continue to pray for you guys and can't wait to see both you and Erick!
wow! I am so happy for you! God has answered my prayers for you!
Y'ALL ARE OUT OF RENAP!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness....CONGRATS!!!!!! You are almost home!!!! Can't wait to come and visit when y'all are all home.
Love,
Lindsey
How awesome!!! I am so happy that you will won't be at Casa Bella by yourself for too long. I'm sure this will make your visit with your mom SO MUCH FUN! I can't wait to you see you, Pat and Erick stateside!!!
Lee Anne
Just wanted you to know you are extra heavy on my heart. Continuing to pray over all that concerns you today. Although I don't know those concerns, I am confident that God is completely aware of your heart. I am trusting Him to ministry to you today as I lift your name to His throne of grace.
Ally
Praying for the last few steps to go smoothly and quickly! Samuel will miss his favorite buddy, Erick, and will want him home very soon! So looking forward to the day when you are home...and the boys are together playing again! We are so glad your mother is there to keep you company. Please know that we will continue to pray for you, Pat and sweet Erick.
Love,
Bill & Kyle
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