update on us

[holliam]

Hi all,

I haven't been posting here lately because it's been too depressing for us lately. :(

Lily's case is significantly delayed because of problems in Guatemala. We were randomly assigned a useless social worker who was finally fired or quit, and now the new one is insisting on repeating some things that have already been done. We had hoped Lily would be home by now, and at this point, I do not have any idea when she will be home.

I've gone through all range of emotions at this point. So, we are now just going to keep visiting her every 3 months until they finally let us leave the country with her. We're planning on spending her 6-month birthday with her in Guatemala next month.

Hope everyone else is doing a lot better than we are!

Holli

[icunurse]

I'm so sorry to hear that things are being held up like this. I'll keep my fingers crossed for all of you that things will speed up a bit. Please keep us updated on how you are doing and how things are going. It *will* happen.
Traci
~Connor's Mom~

[jubilee]

Oh, Holli! I'm so sorry for the delay. That is awful. I'll be praying for her speedy delivery to you!

[crl]

Oh Holli,
I'm so sorry. Delays are just so hard. Next time you see her, kiss her for me. And I'll be sending come home soon vibes.

[kfcboston]

GRRRRR - blasted red tape!!! Hope she's home with you very, very soon!

[Bethann31]

Holli,

I know I wrote to you personally, and I so hope I wasn't one of those people that asked stupid questions. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and I consider the people on these boards to be "friends" and sometimes I just get overanxious and feel the need to help my friends.

Anyway, have a GREAT trip to see Lily next month. Give her hugs and kisses from all of us, and know that we are waiting for her to come home too.


Beth

Josh 3/90
Mollie 4/92
Jeffrey 12/94
and Katherine 6/03

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[Lucia]

Holli,

I am so sorry to hear about the delays. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Have a wonderful time during her six month celebration next month. Hang in there and safe travels!

Lucia
mom to Noah 2/2003

[holliam]

:) Beth, I almost wrote you directly to tell you that I was NOT referring to you! You would not believe how many "strangers" from that list emailed me to basically ask how to avoid my problems. I was touched by your note; theirs were just making me bonkers!

So, how far into the process are you?? Are you going for it? I can't remember!

Holli

[kransden]

I am so sorry. We'll be thinking of you and Lily.

Karin and Katie 10/24/02

[yellowdogmom]

Oh Holli, I've been thinking about you and wondering how things are going - I'm so sorry to hear of the delay you're facing.

Please know you and sweet Lily are in my thoughts and prayers!

:) Kristin
Mom to Theo, born 1/12/2004 ~ home forever 7/6/2004,
and Morgan the yellow lab