in America

Doctors visits – Car Rides – Church visits – Divine appointments – Physical Therapists – Big decisions – Family Fun – Perspective on our lives in Mexico – Strengthening family and friendship bonds – Rest(but not much) – Connecting with supporters
Once again we wish to thank all of you for your prayers and to express [...]

We Made It!

We have an…

American boy! We have crossed into the USA. And we have a son, legally. We are filled with thanksgiving. We crossed yesterday at about 4:30 into El Paso, Texas. Then we drove strait to Tucson, AZ, arriving at about 10pm. We fly out to FL tommarrow morning. Thankyou for all of your prayers and for [...]

dodging twisters

made it to Juarez.  Had to stop in the road to lest a cyclone pass.  We had a great super fancy pancy Fathers Day meal.  Tomorrow in the morning we go to the consulate.  Thanks for all your support and prayers.  We can’t believe that we are here.
Joel

success in Tijuana off to Juarez

hours and hour pile up in the car.  we are craning our necks to try and reach our destination.  the old toyota keeps pluggin.  we are exhausted, but excited.  monday morning we hit the us consulate.  keep us in your prayers.
 

Mexicali

We are in Mexicali- close to Tijuana.  Today we go to the US consulate at 1pm.  Elias and Stephanie are having stomach problems.  Thanks for checking up.

We Got A Passport for Eli

We left the ranch at 5am.  We arrive at Hermosillo by 9.  By 11, we had a passport for Elias.  That really could be considered a miracle.  The only reason that they could do it in Herm.  not Mexico City, is because our case says “Full Adoption” not International.  Well, we are on our way [...]

Conner Praise!

We got that new birth certificate and ID card today! Joel had to drive 6 hours to pick up our renewed visas which we needed in order to get it, and we almost didn’t make it to the office in time, but God was good and worked it all out. Thankyou for praying!
Our baby, Elias [...]

prayer

We have to deal with corrupt and mean-hearted group of people today.  All they have to do is cancel Elijahs old birth certificate and issue a paper to get us a new one.  These people are usually rude and slow to get anything done.  Please pray that we would have favor with them today.   Thank you [...]

more news from Mexico

 VISITORS!!!
We love visitors!  Steph’s mom and brother Daniel and sister Emilie came to visit us durring their spring break.  We were so happy to have them.  They got to meet the kids, our friends, and Elijah’s birth family.  Steph got to introduce her French mom to her “Mexican Mom” (Elijah’s Grandma Flora).  It was amazing how [...]