One Hurdle Down - 2 to go! After 4 months we finally have T's care order from the Kebale (The town he was born in). The care order confirms that his grandmother has relinguished his rights and he is not able to be supported by her or any other family members. A Probation Officer had to visit the orphanage and make sure it was suitable for T's well being. Kebale is a 6 hour drive from Kambala and this quite an ordeal for them to participate.We how have 2 major hurdles. Next week our lawyer is going to present our dossier packet to the High court Judge in Kampala. She is requesting a special needs adoption on our behalf. We have to request the judge wave the required 3 year live in country requirement.
After that (and that is a HUGE if), we have to get the US Embassy to grant a VISA to "T" allowing him to come home and become a US Citizen. The US Embassy has stopped all Visas in Uganda based on Guardianship papers. This is why we have to request an official Adoption with the judge.
Only then will "T" finally get to come home and start physical therapy in hopes he will one day get to walk. As you can see in the picture above - he is finally able to sit on his own. "T" will be 14 months on April 12th.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
