Thursday, April 8, 2010

Another Uganda Update - Finally

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.

6 comments:

Tiffany&3 said...

It is so great to see him sitting up in that picture! He is so blessed to have you guys working so hard to give him his forever family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

Melinda said...

You're all in my prayers! Hoping for the best. Love you.

Abelhouzen Family said...

good luck! That is so great!

Denice said...

I can't wait until that little man is here to be smothered with kisses from his Aunt Denice!!

codymegan said...

Look at that smile! I love him, love him, love him, love him, love him.

Leslie said...

Hi guys! He looks beautiful! We need to know where your keys are so we can get into the house. None of us remember you bringing them back after you took them to get the mail. Will you call me at 801-244-5497. Thanks!

Leslie Reader