I thought I would share a link with you in case you would like to follow the turmoil happening in Vietnam concerning adoption. http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/adoptionstatement1107.html
In turn, our adoption agency has halted all new applications to Vietnam. This is a little scary, but thankfully, we are far enough in the process, that we will still proceed. Of course, our prayer is that the USCIS will not close down US adoptions completely, like they did from 2002-2005 (due to similar happenings). The USCIS has called for a meeting that will take place on Monday. They have asked all licensed agencies to attend. This is worrisome. The USCIS has placed a new procedure that should help identify potentially unethical cases before families travel, so I hope this will help with future cases. Our 4 families are still in Vietnam and our agency has lawyers in place in the US and in VN, trying to release the babies' visas so they can come home. Keep praying for these tired, emotionally drained families.
As for us, we feel strongly that the LORD led us to adopt from Vietnam. And we fear for the orphans of this country if the US shuts down US adoptions there. Pray that we will not worry and trust as the LORD works out His plan.
Dennis & Kathy
"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe." Proverbs 29:25
The Griswolds could learn a few things from us!!
