Happy Thanksgiving Everyone and a little news....

We have recently been informed that after our Orphanage ran a radio ad over the weekend, someone called our O director, he said he is a relative of Silas' birth mother. He confirmed that Marie had gone to the Dominican Republic earlier this year, but returned to Haiti in September. He said she was very ill upon her return and died 4 short days later.
So sad. It is heartbreaking to think of the choices mothers face every day in Haiti along with the poverty and disease. We will remember her in our home as a very courageous woman who made a choice for her son that I am sure was very difficult. We will do everything we can to honor her request by providing a loving, caring home for Silas.
We do not have any other information.
We are waiting to hear if the family obtained a death certificate after she died. If they did then I am thinking that will add to our case that establishes his orphan status. Unfortunately, a lot of people in Haiti do not rush out to get a death certificate when someone dies. I am sure partly due to travel and it costs money to get one. If they did not get one and one is issued now - I am not sure how that will be perceived by the USCIS. We are praying and seeking wise counsel.
I will post when I know more.

We are so thankful for all of your prayers. We have literally felt carried through these last couple weeks. We think we have a good plan of action and also a lot of people who have offered help. We anticipate a favorable decision by the USCIS.
Silas will come home when it is time - until then we are trusting and thanking God for all He has done for our family.
God is good!

Love to all and Happy Thanksgiving!
lori
for Noel, Lily, Silas, and Louis