We have a surgery date for Luis Angel - Monday, October 20 at 7:30 AM.
We met with the surgeon, Dr. Watts, on Thursday. He went over the condition that Luis has, the procedure he will undergo and the risks involved. All in all, it was a very daunting appointment (despite the twins doing their best to be as cute as possible). Fortunately, both of us still have time available to take off from work. The challenge will be coordinating our schedules so that one of us can be at the hospital with Luis while the other of us is at home with Samuel and Daniel. We have no family in the area, so we are pretty much on an island - or at least that is how it feels. We will keep all of you posted as more details become available.
Our Sons - Muy Guapo!
Samuel, 7 years old
Daniel, 5 years old
Luis, 5 years old
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Important Dates
- August 7, 2008: HOMECOMING!!! The boys are now officially U.S. citizens!
- August 4, 2008: Embassy visit to apply for the boys' visas. This was a lot of waiting, but pretty much straightforward.
- July 31, 2008: Fly to Bogotá. Meet with the embassy doctor.
- July 24, 2008: Sentencia! We are officially a family in the eyes of the Colombian government. The boys now have the last name Eisenberger-Woods!
- July 16, 2008: Integration Meeting at ICBF. This was a blur of meeting with a ton of questions that were answered. Now the legal process begins and we do nothing but enjoy the boys while we await Sentencia.
- July 11, 2008: Meeting with the psychologist from ICBF. She came by the hotel to check in and see if we have any initial questions that we need answers to (of course we do!) She also wanted to see how the boys were doing in their new environment.
- July 9, 2008: Presentation Day. What a beautiful, exhausting day it has been.
- July 8, 2008: Fly to Pereira. Get settled in to our hotel and pray for a good night's sleep.
- July 5, 2008: Travel to Bogota. Spend a couple of days sightseeing and then off to Pereira.
- June 20, 2008: Plane tickets purchased, but we couldn't get the exact dates we wanted, so we are traveling on July 5 instead.
- June 19, 2008: We got our official travel dates! July 7 we fly to Bogota, July 8 we fly to Pereira, and July 9 we meet our sons!
- June 11, 2008: The English version of the paperwork arrived in our inboxes! It is amazing to read about our hijos!
- June 9, 2008: The Spanish paperwork arrived on our doorstep at 8:11 AM. We are making our way through it. The translated version is due to arrive some time later this week.
- May 14, 2008: Sarah called to let us know that ICBF has 3 boys for us and that they will have more information for us in the next few days!
- March 8, 2008: Sarah, our caseworker, asked us to update some of our paperwork because they think we will be getting our referral within a month from Pereira.
- November 26, 2007: ICBF has sent our dossier to the city of Pereira to look for a match for us.
- November 15, 2007: Colombia has approved us to adopt 3 children under the age of 6!!!
- September 24, 2007: Approval received!!! It is dated August 16, so we have been on the list for about 5 weeks.
- May 11, 2007: Dossier translation complete and submitted to ICBF for approval
- April 23, 2007: Dossier shipped to Colombia
- Apri 18, 2007: Dossier sent to Commonwealth Adoptions International
17 comments:
Just know you are in our prayers.
Praying that your friends will really surround you now and help however they can.
I'm sorry we can't be there to assist.
Love you guys!
~Claire, James and Julia
I will be praying for you, that things go smoothly over these next few weeks. It's really difficult when you don't have family around (we have my brother, but he has 4 kids, so it's difficult to ask for help!). I so often wish we lived near my parents (I'm very often tempted to move back "home"). I like how you have your prayer requests listed on the side.
Your boys are adorable! Don't you just love having twins?!
I'll be there Monday Oct. 20 by 4 p.m. and be able to stay till Fri. Samuel and Daniel will be well taken care of. Can't help you Monday till late afternoon. will call to make better plans. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Mom Shoenfelt
Mom Shoenfelt - thank you so much for being able to go an help. I know that both Troy and Andra are very relieved that you will be there. Due to things at work that are out of my control I can't come and am very conflicted. It really helps to know that you will be there. Mom Peregory
Thanks for the update, we'll be praying for you guys..for all the details, the stress & of course Luis' surgery.
Troy and Andi - we feel so helpless here in PA. We did put Luis on our prayer chain at churh however and will continue to uplift your entire family in prayers. It is super your mom is coming TO help you out Troy. Praise God for that.
Love and prayers, Sue
I missed something..what is going on with Luis? I am praying, please update on what is happening?? Did I miss a posting?
Grace upon grace will flow down and cover each of you as you walk through this. God is good and He will sustain you with every breath. We are praying for all of you.
We will be praying for peace and strength for your entire family. Please don't hesitate to call or email with needs. If there is anything you know ahead of time you need for next week please let me know.
Sending up prayers for the little guy, for the surgeon and the medical staff, and for your family! Keep us updated.
Troy & Andrea,
We rejoice with you in becoming parents to such precious boys. We're praying for your daily challenges and experiences-especially for Luis' upcoming open heart surgery. Rest in the Lord, & don't be anxious.
Troy, Ken says to remember the number one parenting rule: "No freeze pops in the living room!"
Ken & Barb Cole
Andrea & Todd,
Will be sending many positive thoughts & prayers your way come Monday for your precious Luis - who has already had to overcome so many hurdles in his short life. This will be yet another but most importantly this time he has you his parents there with him. Take care of yourselves & each other.
Carina (& family)
Troy and Andrea:
Amy and I will be praying for you.
The pictures of the boys are great. Que guapos son!
Brian, Amy and Caroline
Troy and Andrea:
Amy and I will be praying for you.
The pictures of the boys are great. Que guapos son!
-Brian, Amy and Caroline
Please know that Pender United Methodist Church in Fairfax, VA has been and will continue to pray for Luis and your precious family. May God protect Luis during this surgery and may each one of you feel an abundance of His presence and peace that transcends all understanding every moment of each day. Hugs, love and prayers from the prayer warriors at Pender who consider it a privilege and honor to lift you up to our Lord!
hi, guys...
i had no idea luis was having surgery. just know that matt and i are praying for you. if you need anything at all, please don't be afraid to contact us!
jessie
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