DNA Test
Alexander's birthmother, Maria, will be in Guatemala City on Monday. Her village is relatively small and outside of Mixco. I hope to visit it, as well as the hospital where Alexander was born when we visit Guatemala. It is out of the way, so it may be a long shot.
However, I digress. She is able to come to Guatemala City on Monday, so our attorney received authorization from the Embassy to start the DNA test. Our government requires all children being adopted by US citizens from Guatemala to have a DNA test to ensure the woman placing the baby is the mother.
When I was going through and translating the documents we have on Alexander, I realized there was some confusion on his birth date. His birthday is October 18, 2005, as opposed to September. His village is outside of Mixco. I have a street and mailing address for Maria, his birthmother. I am going to write her prior to our departure. I do not know if the address she listed is current, but I figure it is worth a try. If I were in her shoes, I would want to meet me. However, I have to remember that I am not her and do not know her entire situation, so I would prefer to try to contact her before showing up in her village. Something tells me I will not exactly be inconspicuous.
Anna and I are going to start planning our trip next week. We will make our reservations at the Casa Grande, a hotel next door to the US Embassy. We are going to book our tours with the Highland Tour Company. If our case is entered in to the civil registry by then, my dear husband may join us for two days.
Many thanks to our friends, the Berbereks and the Wrights, and family who have offered to care for and entertain our daughter!! We are reminded of our many blessings through your care and service. Rosie, a very patient friend, has been extremely helpful in proofreading my horrific Spanish business writing. Mil Gracias Rosie! Pam,Anna, Dan and Analisa have fillled out many a non-sensical form and deserve a medal for endurance. Our church family, particularly the members of Community of Hope, have offered support, interest and truly listen with the ears of their hearts. Thanks guys!!!
However, I digress. She is able to come to Guatemala City on Monday, so our attorney received authorization from the Embassy to start the DNA test. Our government requires all children being adopted by US citizens from Guatemala to have a DNA test to ensure the woman placing the baby is the mother.
When I was going through and translating the documents we have on Alexander, I realized there was some confusion on his birth date. His birthday is October 18, 2005, as opposed to September. His village is outside of Mixco. I have a street and mailing address for Maria, his birthmother. I am going to write her prior to our departure. I do not know if the address she listed is current, but I figure it is worth a try. If I were in her shoes, I would want to meet me. However, I have to remember that I am not her and do not know her entire situation, so I would prefer to try to contact her before showing up in her village. Something tells me I will not exactly be inconspicuous.
Anna and I are going to start planning our trip next week. We will make our reservations at the Casa Grande, a hotel next door to the US Embassy. We are going to book our tours with the Highland Tour Company. If our case is entered in to the civil registry by then, my dear husband may join us for two days.
Many thanks to our friends, the Berbereks and the Wrights, and family who have offered to care for and entertain our daughter!! We are reminded of our many blessings through your care and service. Rosie, a very patient friend, has been extremely helpful in proofreading my horrific Spanish business writing. Mil Gracias Rosie! Pam,Anna, Dan and Analisa have fillled out many a non-sensical form and deserve a medal for endurance. Our church family, particularly the members of Community of Hope, have offered support, interest and truly listen with the ears of their hearts. Thanks guys!!!
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