Look at that face!

Look at that face!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

WE MADE IT!!!!

The email finally came. Yesterday we were doing a dance. Our file came out of IBESR yesterday!! Praise God. One Big step in the process.
We still have a way to go but the results are "YES" Haiti will let us adopt Hannah Faith.
Very soon she will be Hannah Faith Johnson!!!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Yesterday I broke my silence with Kenny. I asked him if I could go again in September to see our sweet Hannah. After going todether this last time he had been very troubled with everything in Haiti. I know he really wanted to look at me and ask if I was crazy!! Well yes I am crazy for that little girl. I know we have some time left with our process and I cant imaging not seeing her for 9 more months or more. I need to put it out there that I want to go and see if I can get a traveling partner. Lets Pray! He did not say yes, BUT he did not say NO!! Lets Pray!!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Good to be connected...

It is so good to be connected to others doing the same thing. We have been so blessed to get pictures of Hannah fairly often. Whenever someone goes to the village we get pictures it is nice.
Big thank you to Stephanie!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Confermation!!!

Yes confermation has been recieved and the 50 Presidential Pardons is a true statement. We are just waiting for the director of IBESR to sign off of our paperwork.
Knowing and trusting that God is in control gives us great peace.
His time will be perfect.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

President Pardon!

Last week we recieved news that things could really take forever because we have BIO kids. It was really hard news. I found myself very frusterated! I know God is in control so I turned my frusteration into prayers. Hannah's mother had her parent interview on the 30th. I sent a request asking how the parent interview went and I recieved great news. The interview went well. We have to do a DNA test that is 535.00 and she did it. The results will be back in about 3 weeks. The best part of the news was that the president signed 50 dossiers and Hannah WAS one of them. Thank you lord. I have hope that she really may be with us by Chirstmas. We still have a long way to go but we are so greatful for the news.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

God works in so many ways!

While we were at the village Barb was having problems with her computer. She is always having problems with her computer! It is hard when the way we keep in touch is by emails. She was hoping that Kenny and I knew something about computers....UU NO>> sorry.

We at one point went to a Internet cafe with her so she could try to catch up on her emails. She gets at least 50-75 a day she says so it does not take much to get her backed up. We did take a look but were not successful... I thought her computer is old.

Well This is the cool part... We were on the plane to come home and I was sitting between Kenny and another man. I told Kenny I felt I needed to ask why he was in Haiti. Kenny said OK. So I asked. He was a "computer man!" We talked and told him all about Barb and what she does. We told him that we were trying to adopt from Haiti. He really liked all that we had to say. His reply before the flight was over was just that he would like to help in anyway that he could. He said that he would be traveling to Haiti a few times the next couple of months. He is installing some camera equipment for a hospital. He said that his suitcases are always empty!! He told us he would like to fill them with things that they need at the village!! We told him about her computer problem and he wants to help get her set up better! Free of charge!! How ever he could help her he said!! Kenny and I were so excited. That is so "GOD" he supplies all of our needs. He will use anyone to do this if you are willing. We have given Barb his phone number and I was in contact with him since getting home. The connection has been made! She is happy and thanked us for making the connection.. You can not out give the Lord! I am sure this man will be blessed for his giving...

I love the way God works.

All I can think about is going back.. I miss her very much...

Lord show us your mighty hand working for us in Hannah's behalf!

Lynettte

Saturday, March 14, 2009

We are home!!

Well just as I thought it was too fast. The anticipation of going and leading up to the trip and poof it is over and a memory now. I have to say that it went really well. Kenny and I left Monday morning (in the snow!!) and everything went very smooth. We flew to Miami and arrived at 11:00 pm by the time we got to the hotel it was after midnight. We were up and on the shuttle back to the airport at 6:00 am. We were both very nervous! It is such a shock to the system at this point in the trip. I knew what to expect because of going in January. Kenny had such a good spirit about him. He never was short with me at all and I know that he was uncomfortable. We arrived in Haiti at 11:10 and just as I had expected all those Haitian people are so rude, pushy, and will just run you over in that airport if you let them. It took a while and we found all of our bags. One of my bags was NEW- and destroyed!! I prepared Kenny and we walked out of the airport. All these men walk up to you wanting to help, I told them NO! I don't need your help. Poor Kenny walking behind me was getting the same thing. He just told them no, I am with her... lol We quickly met someone that I recognized from before. His name was Sheri. With just a quick look around we spotted Barb driving up. Thank goodness! the part that I was stressing about the most and we were off.

We did some running around with Barb and she took us to lunch. Then off to get that sweet Hannah. She was sleeping when we arrived. I woke her up and he was good! Not grouchy at all. It took her a bit then was just fine. She really did not know what to think about Kenny. I don't think that she had ever seen a white man before.

Barb took us to met Lawanna a Nanny at the village. She is a wonderful woman. She cooked for us and was so sweet. The next day we were off with Barb to do what we had gone all that way for. We sat in that office for 3 hours is all. I know that is good considering we could have been there all day. There was another Haitian man with us going for his parent interview. He is adopting out his twins. We did our signing and the woman looked over our paperwork. She told me threw the glass window that our home study is approved for a child under the age of 3. She told me that I needed to understand that if the child turned 3 before coming home that I would need to have the home study updated. I told her I understood. She repeated herself as I did not understand. Barb and I looked at each other like what on earth! I sure hope that she comes home before she turns 3!! Barb could not believe what she was hearing. Then he had his interview. Everything about there system is just about what ever they feel like that day! The person doing the interview was not supposed to be able to do them. There was no recorder in the room. Barb said this is all done like that so they can just make things up if they want... When this man came out from the interview he was shaking his head. Sat down and hung his head. I was really wondering what happened in that room. Hannahs mother is going to have to go for her interview on the 30th. We need to pray for her. Why do these people want to make things so difficult.

Barb and I had a lot of time to talk about things. She told me she is no longer taking people from the US with BIO children. It is just too hard. I asked what was holding our paperwork up. We When I was in Haiti in January the president met with the director from the department we are being held up in and told her to let all these people WITH bio children to adopt these children. Well long story short. She wants it in writing. We have been waiting now for two months just for her to sign off of them. There was a meeting last week about the situation but Barb had not heard how it went. This woman is being so difficult! I asked Barb what is the oldest file she has in IBESR and she said April. We are the end of July. We just need to pray that this woman will stop this madness and sign. Barb told me our paperwork is ready for the steps ahead just need to get her to sign. SO we trust God and his timing. I know that he is in control. In his time right.

After that long day we went back to the village and had our birthday party. It was so much fun. The kids were so excited they were screaming. They went nuts. They all loved the gifts. Hannah loved the cake. It was fun.

The next morning we were up and off with Barb to do more running around. We had to leave Hannah because it was going to be easier for her later in the day. It was hard to leave. We had just gotten there. Kenny was awesome. He told me I did good. I cryed and just as we were leaving her I was introduced to Hannah's brother Charly. He was really looking at us. I wish I would have gotten a picture. :O( Oh well

Running around with Barb was a adventure. We really did not like some of the back streets we were on. Barb is an amazing woman. It was a very different trip than the first one. I have to say it was easier because I knew what to expect but it still was hard. Kenny said just look at there faces, they all look so angry. The look of despair ...... so much emotion.

We were very glad to get out of there. Now we would really know why we just need to keep the faith. If things are going to continue to get difficult then we have caught the tail end of something.

Lets pray that God will move our paperwork soon.

Hannah needs to come home with us!!

Lynette

Sunday, March 8, 2009

We are off to Haiti in the morning!

Time really does go fast. I cant believe I get to go see that sweet baby again. Thank you Jesus! We have a ton of stuff that we are bringing. We have something for everyone. The nannies, the kids and even Barb has a special request. Applesause and lemon pudding that you have to cook was her request. I am excited to meet Barb for the first time. I have been told lots of stories about her. I think her and my husband will get along really good. She is funny and he is very funny also. I am nervous about the travel. It will be a long day getting to Miami. We spend the night in Miami and then off to Haiti in the morning. Barb said she will be waiting for us. :O)

We will need your prayers for the week for strength. It is going to be fast.

I cant wait to post new pictures of the three of us together!!

Friday, February 13, 2009

PACKING AGAIN!!

I have been collecting formula and things for Hannah. This morning I got the suitcases back out. This time I can fill 4 50lb bags. I needed to see how I am doing. One is full of just formula. One with stuff for her birthday party. Yesterday my daughter and I went to the party supply store. We bought the cutest #1 pink pinata. I think the kids will love it. Hopefully we get it there without it breaking. We bought party hats and lots of party favors. I am thinking that it may just be easier to bring hostess cupcakes instead of trying to bake a cake while there. I have not made up my mind. We are going to only be there 3 days 2 nights. So I really will not have time. I know it is going to be too fast for me but that is what my husband said he could do. His job makes life hard to plan things. It is always a big deal to make plans with him. We have a saying. "one thing is for sure, NOTHING is for sure" So many factors play in his job. SO when we make plans it usually is very stressfull for him. Pray for us that he can do this without the stress. Kristy is going to watch the kids again. It is nice now to have her all grown up.



I have asked our church if they want to help with donations to fill one more suitcase with formula. I know that is the biggest need for the village.



I am getting excited and nervous. I really hope that our paperwork gets out of the IBESR office soon. It has almost 7 months for us. I know so many people are taking longer. Lord I know you are in control. Most of all I know now that Kenny really needed to go and see Hannah and that could be one of the reasons. Lord I would love it if after we go we could get out of this office.



I am remembering how things went with the first visit. It was really hard and the first two days I was saying to myself "I never want to come here again!" Now look at me. I am planning trip #2. The thing is, if I am honest with myself. I can not imagine going months without seeing her again. I am starting to feel like there will be more trips to come. I am sure one more this summer. Although I WILL not like the heat, but she will be so worth it.



Please continue to pray with us.

We had Hannah's sister over for the afternoon and they look so much like each other I found myself just looking at her and my heart is longing for the day Hannah comes home to be with us.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Digital scrapbooking!

I am having so much fun with Hannah's pictures. I made a book and am in love with how it turned out. I am missing her very much.....

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

My heart is...

Missing You!!
Hannah I am really missing you....
I cant wait to see you again....

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

1st Birthday Party!

We are planning on going for Hannah's 1st Birthday! I am so excited.
I want to plan a big party at the village. I told Kenny he is getting the full meal deal. We don't need to stay at the visa Lodge. It sould be so much fun for us. I can take stuff to make a cake and we can play games with the kids. party hats and ALL.
March 13 she will be 1!
Were has the time gone.
I am really missing her.
Lord if it be your will could you move our paperwork a little faster......

Pray for us that God will see the time right too!
lynette

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

I am home!

Well after one week of the most incredible week of my life. I HAVE JET LAG! I am really not feeling so good today. I dont even know where to start. Hannah was wonderful. She is and has a sweet spot in our life. She was handed to me upon arrival and we parted at the airport. It is a shock to the system to have a baby again. I did not forget how much work they were so that was good. It was a lot of work too. It was fairly warm to me although cool to them right now. Most of the kids are sick with cold. At first Hannah did not know what to think of me and cryed. I was not prepared for that and felt really overwhelmed. It took her about 1/2 hour 45 minutes and she was fine. She has a serious look about her but when she smiles my heart would just for joy. Her little almond eyes would just smile too. I was with her long enough to see her little personality and it is strong. She really like to snuggle. I loved that. She really liked me to hold her. She got to where she cryed when I put her down. When I would pick her up she would give me a big smile. I told her she sure figured that out quick! I feel so blessed. You could see that she has Gods favor all over her. Her nanny takes really good care of her. I went exspecting her to be pretty independent and she is spoiled. :O) She is heavy and my arms hurt from carting her around. We slept together and I think that is the only thing that was a little different for her. She is really used to sleeping by herself. Utter pure joy is all I can say! I am truly thankfull!

When we arrived Vera and another Haitian woman Mulan picked us up. They did not have the kids because they had work to do so we were able to do running around with them for the afternoon. WOW is all I can say. They drive crazy there! honking the horns. Just crazy. We learned a lot that day about our processes. Things change in Haiti so fast. New people taking over offices and delay's one right after another. I was not able of file the paperwork on my visit and I was upset at first and then God told me why. I need to go back with my husband to file. We really have a more difficult time as americans adopting. The end passport stage is what I am trying to help go a different route. I was told by Vera that there are two offices that are doing this part. If you show proof that you and your spouse have seen the child then you go to one office if not then the other. The other is denying passports! After months of work your child becomes your in Haiti and then the US will say no! It does not make any since but that is the way it is. Our adoption coordinator is dealing with one right now. There is a senator and Haitian lawer involved to get this thing overturned. It is just months of struggle. I was told by Vera even if we just fly over and get pictures and leave that is fine, but she said it was highly recommended. So the big thing was telling my Husband this is what we need to do. Guess what, He really is not crazy about it but said he would do anything for her. I trust God and know that Hannah is comming to be with us I just don't know how long. We agreed that we did not want to risk being denied and it taking months more from us being together. I think we are praying about going on her birthday. March 13. that would be fun. We really got down to the timming with Vera and Mulan and we are looking at another year. I know if God wants, he could move things faster and that is our prayer. I have the most amazing peace about it all. God knows the perfect time for us.

I will never be the same. We as americans live a very blessed life! VERY!
Lets keep praying
lynette

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Get Ready!!!

Well I have been packing and running around get all the last minute things. I dont want to forget anything. I think that I am ready. I spent the afternoon today running around looking for little kids sunglasses with no luck! Well I do live in the rain capital of the world. Oh well. I just thought they would be a cute picture. Last night I had to say my goodbuys to my husband. He is a fisherman and will not be home until the day after I leave. It has been a long time since I have been away from him for this long. I think that is going to be the hardest part for me. Kenny is my other half. Sometimes it just gets hard to breath without him. We have a great marriage! We give all the credit to our Lord! We are three.
I am excited to spend this next week with a new friend. Emma and I have been talking a lot on the phone. We have a lot in common and I think we are really just going to click.
We are going to stay 13th,14th, 15th, and 16th at the village with the kids. The 17th, 18th, and 19th in the Visa lodge. While at the lodge I hope to get online and share how things are going.
The 20th on my way home, it is going to be a really long day!
Pray for my family.
Pray for me...Pray for our paperwork. Pray that Hannah just molds into me.
I know that God has us prepared us for the long journey ahead with this. We pray that her visa and passport are issued before December 24th. (The sooner the better!) Everthing is just taking a long time over there. It seems like a hurry up and wait. We hope to be out of this office very soon then we have 4 to 5 more steps!
Thank you!
Love you
I cant wait to share pictures with you all!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Prayer Request Please!

Well we just found out that our adoption coordinator has to go to Peru!
She is going to pick us up from the airport and we only have her for one day to help us get the I600 filed. Please pray it all works out. If not I will have to go back again. That would not be so bad of a thing but it is the main reason we were going right now.
I am getting really excited today Sydney helped me and we packed the two big suitcases that are full of diapers, 19 cans of formula, clothes, gifts for my nanny that cares for Hannah, craft items so I can have fun with the kids, some food items all kinds of stuff. 86 lbs of stuff. I could go to 100 but I just dont think I could stuff any more in. I really want to take my laptop but am just not sure??? we will see.

All things are possible to the one in charge RIGHT??

lynette

Sleepy momma!

Sleepy momma!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

love her smile!

love her smile!

just playin....

just playin....

SITTING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SITTING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAUGHING!!! :O)

LAUGHING!!!  :O)

The little blue dress is something we bought just for HER!!

The little blue dress is something we bought just for HER!!

Sleeping at the airport!

Sleeping at the airport!

shes talking!!

shes talking!!
Nora has been great to spoil me with pictures! Thank you Nora! :O)

I am in love!

I am in love!

she looks so good!

she looks so good!

givin a little smile!

givin a little smile!

Hannah and Mama!

Hannah and Mama!

SOOOOO SWEET!

SOOOOO SWEET!

mama cookin dinner

mama cookin dinner
if this picture could talk.......what is she thinking about......

she is adorable!

she is adorable!
I sent her the little onzie!!:)

Hannah Faith

Hannah Faith
Newborn! March 13 2008

Praise the Lord!!

Praise the Lord!!

So sweet 9 days old

So sweet 9 days old

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