Update on Hawk

I added this picture for a happy peaceful thought on this troubling day.


I heard some troubling news today. Hawk came into the creche (orphanage) in early March, when I made a commitment to him. Since December he has become severely malnourished and anemic. He is currently in the hospital and on a feeding tube but continues to slowly improve. Please pray for him. I guess if I had not decided to adopt him when I had, he would still be in the situation that caused him to become malnourished and who knows what his outcome would have been. Just please pray for a full recovery!! Thanks

DOSSIER - YOUR LIFE ON PAPER --Where I am at in the process!!
1. Approved Home Study-Had my one and only visit today march 23, 2007I just need to make some copies and wait for my insurance letter and wait for my sw worker to finish it. she thinks it will be done easily within 1 month.(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate) Your agency or social worker doing the home study must be licensed and certified to do an international home study. Get a photocopy of their license.

2. State Certified Birth Certificate DONE(translated/legalized)
I had my birth certificate legalized at the Haitian consulate, although I am not certain if it was required. You probably will want to have it authenticated in the state where it originated, then legalized at the consulate, to do things by the book.

3. Medical Evaluation DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate)
Must be on physicians letterhead, signed by doctor. You need to include basic lab tests, HIV, DVRL and CBC. It must state that you are in general good health status. (Labwork does not need to be certified in any way or translated)

4. Psychological Evaluation DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate) Must be done by a licensed psychologist, MA degree or higher. It must state your name, psychological soundness and recommendation for adoptive parenthood. You and your spouse can do this together.

5. Police Report by your Local Department DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate) This is a letter on Police Dept. letterhead that simply states you are a citizen in good standing and will probably state how long you have lived in that city. If you do not live within city limits, you must go to the county Sheriff's office.

6. Two Letters of Reference from Acquaintances/Friends DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate)
These must state the nature of your relationship and how long they have known you, your strengths, weaknesses (if noted), and opinion of you as a parent.

7. Letter of Employment (Or Tax Acct. Letter if Self-Employed) DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate) On company letterhead, containing your name, position, start date, and current salary. For tax accountant letters, these must state that they have done your previous year's taxes and verify your earnings.

8. Bank Letter DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate)
A letter from your bank stating your accounts are in good standing, how long your accounts have been opened, and the current balances.

9. Power of Attorney DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate)
You will only need one naming Marie France Simon, the name of the Creche, and the ID#0031606250.

10. Letter of Request to Haitian IBESR (Social Services)DONE(notarized, state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate)
This should be somewhat of a personal, heartfelt letter, telling why you wish to adopt, what you can provide, how anxious you are to adopt. It does not need to exceed a page or so.

11. ID photos- 4 passport style photos DONE

12. Certified Marriage License NOT NEEDED
(translated, legalized)
You can have this legalized at the Haitian consulate, although I am not certain if it is required. You probably will want to have it authenticated in the state where it originated, then legalized at the consulate, to do things by the book.

13. Certified Divorce Decree - if applicable NOT NEEDED
(translated, legalized)
I had my birth certificate legalized at the Haitian consulate, although I am not certain if it was required. You probably will want to have it authenticated in the state where it originated, then legalized at the consulate, to do things by the book.

14. Copy of 3 Months of Bank Statements DONE
15. Copy of Last Year's Tax Return DONE

I just need to get everything state authenticated, translated, legalized by consulate.The facilitator for Petties Angels in California will do this part for me. So hopefully I will have only about 3 more weeks at the most left in my possession, then off to CA, then off to Haiti. That is when the legal process begins.