Prayer Needed...

As you all know, orphans and adoption hold a special place in our family's heart. Many families in our community, as well as people all over the US, have brought or are in the process of bringing their children home from Ethiopia. Ethiopia has been a growing program over the last few years and just last year, more than 2500 orphans were able to join their forever homes! However, in the last few days, an article was written by Voice of America that can be read here.  Essentially, they are talking about limiting the number of adoption letters (Ethiopia requires a letter present in court before adoption can be final) processed per day to 5. This number was previously closer to 50! Therefore cutting adoptions in ET by 90%. While there are unethical agencies out there and it is probably necessary to investigate files closely to be sure that each child has been legitimately relinquished, there are still thousands of children waiting in orphanages. This will dramatically prolong their waiting. We personally know many families in process, beginning process or already home from ET. Those in process and beginning process will most likely be affected. PLEASE keep these families in your prayers as their littles wait for them to travel and for their court dates.