I left Gideon once again. I wonder what a 7 almost 8 year old thinks. A little boy who lives in a crazy part of the world.
 

I took this trip to Haiti to file a form at the US Embassy there. This form tells the US we would like to adopt a child and bring him to America. They begin to do their investigation of several things once this form is filed. They then add the information they gather to all of the information Haiti has gathered (once Haiti has gathered it all) and (hopefully) approve a Visa and then we travel to Haiti and bring Gideon home. We are hopeful we might make this trip before spring of next year.
 

I could feel so many prayers on my journey. I was not as nervous as I thought I would be. God even sat an older man (probably 55) from Ohio next to me, who does missionary work in Haiti. He helped me get my bags and go through immigration and get to my driver. I would have made it fine but having him their made things less tense and unsure. Definitely an extra blessing God gave me.
 

The hotel was an oasis. It had beautiful trees and a wonderful atmosphere. It had a beautiful pool with water flowing. It was very nice. Soon after I arrived Gideon arrived and we spent several days together.
 

I was slightly concerned about spending the time just Gideon and I. One on one time made it so we could really get to know each other. What if he made me crazy and I was glad to get away from him on Friday? Well, no worries. That was not how it was. He was amazing. He is still the kind, gentle, generous, goofy little boy he was last October when we met him. He brought granola bars with him to give to our server at dinner. He told my mom on Facetime that they are hungry so we need to give them something to eat. Calvin Emma and Caden are going to love having him around. He is so sweet and fun! I can't wait until we bring him home.
 

Feel free to give me a call. I would love to tell you more details about my trip.

Please keep praying. We feel like we are in the home stretch.