Introducing Jonas

Mike and Letha are in Guatemala meeting their son Jonas for the first time. We've all seen pictures of him since the fall, when Mike and Letha received his file and accepted the referral to adopt him. Each month new pictures come, with Jonas just a little bigger. After a scare in December that Guatemala was going to halt adoptions with the US, Mike and Letha are finally there.

Today, the foster mom dropped Jonas off. A translator was there to allow Mike and Letha to ask questions about Jonas' schedule and habits. After some bonding with Mike and Letha, it was time for Jonas to say goodbye to his foster mom. Letha tells us that both she and Jonas shed a few tears as the foster mom left.

Tuesday, Mike and Letha will go to the Embassy--I presume to finalize paperwork and officially adopt him.

Wednesday afternoon they'll pick up Jonas' visa; Thursday they'll return to Atlanta.

Dave and I can't wait to spend a week bonding with Jonas in Maine. We'll also be able to celebrate his first birthday in Maine.

As Mike and Letha send more pictures, I'll post them.
Foster mom with Letha, Jonas, and Mike
Letha's all smiles. Jonas is engrossed in a toy.

Saying goodbye has to be hard. We're thankful for this sweet lady who cared for Jonas all these months.
Mike and Jonas playing.