A Plea

I have written to the US Embassy in Haiti:

To Whom It May Concern:

In the midst of this tragedy our hearts are burdened for the safety of our sons ... whose visa appointments are scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning.

We write to plead that their visas be issued so that we may bring our sons into the security of our home.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

If it is God's will ...

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Update - I received this automated response ... Please keep praying ...

Due to the recent earthquake, the U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince is focusing its efforts on assisting U.S. citizens affected by the crisis. We regret to inform you that all routine visa services have been temporarily suspended. However, the State Department continues to make adoptions a priority and will continue to work on adoption cases.

We are sure everyone is very concerned about their children. At this time we have no new information. The local phone lines are down, and we have no way of contacting the orphanages or Adoption Service Providers. Once communication lines are open, we will be contacting them to determine their status. There is a travel alert and travel warning for Haiti. Please visit: http://travel.state.gov. People outside of Haiti with information or inquiries about U.S. citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-407-4747.

Thank you to everyone who has sent on their prayers and well wishes.