Thursday, October 22, 2009
WE HAVE A COURT DATE!
Mary called at 10:52 today to let us know we have a court date!! It will be on November 10th. Our current specific prayer is that the birth father shows up and shows up with the proper identification, and also that all paperwork needed for the courts to render a favorab le decision will be provided in a timely manner. 100% excited! Each step brings us new joy in our journey! Praying we pass! Praising the good news!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
I'm in love with a stranger...
After a month and a half and I still can’t stop staring. We have such a massive love for someone that we have never met or seen video of, just pictures. I have seen pictures of several precious kids, but the feelings that we have for Silas are indescribable! It has made me start to think of God’s love for us. God knows everything about me, every thought, EVERYTHING, but to understand His love for me is unreal. I feel like through the adoption process He has been so gracious to give us a glimpse into how much He loves us.
Throughout the adoption process He has been so faithful to listen and answer prayers in His perfect timing. We feel that he has challenged us though to start praying more specific than general. There have been so many times that he has answered our prayers with what seemed the bare minimum, or at the last minute, but it was exactly what we prayed for in our general prayer. Please specifically pray with us that we receive a quick court date, not only that but that it is our only court date. For that to happen all of our paperwork in Ethiopia must be in order and Silas’ birthfather must show up for court. He lives 9 or 10 hours away and is a farmer. Please pray for him to show up/for transportation. We are not legally able to assist him in getting to Addis. We had really wanted Silas home for his 1st birthday at the end of November, but realize that it is unrealistic. We are praying that he is home by Christmas!
S
Throughout the adoption process He has been so faithful to listen and answer prayers in His perfect timing. We feel that he has challenged us though to start praying more specific than general. There have been so many times that he has answered our prayers with what seemed the bare minimum, or at the last minute, but it was exactly what we prayed for in our general prayer. Please specifically pray with us that we receive a quick court date, not only that but that it is our only court date. For that to happen all of our paperwork in Ethiopia must be in order and Silas’ birthfather must show up for court. He lives 9 or 10 hours away and is a farmer. Please pray for him to show up/for transportation. We are not legally able to assist him in getting to Addis. We had really wanted Silas home for his 1st birthday at the end of November, but realize that it is unrealistic. We are praying that he is home by Christmas!
S
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Abierto!
Abierto... Spanish for open. Going back to my school days and Spanish class for this post.
Courts are now open. Email went out today that Ethiopian courts have officially resumed as of this week. Dates have not been assigned as of yet, but good to hear that things are rolling.
I have decided to keep an open-mind as we move through this final stage of the adoption process. I usually like doing the research for a project, vacation, purchase, etc. then go about completing it my way. For this, I have decided I will first and foremost surrender all control and hand over to God as we move forward. All the different integral issues will come together in HIS timing, not mine.
Also, I am open to suggestions/tips as we prepare for travel to Addis. So please if you have any comments, send my way.
Finally, I had the opportunity today to grab some great Ethiopian food in DFW area at the Queen of Sheeba in Addison as they happened to be open as I passed through at lunch time. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner and another waitress for a while and pick their brain on Ethiopia. I always enjoy these opportunities.
Until the good news of a court date arrives!
J
Courts are now open. Email went out today that Ethiopian courts have officially resumed as of this week. Dates have not been assigned as of yet, but good to hear that things are rolling.
I have decided to keep an open-mind as we move through this final stage of the adoption process. I usually like doing the research for a project, vacation, purchase, etc. then go about completing it my way. For this, I have decided I will first and foremost surrender all control and hand over to God as we move forward. All the different integral issues will come together in HIS timing, not mine.
Also, I am open to suggestions/tips as we prepare for travel to Addis. So please if you have any comments, send my way.
Finally, I had the opportunity today to grab some great Ethiopian food in DFW area at the Queen of Sheeba in Addison as they happened to be open as I passed through at lunch time. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner and another waitress for a while and pick their brain on Ethiopia. I always enjoy these opportunities.
Until the good news of a court date arrives!
J
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