The weekend was long. and sad. I got so nervous last night thinking about what we might hear today. I knew there was a good chance that the news would not be good.
Let me catch you up... A couple weeks ago we received news that we could not be submitted to the Embassy because of some mismatch paperwork. The big question then was "Do we need a judge to sign off on this fix?" If we did it would likely mean waiting until the courts reopen in October.
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes we do need a judge to sign off on the fix," BUT last week our agency found a judge who has helped with things like this in the past. She was not willing to sign off on our decree without seeing all the paperwork to back it up. So, now we are trying to find someone who can get into the courts and gather the necessary documents to take to this judge so that she has proof and will sign for us. They are also going to go back to plan A, which was write a narrative explaining our case in more detail and then see if the Embassy would take another look.
Does any of this really make sense? ...honestly, a lot of it doesn't. I have asked so many questions and have questions still... like "Why is our paperwork stuck somewhere in the courts instead of traveling with the rest of our case to the Embassy?" and "If the courts are closed, why are there judges still working?"
We want to invite you to pray with us tomorrow night at 8:30 CST. If you know us and you know where we live, we're inviting you to come over and pray with us. Here are some requests:
That God would miraculously have this problem fixed and that we could be submitted this week.
That God would prepare Aaron and I for whatever wait is before us.
That God would begin to bond our family even while we're apart.
That God would give us and our agency wisdom and clarity for our situation.
Let me catch you up... A couple weeks ago we received news that we could not be submitted to the Embassy because of some mismatch paperwork. The big question then was "Do we need a judge to sign off on this fix?" If we did it would likely mean waiting until the courts reopen in October.
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes we do need a judge to sign off on the fix," BUT last week our agency found a judge who has helped with things like this in the past. She was not willing to sign off on our decree without seeing all the paperwork to back it up. So, now we are trying to find someone who can get into the courts and gather the necessary documents to take to this judge so that she has proof and will sign for us. They are also going to go back to plan A, which was write a narrative explaining our case in more detail and then see if the Embassy would take another look.
Does any of this really make sense? ...honestly, a lot of it doesn't. I have asked so many questions and have questions still... like "Why is our paperwork stuck somewhere in the courts instead of traveling with the rest of our case to the Embassy?" and "If the courts are closed, why are there judges still working?"
We want to invite you to pray with us tomorrow night at 8:30 CST. If you know us and you know where we live, we're inviting you to come over and pray with us. Here are some requests:
That God would miraculously have this problem fixed and that we could be submitted this week.
That God would prepare Aaron and I for whatever wait is before us.
That God would begin to bond our family even while we're apart.
That God would give us and our agency wisdom and clarity for our situation.
YES. We will pray for you tomorrow at 8:30. I am setting my alarm for it!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, and I have to add...my catchpa(Sp?) phrase to type in for the above comment was "Ameyna" Sounds kind of like Amen? Is that a sign? Ha.
ReplyDeleteAmina is Arthur's Ethiopian last name... it means AMEN!!! How's that for a sign? :)
ReplyDeleteI'll say a prayer from my corner of the U.S.
ReplyDeleteWe'll try to make it tomorrow night if we can get a sitter. If not, we'll be praying from our living room!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying from Virginia....
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying from the dugout at our softball game. Good luck guys, sorry to hear about all this, I can't imagine. -Derek (and Carrie) Olsen.
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for you and Aaron tomorrow evening! Your faith in God's plan is truly an inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteYour friends from NH will be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteYes I will pray with you, and for this family you have created!
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for you guys tonight in Dallas.
ReplyDeletepraying for your sweet family tonight...Psalm 40 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
ReplyDeleteout of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand...Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord..."
Praying HARD for your family!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to hear an update from you. Any news?
ReplyDeleteI am in continuous AWE of you and my sweet nephew. Your courage, strength, unwavering faith....I can only pray that Arthur gets to be with you very soon so he can be wrapped up in all the love that is waiting for him. My prayers are with you and sending you lots of positive thoughts and hugs!
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