Hi everyone,
Things continue to move painfully slowly here in the Ukraine. Tomorrow is a pivotal day in our adoption process. The Chief Judge has called a meeting with me. He has some ‘concerns’ and would like to speak with me about them. As most of you know, I am adopting Hailee and Harper as a single person (due to Anthony being over their age requirement). My hubby is completely out of the equation, according to Ukrainian law. It’s a crazy thing because I am not a single person, but it was the only way we could adopt the girls, so we went for it.
Their ‘concerns’ are due to the fact that I am ‘single’, and already have 5 other kiddos at home…on and on and on. They just don’t get me at all. And that’s okay…tomorrow they will! I am prepared to answer anything and everything they ever needed to know.
Would you please pray with me? Pray that God would soften hearts, and give me the words to say. Pray that they would see my heart, and the love that I have for these two girls. And, maybe even that God would still move on the Judge’s heart to grant me the ten day waititng period waiver. I know He can do it. Also, that the Judge would give me a court date this week.
Our entire adoption is in the hands of this one man. He alone will decide if I am fit to parent these children.
The Chief Administrator for Adoptions and the Notary (a key person in Ukrainian adoptions) have also been invited to come to the meeting, and ask me their questions too.
It’s turning out to be quite a ride. I’m okay with it–trusting God with everything that is within me. I’m ready for the Father to part the waters!
Thank you so very much for your prayers, I appreciate it more than you will ever know.
Firmly in His grip!
