Feb. 11, 2008 - Court is on Wednesday....
Alright, here is a post on the girls. We have court on Wednesday Feb. 13th at 10:30am. DH and I will be making that big trip to Tampa to sit in the hallway. We aren't being allowed to testify (again...sigh), but we feel we have to go and at least put in an appearance. I can't help but feel that if the judge wanted to meet the perspective adoptive parents and they (we) didn't show up, that it would somehow look bad on us. He hasn't asked, but that doesn't mean he won't.
There is a day of testimony to add to the Termination of Parental Rights Trial that was held in March '07. I don't understand why, but I am the willow. Today as I am everyday. I have been happy, at peace with everything. I know I have to trust in the plan, what ever it is. If I truly believe in purpose and plan, then now is the time to believe more than ever. Even if the girls are not allowed to stay......and I know there are those of you out there that will say NO, that is not going to happen......There has been a purpose to all this and I just have to figure out what it was.
We are blessed and thankful today and everyday to have the support of friends and family and BIGfamily. We have gathered in a circle around these girls and lifted them up higher than they have ever been. They have had happiness beyond happiness and known what a home is here. They have known safety and kindness here. They have known what having a real family is, what it is to love and be loved for the right reasons. They have known full bellies and fuller hearts here. I hope they have felt the warmth of a true mother's love here. I have tried beyond limits to show them that, above all things. Celebrations, birthdays, Christmas, days filled with running in the sunshine here. They have learned to let their guard down every now and then. They have learned what is important here. If they have to leave our home, I pray that my purpose was to teach them these things before they left me. For them to know all these things, to experience them just once, to feel those feelings. So please pray with us for the girls....Kendra and Kenzie, that they can continue to learn, to feel and to know.....
Comments
Feb. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
You are doing such a wonderful job. I wish I had been as faithful as you when I went through this years ago. It is such a long road and I worried way to much about human error. Praying all goes well and looking forward to the update.
p.s.~ I do think it is really important to go to court. We went everytime for the two year ordeal and at the TPR trial the judge asked us to stand and give an update. Afterwards she came up to us and told us congradulations and that it was almost over.
Blessings,
Dawn
Feb. 13, 2008 - Purpose and Plan
Posted by genevieve1642
Dear Friends,
Our prayers will be with you all today. I am so inspired by you, the willow. I need to be a willow too, and have not been able to act accordingly. You are definately in a healthy frame of mind. God be with you and give you everything you need today. Love and a great big HUG,
Feb. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arby
I am very interested in hearing how this turns out. Please post more as soon as you have something to share!
Feb. 17, 2008 - Good attitude.
Posted by REInvestor
I will pray that it stays with you through whatever comes. You sound very wise in your decision to go to court. God be with you and give you all strength.
Feb. 24, 2008 - girls
Posted by hsnana
Your heart is so beautiful and good. I am proud to be your Mom. Love always
