Feb. 17, 2008 - We did walk....
beside calm waters on Wednesday. The judge is giving a decision on February 25th. We are hopeful. Things seemed to have gone in our favor. Something happened in the courtroom. I am not aware what it was, but everyone came out and said that our case was now a "slam dunk". This was due to the actions and testimony given by all involved. DH and I were not called to testify, but remained on standby if we were needed all day. It was a lesson in patience to say the least. We got there at 10am and left at 3:30pm. I brought a book, MP3 player and some homeschooling papers to go over. I read the same page over and over, while my mind raced, thinking of what was going on inside. We were not allowed to enter the courtroom and it is probably better off that way. I think I would have been more worried had I heard what was going on. Some things are better off left unknown. So we were calm, but pensive. Wondering what was going on. When they broke for lunch, we went and got a sandwich to split, then walked back to the courthouse. The lawyers never called me, so I guess they didn't feel like they needed me to add anything to the case. That is fine with me. I wasn't nervous really. I knew that there is a plan in place for these girls and I had to trust in it. I knew that it was already set in motion long before and that no matter what I was to trust in it.
The night before court we got a wonderful phonecall. Our adoption homestudy is approved. We are now a fully approved, pre-adoptive home. This means that we can bring Children's Home Society our Termination of Parental Rights Ruling and the girls will be ours in about 90 days. I am so hopeful. Of course we are not out of the woods yet. The birth parents still have an appeal process to drag us through. This process takes about 1 year and they can still petition the court to have their visitation during this time. I remain once more hopeful that the judge in his wisdom can see that the visits disturb the girls, make them uncertain of their future. So we are sort of holding our breath for Monday the 25th (metaphorically) now. All we can do is wait and trust. It is a good place to be, heart and head, soul at peace with it all. I am so thankful to be in this place. I will update when we know anything.
Thank you for all the prayers.......
Comments
Feb. 19, 2008 - Thinking of you all...
Posted by Jaimers
We will be praying for all of you daily. Let us know on the 25th what happens.
God brought you to this point, he will most definitely bring you through it.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Jaimers
Feb. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
So glad things went well again. I am hopeful for you and your family.
Many Blessings,
Dawn
Feb. 22, 2008 - That does sound hopeful.
Posted by REInvestor
I can totally relate to reading the same page over and over. I have done that before when my mind is troubled over something going on. I will continue to pray. God bless you all.
Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arby
And the decision is...?
Mar. 3, 2008 - Any word yet?
Posted by Jaimers
We've been praying for you. Hope to hear from you soon!!!
God Bless.
jaimers
Mar. 4, 2008 - Wow
Posted by carolina
I was blessed by your blog. I hope all goes well w/ your adoption. Blessings to you--will enjoy coming again.
