We've had a difficult week, in the ongoing waiting game.
Friends of ours, who began the adoption process shortly after we did, got their adoption decree this week. They plan to travel to Ghana and bring their children home before Christmas. We truly are excited for them ... but it does make our wait even more frustrating.
Why did their adoption go through so quickly? Because they only have 2 biological children. While Ghana does not have any laws regarding family size (as many countries do), there are judges who just aren't favorable towards the concept of a large American family adding several African children.
Two weeks ago, we were told that our adoption would be delayed at least 6 weeks, because the judge that our attorney is planning to use has taken an unexpected holiday. We asked if there weren't another judge that might be favorable, but were told to wait.
The process is made even more difficult by the fact that all communication with our orphanage director is through email, so we know that we are not always heard clearly (usually too much emotion is read into things, when, truly, we are just wanting to ask questions). We have not met the director, nor have we met the attorney. But ... we must trust that they know what is best.
This morning, we are so very thankful for the wisdom that the director and attorney have shown in waiting. Still difficult ... but thankful. I have made a new friend, through this blogging world. She is the precious mama of 9 children, in process of adopting 2 more from Ghana. On her blog this morning, I read that the Ghana Social Welfare had denied them due to their large family. Heartbreaking ... to say the least. They have not given up, but my heart aches for them (for the parents, for their other children, and for the 2 precious boys in Ghana waiting to come home to this beautiful family). Please say a prayer for Jim and Renee and their family, as they continue to puruse the adoption of these 2 boys that, in their hearts, they have already called their own.
Welcome to Our Journey of Faith. My blog is a place where I share the joys and trials of living a faith-filled life as the mother of an extra large (12 children) homeschooling family, and my prayer is that it brings encouragement to others to live their lives as an adventure of faith, as well.
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LAUREL! Go check her blog! I was clicking on the links you have on the side and found your friend Renee. You have to read her latest post!
ReplyDeleteI'm cotinuing to pray that God brings your children home in His timing and that He provides favorable people all along the process. You have an amazing family, and I'm excited for these new children to join you!
Love ya,
Vicky
Laurel,
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Have faith in Romana. She is the best. She has been a blessing to AAI's Ghana program more times than I can count. Your case couldn't be in better hands. I have absolute faith that your children will join your family, and that Romana and team will make it happen as quickly as possible.
Blessings,
Anita
AAI Ghana
www.gillispiefam.blogspot.com
I'm keeping up on the latest by reading your blog. God's timing is always right - You are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurel (and family), I just wanted to let you know that God has brought you to mind a lot in the last few weeks. I have been praying for the D's here in WA and those all over the world, and that God would bring each of them home safely in His timing.
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