I feel like my plate is full right now, but God seems to think I need to make more room. I have asked for prayer for my son. The situation is better, but far from over. We are adopting a little girl Jessie. She is 5 and the most beautiful, sweet child. She has lived with us off and on since birth. The adoption is almost final. We got a phone call this weekend from her biological father saying he is going to be fighting us for custody. We are beside ourselves. Jessie doesnt even know him. We can not afford a court battle. The adoption isnt even paid for in full. We are crying out to God for answers. Please pray we dont loose our Jessie. She is apart of our family. We are her mommy and daddy. Please, please pray...
Praying for your family and for Jessie. I'm not sure just what to say; I know it hurts to be afraid of having to give up a precious child that is already part of your family. You're not alone in this.
This is the exact reason that my husband has not committed to being foster parents. We'll be praying for all of you!
You are in our prayers. I hope it works for you all. Got to be one of the hardest things you all are going through. But, we are praying. Keep us inform and let us know what happens. Good luck and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kris TX :lol:
Crystal, I know this is such a stressful situation. I can't imagine having to wait and wonder like that. I went to our church's annual women's retreat this past weekend. It was really great. The theme was "Dwelling in His Presence." The speaker was wonderful and really hit the mark with most women (and humans in general) when she said control is a big issue with most of us - we want to control our circumstances. She mentioned Job 38-40:2 where God is reminding Job of how little control he had over anything and how much power God has (it's humbling to re-read those chapters). A couple of statements the speaker made and that I wrote down because I really wanted to remind myself of them were: "God doesn't need us to dwell in His presence, He wants us to." Also, "If you really believe that God is in control, then you can relax and watch Him work." One more, and this was one of my favorites, "You don't have to feel capable, you have to believe He is." I really needed to be reminded of these things. These trials are so hard to understand. I'll be praying for you and your family as you seek the Lord and never forget that He loves Jessie even more than you do. She sounds like a special little girl.
How heart wrenching!! I can not believe this one. You know I am praying for you all. This just stinks. God will prevail don't worry. (easy for me to say) If you or Rod need to talk,Larry and I are here for you!!! This is probably the last thing you needed with the trip comming and all. You are in my prayers.
The tears are streaming down my face right now. Thank you all so very much for your heart felt words and prayers. You will never know how much they mean to me.
If you all could please continue to pray. After some meetings tonight we found out this will be a long, expensive court battle. We are at God's mercy. Please pray that the finances come in. Please pray for God's grace. Thank you so much.
(((((Crystal))))) I'm praying for you. I'm asking God to perform a miracle on your behalf. Blessings,
Crystal: We are still praying for you and hope every thing works out. Keep your head high for the little ones. I know it's hard but they need you too. Kris TX :lol:
Update We just received notice in the mail, we go to court Thursday December 16th at 2:10 pm. This will be a hearing to determine whether we can proceed with the adoption without the biological fathers consent. Your prayers for us, our daughter, the bio father and the judge will be greatly appreciated.
Will be praying that you can celebrate Christmas this year as a complete family, with this all settled and behind you, and not having to give it another thought.
Thank you. As always, your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. I am trying to stay calm and remind myself God is in control.
