David said many times in Psalms to the Lord, "hear me speedily, O Lord" Psalms 143: 7a for example. He also asked the Lord to make haste in Psalms 70: 1, 2 I believe the bio father is like the enemies of David. I believe just like in v. 2 where it says let the enemy be turned backward. God is going to prevail, and turn this man backward. My heart and our prayers are with you. Many times David didn't feel like God was answering quick enough. And even though God was working David didn't always see God's work. I believe the same is happening here. Remember God promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Praying for you at 11. God bless. Melanee
Got my timer set so I won't forget! You know how us HS'ers are when we're in the middle of lessons, and suddenly you look at the clock and it's an hour later,LOL! Well, I'm going to make sure it doesn't happen this time!
Crystal: You are in our prayers I hope and pray all went well today and will go good for you and your family. Just asking the age of the father because sometimes if they are younger they don't know what they want. I hope and pray things work out for you and the baby. It just still seems fishy but you know the mother, we don't . Hang in there and keep the head high and remember we all are here for you and your family.
My apt on Friday went well. Not to get too long winded I will try and give the main points. The hearing was cancelled due to the bio father filing an answer page to our termination paperwork that was filed. That is what I got in the mail that I wrote about the other day. It was filled with lies. The one truth that the bio father stated was that my husband and I are not related to Jessie. With that bit of info the judge decided that we would need a full day hearing. Our lawyer said this might end up being a hearing of character since a lot of what we both have to say will end up being his word against ours. She said we will need to get letters of character written. Ok ready for this? I was thinking she said a hearing would take place in Jan. Well I got the J right but she said due to there only being one judge in our district right now that hears cases like this she said we will not have our hearing unti July!!!! :shock: A little upset at first to hear that. I am anxious to have this behind us, but then I realized God is working something. Jessie cant be taken from us until this gets resolved. So first good thing - Jessie is safe with us till summer!! I know God is yelling at me to trust Him. I know He is working something great for my family. For now I have been given the gift of time. More time with Jessie, more time to build our case, more time to learn to trust in God and more time for prayers to be lifted up. So until July we build our case. We have to prove that we are better for Jessie and that bonds have been built with us. You all have been just awesome and I hope you all dont forget about us and keep the prayers coming in.
Thanks for updating us on what is going on. I know I couldn't possibly forget about your family. God's timing is perfect, and timing might be everything in this case. Have a blessed Christmas and enjoy every minute!
Yes, sit back and enjoy your Christmas was ALL your family there! Don't worry about this summer, instead enjoy the time you have NOW. Will her custody being constested effect your trip to Mexico? We will continue praying for y'all!
We only need permission from one bio parent to take a child out of the country and the bio mother will give it to us - we have already talked to her. The only thing that could stop us would be $$. Court isnt cheap, especially this kind of battle. God is good and if we were meant to go on this mission then He will provide. As of now we are still working and planning on it. :wink:
I have a really, busy, crazy week of dentist apts, last minute shopping and so on. I wanted to take the time now to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. You have all touched my heart with your prayers of compassion and concern. I am looking forward to Christmas - a day to put all other thoughts on hold and focus and thank God for my family. Thank you for loving the one that I love. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :wink:
Crystal, I found some of Kathy Troccoli's music and one song that fits this whole situation (of giving it to God and everything that has been shared here) is "He will make a way" (she sang this when I was at the Women of Faith Conference in Connecticut in October and it is absolutely amazing - as I listen to the words to the song I can see her sharing her testimony with us (amazing) and it reminds me so much of your situation. Having all of this, I hope that you have had an awesome Christmas and that you are feeling a little more peaceful about it all. If you have the chance to listen to her song, you really should. It is AMAZING! Brenda
Thanks Brenda, I will look for that song. Thank you for thinking of me. My dh is a big music lover and often finds comfort in songs and since being married to him I have found the same comfort. When my day gets busy and I dont have or didnt make the time for devotions I turn on our local Christian radio station and their music can minister to my heart. We did have a wonderful Christmas - thank you for asking. It was nice to put all thoughts of court aside and focus on family. I hope you all had a great Christmas too!
