I thought I would give a quick update. Not much has changed since my last post. We are still waiting on the Medical Commission to be completed so we can get a court date set for the adoption. We are in the process of decorating Connor's room and getting everything ready for our new son to join our family. Matt and I know that this is all in God's timing. Through the waiting process we have been able to take care of a few worries of mine... Madilyn had her tonsils out and I was able get my foot surgery behind me and am in the healing process. I had been stressed about these two things and worried when they would happen because of our travels to Russia. God provided the time and said "now" and removed those stresses from our hearts! Now that we are well we can focus on Connor when we bring him home!
We continue to pray that God's hands be the hands that prepare the paperwork and continue to guide the process of this wonderful adoption. We ask that God continues to bless us with a peace that He is in control and that His timing is perfect. Each day we pray that He blesses Connor in special ways that only He can and that He gives him BIG squeezes from his Texas family!
I seem to always put a message on here from "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young because there is something that really speaks to me and I want to share with you!
"WAITING, TRUSTING, AND HOPING are intricately connected, like golden strands interwoven to form a strong chain. Trusting is the central strand, because it is the response from My children that I desire the most. Waiting and hoping embellish the central strand and strengthen the chain that connects you to Me. Waiting for Me to work, with your eyes on Me, is evidence that you really do trust Me. If you mouth the words "I trust You" while anxiously trying to make things go your way, your words ring hollow. Hoping is future-directed, connecting you to your inheritance in heaven. However, the benefits of hope fall fully on you in the present. Because you are Mine, you don't just pass time in your waiting. You can wait expectantly, in hopeful trust. Keep your "antennae" out to pick up even the faintest glimmer of My Presence."
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God." John 14:1
We continue to ask for your prayers through this process.
I also ask that you pray for the Davis family. This family is fighting to adopt their son even though the judge said no!!!! This sweet boy with Down Syndrome was denied to be with his forever family because the judge stated he is "socially unadaptable due to his medical needs" which devastated this family. You can read their story and follow the adoption on their blog oureyesopened.blogspot.com
Amazing what God can teach us through WAITING. But it is SO not easy. Praying daily that paperwork moves along in his country & you will get the long awaited email that says YOUR COURT DATE IS...Blessings to your sweet family!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for sweet Connor. I am heartbroken for the Davis family. Obviously this judge has not spent any time with children with DS, or he would know what lights in this dark world they are. Can't wait for Connor to show his around here! HUGS! (Carrie)
ReplyDeleteJennie & Family, My heart reaches out to you. I want to provide you the contact information of a Danish friend currently living in Moscow, Russia, who has previously worked as a journalist in helping Russian children. During your next visit, please feel free to contact Simon Kruse at simon.kruse@gmail.com and +79261496540. Not only would he be a helpful friend, but a helpful resource in terms of information and translation. And, please, please, do not hesitate to ask if there is anything I can offer as a former resident of Russia; my email is tamarasuch@gmail.com. In the very least, I hope the Rosetta Stone helps to serve your noble, loving efforts. In my heart and thoughts, Tamara Such (Courtney Stasny's sister-in-law)
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