Our third
court hearing is June 7. One week from now. Will this one be the last?
We knew the
court process would be long and quiet, but we had no idea God will allow our
process to last seven months (and counting). I have blogged again and again about
waiting, so I won’t rehash those emotions. We are still anxious. We are still
impatient. And we are still so eager to travel to India and bring our daughter
home.
We entered
the court process early December. Our first hearing was February 15. Our second
hearing was March 30. Unfortunately, the judge was ill, so it didn’t even take
place and wasn’t able to be rescheduled due to the courts closing in May. We
prayed and prayer God would allow the courts to squeeze in our case, but He
said no. He’s wise, and His timing is perfect even though we don’t understand.
We have
been challenged to use this “wait time” to learn and grow. We’ve been preparing
Brooks and Blaire for the drastic change that will enter our life soon. We’ve
been reading piles of adoption picture books. We’ve been learning about
cacooning and preparing for attachment- which may not come naturally. We’ve
been attempting to tear down our romanticized views of adoption and realize
that bringing her home will bring heartache, difficulty and adaptation in
addition to the joy and relief. We’ve been sharing our story with many families
interested in and curious about adopting from India. We’ve been talking about
India more. And of course, we’re been praying for HER constantly.
I’ve been
quiet on the blog because there hasn’t been much to say. But, again, I’m coming
to you asking for prayer.
Lord,
We know you are a good, good Father. You love orphans
a thousand times better than we ever could. Your ways are higher and they’re
always good.
This judge’s rule is ultimately under your
sovereignty. Help us to truly believe that. Give him good health to show up to
the court hearing. Give grace to the courts- may the weather not be too
unbearably hot for the hearing to take place. May this judge have a soft heart
and strong desire to get this precious child into a permanent home- and may
that be OUR home. Since we are the first international adoption from this
orphanage, help him to understand why we are not present at the hearing. May he
understand that this is common practice for international adoptions- even if it’s
a procedure he’s unfamiliar with. And may that no deter him from dropping the
gavel in approval.
We pray that your will will be done at this
court hearing- and whether we receive a “Yes” or “Not right now”, your answer
will be good for us and give you the most glory.
In your name we pray,
Amen
