I imagine her taking the long journey to Addis (I'm really hoping that she did take the trip), all those hours to think about her decision and about how much she loves her daughter. I am so indebted to this woman that I've never, and probably will never, meet. She's giving me the most amazing gift. Well, today she's probably having a ridiculously hard day. So I've been praying my brains out today for this amazing woman.
Having our court date scheduled so early is amazing and I'm by no means wishing it was later but since we just found out last Friday that our court date would be in less than a week, the photobook I made for her birth mother probably won't arrive in Addis until after court. We emailed the letter that we wrote to her thanking her for entrusting us with her daughter (very hard letter to write) and a list of questions that the orphanage director will hopefully have the chance to ask her.
I'm forever grateful to Melia's birth mother. She's so brave!
Oh, I didn't mention this before but we probably won't know if we passed court until early next week. It'll be a long weekend of waiting but soon and very soon we'll find out:)
Thanks for praying with us!!
Praying for all of you & especially for Melia's birth mama, who is giving her daughter the best gift she can ever give her -- your family & the life Melia will have with you.
ReplyDeleteNot hearing until next week?! Oh, BIG GROAN!!
Praying for patience & peace as you wait...and that maybe, just maybe, you'll get a call late on Friday.
Giving us a chance to continue to pray for this woman who gave up so much. We will always remember her sacrifice. I just know God has a wonderful plan for her life and has put all of us in the position to remember to pray for her.
ReplyDeletePraying for your court date today!...and for a speedy call from AGCI to you letting you know you PASS!
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