Sweet Mary called with the unwanted news that we did not pass court today. However, it is o.k. The judge is requesting an additional piece of information. My heart feels good knowing that the Ethiopian courts take the future of their children seriously.
Today's news really isn't what we hoped for, but we do go forward trusting that God is at work and His ways are not always our ways.
We are all four bummed. But it really is o.k. How many times have I read in other blogs that international adoption is not for the faint of heart?!? So true.
Our new court date is June 16th. That is Sage's 10th birthday!
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27 comments:
Sorry to hear this but praying all will go without a hitch on the 10th! Hang in there.
Opps- 16th
I am so sorry. I will be praying for you!
Oh no...... I am so sorry!! Truly, I am. No. It's not for the faint of heart...but even this makes our hearts stronger for these kids once they get home. And they need us as strong as we can be....so we can grow through these hard times, in faith. I am so sorry. Do something nice for yourselves tonight and this week. Praying for you all and the kiddos and for this next court date (that is not TOO far down the pike!). Much love, M
I am so sorry! Hoping and praying for June 16th!!
I am so very sorry. I will be praying June 16th is the day your family grows to SEVEN!
Nikki, I am so sorry. Will pray that the next date is the one!
So sorry. We'll be praying that all goes well on the next go 'round.
I know you are disappointed but all of this is in His plan....you won't know why until later, but you have to put it all in God's hands...like I know you have through the entire process. Just a bend in the road...that's all. We will keep praying and will be looking forward to good news really soon!
Love ya!
Kristine
I am so very sorry, will continue to pray for your family and for the 16th!
The 16th is not too too far away!! Praying that it will be the day for the SNOW family!!!!! So sorry about this... I read that Sweet Madison was crying when she found out. :( Praying that the wait goes by FAST...
I hate to hear this news.
We will be praying that June 16th goes well.
I hope you don't mind, but I added you to our adoption blog "blog roll" so others could follow you as well.
Hang in there - the girls will be home before you know it.
I'm am so sorry! I know that God has a specific plan for all seven of you. Love you guys and praying for God's perfect will for you. (Isaiah 30:18)
OH Nikki...my heart is breaking for you and your family! This was not the news I was expecting to hear today! We will continue to pray for you.
Robin
Gosh. I was hoping you would get the "all clear" today. I am so sorry. I know it is disappointing - even with your wonderful attitude about the additional paperwork. Take a deep breath tonight. Take several. Praying and hoping for peace these next few weeks.
Rebecca
I'm so sorry Nikki. I hope they get the paper work they need quickly and that the rest of it will go smoothly!
I am so sorry, Nicki. I pray all goes well the 16h
I am so sorry for you! We are praying for you all!
I'm amazed of the date of the court date... Sage's 10th birthday! How cool is that!!!
Last night I was thinking how cool it was that you could have been traveling on your anniversary and Dustin's birthday... if it was a all clear today.
And today God says, "if you thought that was cool... check out this date... June 16, 2009!!
Praying for you!!!
Shelley
Keeping my fingers crossed for June 16th!!
Well crud! I am so sorry, but at least you know the net date will come soon. Praying you get great news on the 16th!
Sorry! Hoping Sage's birthday brings good luck to your next court date.
Even through the pain of waiting, we'll cross our fingers things go fast to June 16. Peace in the waiting to you all.
Oh, ugh, it is so tough at times. So glad to hear that you have faith in God during these times that we just don't quite understand. Well, it will be a great birthday gift, won't it?
Just checkin in! I hope all goes well with the NEXT court date!!
Definitely, always unwanted news - but we'll be waiting with you and watching for the 16th.
Do you know if you need to go through MOWA again? One case today was delayed b/c MOWA is backed up...didn't know if you heard.
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