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Update. . .

Well, here is what is going on since we received the Approval Letter. I have written an email to the Minister requesting two things:
1. a meeting with she and Andy
2. Lionel. . .I told her about Lionel being a true orphan and about him being at Sonrise School

So, now we wait. I am hoping that she will read my letter with an open mind and that she will change her mind when she meets with Andy.

We're just going to take it a step at a time from here. There are many scenarios stemming from many scenarios. . .I feel like I'm in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book and there are many page options at each junction. I'm just going to go one step at a time and try not to let my mind wander down the "what if" aisle.

So, let's pray that the Minister will hear the plea of a mother's heart in that email I sent her. That is the step we are on right now.

Thanks!

Also, I received a bit of encouragement from another adoptive (and waiting) parent this morning and I wanted to share it:

The verse that I prayed for you this morning was Romans 15:13 May the God
of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may
overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We join with your family in the hope of bringing Lionel home - While you
wait on God's answer, may He pour his joy and peace into your heart to
overflowing.

Comments

kim said…
JJ

We are praying!!! Were you at church yesterday? Pastor John talked about how God turns Kings thoughts like the river turns. He can move people anyway He wants. Whatever the outcome God can and is moving people (officials - even the ones who don't know Him) any way He wants!!!

Love you lots friend!
Kim
March 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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