It's been too long since I've posted. A lot has happened and yet nothing has happened. We've been told that there's a very slim chance of our case finishing and that if it does, it will be at least another year. After much prayer, we have scheduled a trip to Guatemala to meet with officials and see what can be done to resurrect our case. We leave this coming Saturday, and will be in-country for a week. Your prayers are greatly appreciated as we take yet another step of faith and follow God's leading, out of our comfort zone once again. I promise to do a better job of blogging while we're there.
We won't be taking Geovany out of the orphanage this time. Returning him to REMAR was too hard on him last time, and we're blessed to be given permission to even visit, as the judge says he doesn't want to raise our hopes or Geovany's. We hope to get to REMAR at least one day, maybe Sunday, to just spend some time with our son and the other kids. I've purchased some of our favorite children's books in Spanish and have been working on learning to read them. Geovany turns 3 the day we fly to Guatemala, so we'll leave the books as his birthday present. Not exactly how I expected to spend his 3rd birthday, but at least we get to be together.
As we've prayed, both Rob and I believe that God is asking us to take this trip. In so many ways, He continues to confirm that this is part of His plan for our family. We don't know what to expect, but we know that God is going with us. In many ways, it's reminiscent of a trip we made almost 2 years ago that started this entire journey. We don't think God is done yet. We have no peace in quitting now. Some may say we're foolish, some may say we're naive, some may think we're just throwing away money. I guess we're past caring what "some" may say and walking in faith, trusting what God is saying. Crazy? Maybe. Comfortable? Not at all. Exciting? Definitely!
Specific prayer requests include:
- Successfully scheduled appointments
- Hearts softened towards our case - PGN officials, minor's court officials and the judge over our case
- Safety for our kids who are staying home with grandparents and strength for Grandma and Grandpa and they care for their four wonderful, energetic grandkids
- Good visit with Geovany, I'm not even sure what that would entail!
- Peace while we're there and as we come home, trusting that we've done what we've been asked to do
Blessings,
3 comments:
Hi Amy, I will continue to pray for Geovany and especially for a productive trip for you (and some good news from the Guatemalan officials)!
We will continue to pray as well, and keep a positive attitude. It is all part of God's magnificent plan the outcome that is.
Becky
What a difficult road you are on, and yet God is in front of you through it all, as you have already said. It matters not what people say or think. What God has placed on your hearts is what matters. Bless you on your trip and I'm sending prayers that you are able to meet with the individuals who can impact your case, that you accomplish what God wants, and that Geovany will be carried in God's own hand. Ellen
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