We got news this morning, but it wasn't what we would have liked to have heard.
After a crazy night tossing and turning, full of nerves and insane dreams, we found an email just a few moments ago from our case manager that our court date had been rescheduled to February 2nd.
Needless to say, this was not fun to read - we are still trying to "snap out of it" and not be frustrated. There are lots of good things at work here, so for the sake of my sanity, let's focus on a few of these right now.
1) At this time last year, reschedules were two or three months away. This is only a few weeks.
2) The only reason for the reschedule was that a certain necessary piece of paperwork had not been submitted on time by someone on the Ethiopian side of things, which is apparently normal and not cause for alarm.
3) Our fingerprints are about to expire - we are in the process of renewing them but it might take a week or two more than expected. This delay allows for that renewal to happen smoothly.
4) We are still not 100% decided on a name. We have a lot of options, and of course will be incorporating her given name, but hadn't come to a final decision. I would really like to "introduce" her to our family and friends with a photo AND a name. This gives us breathing room to settle on something without feeling rushed.
5) And just for good measure, it's another chance to learn to trust God's timing. We are getting better at it, but it's not easy. And this morning felt like a "setback" honestly. But I welcome another chance to align myself with the bigger plan and not get so selfish with the details.
Anyway. Does it sound like I have convinced myself yet? Maybe if I read this a few more times it might actually work!
4 comments:
I can only imagine your frustration, then I think of your joy at receiving this child into your family! It made me think of all the "children" of God that He is waiting for with open arms! How joyful their welcome into His family! Just think, this little girl is coming into YOUR arms and you are providing salvation for her(in more ways than one) - so it'll be worth the wait! We're here for you guys! Love, the Pedroza family
We love you guys and know that this setback must feel so hard ... but in the end - if she is meant to be for you, then nothing like this could keep her from you. And she truly is meant for you guys - we all know it.... :-) I hate for you that you are hurting, but it sounds like you have a great mentality about it, and are going to use that extra time well!
Hi Carrie & Fernando -- Sorry to hear about yet another delay. Keep hangin' in there, which is something you've both done quite well on this long ride. When the wind shifts, adjust the sails -- it seems you know how to do that and are adept at it. Stay on course and all will work out. We're all hoping for sooner rather than later. Love to you all! -- Jim & Kathy
It sounds like you are confident in these changes...it doesn't mean that they don't suck, but it is what it is. All you can do is trust in God's timing. :) ((HUG))
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