Spiritual Rest. I’ve been reading on this and these words have been stuck in my head for a week now. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. Jesus invites us to come. We can come lay down at his feet and rest. Spiritual […]
We met our new caseworker today. Our last caseworker has become part of our family. He has stood in the gap for us for a year. He has came to parties and church functions. He has been there. He took a new position with the anticipation our case was finished, and that we’d allow him […]
Today was G’s legally free day. • Today the appeal period for termination of all rights to him was over. • Today was the day we were told the fight was over. • Today we were within a month of a WebEx adoption and were planning an adoption drive by parade for him. • Today […]
One year ago. One whole year ago tomorrow we went to court for a hearing to remove G from our home. What I remember most about April 2-3rd, 2019… On this night one year ago, April 2nd, I didn’t sleep. I sat in the floor beside G’s crib and prayed for the Lord’s will to […]
We had to have the bond pictured above evaluated by a psychologist. Due to our circumstances, this assessment was completed early in hopes of helping G stay here. At the five month mark of him being here we were observed for hours in our home. Not many people can say they’ve had […]
We were 7 days away from the judge “closing G’s case.” Meaning we were 7 days away from TPR completely being granted and just waiting on our Adoption Day! But, while getting ready in the hotel this weekend we got a phone call. I knew immediately what was happening when I seen Jim, our lawyers […]
Two lawyers turned us down. Two. We were in an emergency situation. Jared and I had previously visited a lawyers office two weeks prior to getting the call that would set us in a tailspin. The lawyer we had spoken to believed we had plenty of time before our next hearing would be scheduled. Plenty […]
1 year with G!!! Today is 1 year for us!! This has by far been the most challenging year. Ever. We have needed the Lord’s help so undeniably much and He has been undeniably faithful in revealing Hisself- over and over again. Court is a week and half away. What should be our TPR hearing. […]
