As much as we want to tell you every little detail about what went on into today's court room, I feel that its best not to write it on this blog right now....in order to protect our case.
We went through some emotional ringers today.
On the way to court, we felt totally defeated and hopeless....the coordinator and translator indicated that he would most likely give us a negative decision today, but that we will take it to the next step if he does.
When we got to court and we sat in the waiting room, this overwhelming presence of God went right through me. I described it to Shane as feeling like HE breathed into me and calmed my spirit. I repeated in my mind several times, "All things are possible through Christ" , "all things are possible with Christ".....
They called us in to the court room and I was already crying like a baby!
He came in and it began......
Shane answered many questions in the beginning and I thought he did a wonderful job! When I was asked questions, I tried my best to get my answers out amongst the "ugly cry". :)
He couldn't understand why we would want to adopt when we could have children naturally. We told him why and yet again he kept asking this question, over and over and over!!!
We are postponed to have another court date on Nov 10th at 11am. PLEASE PRAY from now until then that things fall into how God wants them.
Good news is that he didn't give us a negative decision today.
In the meantime, we will still see Selah...we will see her in the morning!
Thank you for your beautiful comments.....they encourage us SO much!
About Me
- greta
- We are a family of four, ready to be a family of FIVE! God called us to this great adventure in the beginning of 2006. Throughout the past three years, God has been glorified throughout this entire adoption process! He gets all the credit in everything from providing the expenses to this costly adoption... all the way to leading us to the specific girl, SELAH, He has waiting for us in a country that HE specifically appointed us to go to. His ways are better than our ways! I have never experienced God more than through this process!!! I have learned that if I leave my comfort zone to do what He has asked, then all that will come is "abundant life". And sometimes the "abundant life" comes with major struggles. We would have not planned for it to go the way it has, but there have been treasures along the way, that we wouldn't have wanted to miss! We have many blessings that have come from this adventure and we aren't even done yet!!!! We hope that you will follow us in this journey towards bringing our daughter, Selah, home from Kazakhstan.
22 comments:
Greta - We met and prayed for you last night until late. When I got home, Walt said, "Don't think you've met your prayer quota for the day! We're going to pray some more! And we did. Through your court date time and then some. We will pray for God's continued peace and your (and Shane's) strength. You are loved and we are hoping and praying right along with you all the time. Love you, my dear friend! - Margie
Greta - Sent you an email because it wouldn't all fit here. I agree with Margie. Prayer here will be continual. The prayer circle will meet again! and again! whatever it takes. I love you and am proud of you for staying true to what God has asked of you even though its so very hard.
hey, aunt greta and uncle shane!!! this is skylar. I read your blog and im almost as excited as you are about Selah. I still plan to pray for you and uncle shane. And i plan to pray for Saleh. Hope november the 10th goes well!!! - Skylar
Greta, When I read your blog, I did not know what to say, my words seemed meaningless, then I was reminded of Isaiah 40:29-31, it is so powerful. "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I will be praying for you and Shane. Whatever you need let us know. Shannon
We are praying, praying, praying that November 10th will be a positive for your adoption.
Love, Beckie
Hi Greta, I have been thinking about you and praying for you. I too felt the presence of God when I sat in the courthouse waiting to enter the court. I'll continue to pray for you. Love Chris
HEY, WE THINK OF YOU ALL OFTEN. UNCLE DAVE AND JASON BOTH KEEP ASKING ABOUT YOU ALL. WE ALWAYS SAY DON'T FORGET TO SAY A SPECIAL PRAY FOR HER. WE LOVE YOU GUYS LOVE YA NAN & UNCLE DAVE
I could hardly wait to get up and read your BLOG!! Dave & I prayed last night & everytime we woke up in the middle of the night. Continue to be encouraged by all the prayers and I will continue to be encouraged by your faith. Love you--Olga
Greta and Shane, My family and I prayed for you last night. The boys asked Jesus to hold you and to give you peace and to not be afraid and they told Satan to go away and not let the judge tell you no. I will be telling them that God stopped the judge from telling you no. What a faith story. God is glorified constantly through your story and He will be glorified the day you bring Selah home. I was so blessed that you had a wave of peace wash over you and fill you. So many of us are praying for you and will continue. I love you girl! ~Jenn
OH Greta & Shane! Our hearts and our prayers are with you more than you know. Thank you for keeping us in on the journey! God is good! Our whole gang has been praying for you and will be praying for you continually through out the days ahead. Lydia is praying specifically for her friend Gage and the others are quick to remind her about Seth. God is so faithful and hearing about how He is at work gives great peace and excitement. You both are amazing and continually show us God's love and faithfulness. Remember… GOD IS AT WORK IN THIS!!! Tell Selah, “Hello!”
Love, The Kite Gang
When I saw your email, I didn't know what to expect so I said a quick prayer before proceeding to read it as I seem to always do when it comes to your emails! Lance and I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. I just finished doing a reading about the verse in everything give thanks. The point was that we're all familiar with the verse, but do we really grasp the EVERYTHING part. It's part of the journey as it shows that we really trust God through EVERYTHING. I know you have done that time and time again and I am so encouraged by that! Love you -- Albina
Huge hugs. The door is not shut - he granted another court date and not a negative decision. Keep clinging to Philippians 4:13 - you can do all things through him who gives you strength - as you continue fighting for your daughter. We stand with you in continual prayer and support. Love & hugs.
Keeping you all in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Take care of yourselves!
Hey... I couldn't sleep last night waiting to read your blog this morning.. I prayed all through the night!! You guys are AWESOME.. what strength & courage you have had & continue to have through all of this. God is NOT done yet.. I'm praying for a victory for you... that it won't be long now until you bring Selah home with you! HANG IN THERE.. be strong!! Just know that we are all praying for you & love you very much. Thanks for sharing your story with us! Love you both, Gail
Greta, I have been praying and won't stop. Please know how much you are loved and continually thought about here at home.-Ellen
We are ABSOLUTELY praying a lot for you all!! Stay encouraged - God is definitely with you and Selah.
Shan in Colorado
Oh My Love! You are just bathed in prayer and it's so beautiful. I can't even begin to fathom the mind of God and what He has planned but I promise you that I am trusting Him with my prayers for you. I cried when I read that the doctor told Selah to go to her mama! My heart just rejoices that you are with her now. I love you so much! ~Jamie
I will continue to pray for you both. I know God was with you yesterday and he will continue to be with you. I love you guys and continue to be encouraged by your faith. We will praise him in the storm. And I am happy to hear he did not say no, you know like it was with our parents a maybe is better than a no, I know his heart is being work on by God. With lots of love, Ive
we also joined many others in prayers last night and today... Be encouraged... hold tight.. God is moving!!!!!!!
I would love to be in your circle who receive e-mail updates if you wouldn't mind to add me..
lanettagobble@yahoo.com
Prayers always...
Lanetta
Praying for you my friend. Will email later. Lots of love.
Greta- I'm praying for you that Novemeber 10th is a wonderful day...a day you and your family will never forget. Stay strong! Enjoy every moment with your daughter! Please keep us posted on your journey! Stay safe!
Hi Greta,
I've been out of town all week, just got home and checked in to see how it went. Lance and I were praying for you during your court time. I'm thanking the Lord that He kept the outcome from being negative! We will continue to be praying for a postive outcome on the 10th, and that you continue to feel God's peace and presence. Love ya girl!
Denice
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