Unbelievable

Update- Our appeal is already at the Supreme Court and they have 2-4 months to give us a court hearing.  Of course, we do not know if that will bring us good or bad news. But, we got a step farther. In my heart, I feel like Selah is coming home. 

We received some devastating news today.... As you know there are 4 families that are fighting for our children who are in the same Orphanage in Kazakhstan. We have all been stuck in this battle together. We email everyday and support each other- since we are truly the only ones who really know what this feels like.  

We are all in the appeal process to take our cases to the Kaz Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the last chance of bringing our children home. 2 of the families had their supreme court hearings today and were denied. DENIED. I can't even believe this. That is it. Just like that. Their children whom they love with ALL their hearts, will not come home now.  I am grieving for these families. Please pray for them right now. Please.

Of course, this has made Shane and I very scared. The Embassy told me that whatever happens with those families cases, will most likely happen in our case as well. However, our hearing hasn't even been scheduled yet and may not for several months. We have no idea if our daughter will come home or not.

Please be in prayer for the 2 families that just got a BIG knife stuck in their heart.

GOOD news today!

We just wanted to let you know we got some good news today in regards to our adoption! We are ONE step further along! The appeal paperwork, (that the Kaz staff has been working on since DECEMBER), has been officially submitted to the "Committee" today. The next step is to wait for our Supreme Court hearing date. That could take 4-6 months from now. BUT, hey- we are just happy to have some kind of news and a step further!!! :)

Now, I get to write a letter to Selah and send her an updated family picture! The Kaz staff will make sure that the Orphanage Director gets it and reads it to her in Russian.
Selah is now 27 months, can you believe it?!?! She has "outgrown" all the clothes that have been waiting on her here and I am beginning to wonder if the beautiful crib bedding will be needed any longer! *sigh* I sure wish we could have had our daughter all this time. But, God knows better and we continue to TRUST Him. There have been MANY treasures along the way throughout this process!....And, of course, there has been pain and struggle too, but for some reason the "treasures" seem greater. :)

Thank you for your continued prayers!

habit training

"The mother who takes pains to endow her children with good habits secures for herself smooth and easy days; while she who lets their habits take care of themselves has a weary life of endless friction with the children." Charlotte Mason

I just love this quote!

It brings me encouragement on the days that it seems "never-ending" or "will they ever get it?"..... It brings confirmation that my role as Mom is one of great importance and significance. And it summarizes what we are to do with our children- train in habits. I am a fan of Charlotte Mason and her philosophy with education and parenting. She was an educator in the early 1900's and one wise woman full of insight!

You can check out more HERE

I, Myself

Karen Hossink, my friend, mentor, author, and speaker.... has a word from God for me...

and YOU!  Watch now!  She is coming to OCALA this April 27th- mark your calendars NOW! I will post all details on my blog at a later date.  (Scroll down FIRST and "pause" the song) :)