Final Hearing... UPDATE!

In case you're wondering!!! :) An extension has been granted! We will have him for at least another 6 months! *Big fat cheesy grin*

I cannot tell you how much I felt wrapped in a blanket of prayers this morning. THANK YOU ALL!!! I was (almost completely) peaceful and was greeted with a smiling bio father and a nervous bio mother.

I stood across the entry way from them and listened to the case in session. As I stood there our caseworker came up to me and pulled me outside and explained that a pending charge against the father (preventing him from getting his son back) had been dropped! I was delighted and teary eyed! THANK YOU JESUS! I had been praying for all doors to be opened that would allow Moe to return home if that is where he belongs. I have felt for a long time that he more than likely would return home in the long run but did not feel that now was the appropriate timing. I knew there were circumstances that would have to be "reversed" in order for the most appropriate parent to have their son. I am seeing the MIRACLES in justice happen!

I know that the mother can do it. I just don't believe that she has enough confidence in herself to be a stable and reliable parent at this time. She is nervous around him and that is understandable, she is supervised for visits and he cries uncontrollably when he sees her. He is a nervous wreck as well due to feeding off of her instability and nervousness. So you can sense the frustration.

I have watched this case from the very beginning and feel that the father has made a HUGE turn-around. I feel that he has gotten his act together and is willing to assume responsibility for his son. I have told him that I am willing to do whatever I can to help him out. "I will babysit while you work (FREE of charge of course). Whatever you need!" I believe in him that much!

After the judge granted the extension and it was reported that the previous charges had been dropped against him a heavy weight lifted from his shoulders and a never ending smile appeared in his actions. I was so excited for him. I met with his family outside and their attorney and we all exchanged hugs and smiles and words of encouragement!!! It was a great day!

I am sad to report that the mother was less than enthused. She seemed real heart broken and on the verge of unstoppable tears! My heart truly breaks for her. Honestly it does. She has the ability to see her son but does not make an effort to contact the caseworker to set up visits, so she is missing out on a lot! When he does visit her he has a vague memory of who she is but cries because he knows the only security (me) is leaving him here with this "stranger"! It hurts to see this happen to the both of them but it has gone so long between visits that he is confused. His dad's visits are getting better.

So please be praying for them as well as us.

Them:
* Continue to build a loving home for their son.
*Be captured by the love of Christ (I am hoping I am reflecting enough that they will catch on)
*Pray that all seeds planted by my words or acts of service would take root and God would transform them for the best!
*contentment of the situation for where it is now. That they would continue to strive for the final goal!


Us:
*That we would have wisdom in conveying the love of Christ with them. PERFECT TIMING, to bring in the harvest, if you will!
*That we would have continued peace in the transition of Moe back home.
*Our hearts would be strengthened and matured in this season of life to radiate a newness in our spirits.
*Whatever God's will for Moe's life would be perfected by none other than his CREATOR!

Thank you all for your love and support! God bless you all!