Never ending Adoption!

We called our attorney yesterday to find out what our remaining balance is that will be due at the time of adoption so we can continue saving for that day. Mind you we are thinking that it is going to be the middle of this month at the latest.

He was busy when we called and so we left a message for him to call back. Later last night he calls me and informs me of the remaining balance (or an approximation of) and then goes on to tell me that we are almost done. "Once the termination order comes in and is filed then we will wait the 30 days and then we can set a date".

WHAT!!!! 30 DAYS!!!! AND THEN SET A DATE!!!

Oh that is enough ! I cannot understand So many things about the "justice" system right now! What is the hold up REALLY!!! There have been no strings from day one! He has been legally"free" now for going on 5 months. NOBODY else has been involved in his life! I am STUNNED to say the LEAST!

I have to take this too to the foot of the cross and lay it before my Father's feet. FOR HE knows the plans HE has for US! He has ordained Bear's little life from day one. He knows what is to happen ALL ALONG the journey! He has never once forsaken us nor has HE led us astray!

I sure do wish He'd take off these stinkin' blinders though!

Please be praying for peace and wisdom in these days (months, years, decades.... you know whatever!!! :)) to come! Mainly patience for me!

And again... WE PRAISE YOU!

The days have been kind of filled with turmoil for us in the home. Moe's departure nearing has been making me real uneasy and I just know something is not right. There are circumstances that make little red flags of warning go off all over in my heart. I love his family, I truly want for him to be reunified IF... IF they can get it together. I didn't feel like this is the time. But CPS was moving forward with reunification. I was screaming at the top of my lungs with questions and "nobody really knew the answers." J and I were to the point of going above and beyond the face level workers and getting to someone we KNEW could make a difference. We have been praying this whole time about what to do and whether or not it is God's intentions for him to return and if not then to PLEASE stop the proceedings. If he needs to be here with us then let it be so.

Again hear me out... If I didn't have any gut feelings about this not being right I would have no problems letting go. But SOMETHING was eating at my heart! I kept asking questions, my CPS caseworker even had issues with the plan but her hands were basically tied as well for having to do what her supervisor tells her to do.

Today after Moe had a visit with his mom we were given some information that changes the outlook quite a bit. We are still in prayer but as it seems he could be staying a bit longer with us! THANK YOU JESUS!

Thank you ALL for your prayers...

"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever."

Psalm 23:6

finished Jammies

I finished the PJ's finally. I actually finished them while I was in the middle of creating my saga so I didn't want to interrupt my already limited time with my fun announcement!

Here they are (the set)! I have yet to do the others but I forgot one MINOR detail! I used the bigger size for the pattern thinking that Moe was right behind Bear in size (which is truthfully the case buuuuut....) baby patterns run HUGE! Just an FYI! Adult sizes run small and infant/toddler run big. hmmmm how about that! anyhoo without further ado... the jammies.


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And here is our new door theme for the season (also done before V.day). I am about to have to change it again seeing that it is a spring fling now. Although if I just take the hearts off then it works for whatever. There has been a few scrapes and scratches here and there. I think there may have even been a crawl by chewing on an arm or two...many limbs are almost transparent now. Good thing the paint is non-toxic.