If anyone has ever wondered what blogging or technology can do for ya, boy do I have stories for you! My new friend Linny is hosting a Crazy Love Prayers for Adoption party over at her her blog. She and I have become fast friends after a trip to Uganda with her hubby and kiddos and many hours on the phone talking. We even got to meet in person! Yippee! (For another great story of how God connected us through blogs, see the post Betty and her Angel.) In Linn's most recent Crazy Love, the stories that go out will be lifted up in serious prayer (and fasting) on the 8th. Part of me feels a bit silly posting when James and Cheremy (you can see all about them on Linn's blog) have been praying to bring their kids home for a year! But nevertheless, I ask for prayers....
As you may know, Seth and I are adopting Betty from Uganda. Betty is HIV positive and needs to come home -- soon. Our lawyer has sent some confusing messages this summer about the status of our case. First, Betty's doctor refused to confirm her HIV -- a fact that will allow us to file directly for adoption as opposed to guardianship (Ugandan law). I think we've figured out a way around that issue. The next problem is that Betty was abandoned as an infant. Basically at birth. She has never had parents or any relatives checking on her. The officers who found Betty are refusing to sign their declarations, saying that they found her. Um, what? I don't know why and I am not really clear what it means. If they continue to refuse, what does that mean?
This is the perfect week to pray as my attorney has told me that he is going to write a letter to the Inspector General requesting that the officers be directed to sign. Or, at minimum, given permission to do so. So that is our prayer. That this last mountain would be moved, the officers will sign, and we can travel to bring sweet Betty home in October. Thank you for fasting and praying with us!!
30 comments:
Oh my goodness she is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Dropping in from Linny's blog and I will be in prayer with you.
she is so precious. I came from Linny's blog. I am asking the Lord to come in and move the government to act and to get the paperwork processed. Jesus you are more than able and you have plans for Betty, in your blessed name, Come and move! amen
Praying with you!
Prayed that the officers would sign and you could bring Betty home quickly. She's adorable! Prayed that her life would be blessed in your family and you would be blessed by her! :)
Praying!!!
Praying with you this week! Can't wait to see what the Lord does!
I will be praying for sweet Betty to come home! Can't wait to see how God will move mountains!
Standing in the gap with you on Wednesday. May God bless your adoption journey.
janet, kevin, ted, philip, and elijah
Praying and fasting for you on Wednesday! She's a cutie!!
Praying, fasting, and standing with you!! Betty is a doll-baby!
Oh Sweet Goodness, she is cute!!! Praying and standing with you!!
I am praying for you and for Betty!!!!!! Praying that the Lord will move every last mountain for His glory and bring Betty home where she can be lavished in your love and get the care that she needs! I also added you to the prayer page on my blog!
Blessings on you!
Shannon
www.throwingourarmsopenwide.blogspot.com
Wow she is just beautiful. I will be praying for you.
Here from A Place Called Simplicity. Fasting and praying for your Betty to come home. Lord, move the obstacles, Bring Betty home soon to her mama's arms! You are able and we believe!
praying and fasting with you today! Eph 3:20 - HE IS ABLE to move that mountain that stands between you and sweet betty. we are also praying to bring home our two little ones from uganda in october - what a miracle for us to both be there together! praying praying
Beautiful Brown-Eyed Betty! Thanks, Deb, for the prayers for our adoption situation today. Prayers being said for you and Betty's case today.
Hi there! Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you guys today as we fast and pray together! Your daughter is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!
Stopping in from Linny's blog...praying that He works in the hearts of those that are holding the process of Betty joining you. That the actions that will happen soon are the very ones that need to happen to remove this roadblock. And for your peace as you endure through this journey to bring her home. God bless, Jennifer in DE
Praying, sweet friend, through tears with the kids during our Bible study at this moment that every single obstacle to those officers signing would be removed - in Jesus name and that the court process be expedited so your precious treasure be brought home!! xo
Came over from A Place Called Simplicity....I'm praying and fasting for your beautiful girl and your family today.
praying for you today my new friend!
Standing in the gap today through prayer and fasting for the orphan, your family and others!
Blessings from OK!
Dropped by to say hello via Linny's Crazy Love post. Standing in the gap, praying for your precious little one.
With all of us praying together for each other's adoption journeys, there is no way satan will win!!
Stop on over at our place and say howdy, freedomhollowfarmkiddos.blogspot.com
Blessings to you!
suzanne
I stopped by from Linny's blog and am honored to pray for sweet Betty! God's blessings as you continue to wait and fight for your little girl.
Praying to our mountain moving God to clear all obstacles between Betty and you!
Hi Deb,
I am praying for you today that doors are open and the road is smoothed for you to get your daughter. I pray that God would rise up in your defense and clear the blockades.
praying thru Crazy Love Adoption Challenge. Have worked with AIDS in Uganda so feel especially for your situation.
Joining you in prayer for Betty!
Soooooo beautiful.... Will be joining you in praying your precious daughter home.
Thank you for helping us bring our little one home too.
God's Speed...
Daleea
Oh, this breaks my heart! Oh, dear Lord, please remove the obstacles and allow Betty to be brought home to her mommy. Deb, I will continue to cover you with prayer. May God strengthen you to persevere until Betty is in your arms forever. She's beautiful! God bless your heart!
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