[__ Prayer __] Prayer Please!

[Mike]

Julie's brother and his wife were all set to adopt an 18 month old baby. His wife is unable to have them herself. This child is in the foster care system, because the father's never been in the picture, and mother didn't want her, and her mother's boyfriend's aunt (confusing?) has been taking care of her. The aunt has said she can't do it anymore and was eager to sign papers to pave the way to adoption.

They were 2 days away from this happening when a single woman, not even related by blood, who lives in Texas contacted someone here in Michigan and said she wants the little girl and is willing to move up to live in Michigan. She's never met this baby in her 18 month life, she has no blood connections, no one knows anything about her (will she be able to provide, is she clean from drugs??)

Now, the state has stepped in and said this woman moves to the front of the line. They were 2 days from adopting, decorated her room, planned a party, and made a place for her in their hearts. And now the state is saying there will be at least a 30 day stay before any decisions will be made.

Julie's brother and his wife, of course, are devastated. They are both teachers at a Christian school, have a wonderful marriage, and stable income. Now, because someone who's not related after never bothering to see her in her life swoops in and changes everything.

I'm calling out to everyone I know to life them up in prayer. I pray they place all this in God's Hands and have His Peace no matter what happens. I pray this little girls is taken care of. It may sound selfish, but I pray that they can take this baby home as theirs some time.

Please pray!
Thank you!!

 

[handy]

Will do, Mike. Keep us posted.

Grrr...the foster program can be so difficult to deal with. I wish I could say without reservation that all will work out for your in-laws...the best I can do though is to remember that all is in God's hands...which isn't all that bad to remember.

 

[MegaMass]

I sent a prayer that may God do as it best for each and everyone.

I know how hard that must be. I am 34 now and have had no luck having children. But I am pretty confident that this has been because of reason. I would have not been proper dad in past years. So I do thank the Lord for not giving us the child we have wanted.

So maybe, just maybe, there is reason why things got tricky?

 

[jruner]

I pray for your family members and the little one and all involved. I also pray for God's will to be done. I truly thank God for those loving people who desire to share their hearts and homes with a child in need of parents. I pray this precious child finds unconditional love in the christian home of God's choosing.

May the peace of Christ be with you!

 

[Mike]

Thanks to each of you for the prayers.

It's easier to hear "God has a plan." when you're not hurting as much as they are. I can hear what you're saying, and I know what you say is true. But it can be more difficult when you're in their place.

Julie had a miscarriage when she was pregnant for the first time about 17 years ago. We can see more clearly now what we didn't before, because we have 3 wonderful children. But it was hard to hear "It will all work out. God has a plan." when we were in that storm. (I know no one is saying this without sincerity.) What would help is prayer said silently, and a heart that would listen. Just, "I'm so sorry." or for someone to give her a hug.

What is most important is that this child is given a loving home, and even more than that, that they feel God's Presence through this tough time.

We probably won't know anything for a month. Thanks again.