After about a week here, we were finally connecting well with both children and there were no apparent obstacles remaining. We had a hard time gaining much access to the little girl until Sunday evening, and she was very quiet with us until Monday evening, when she first said she wanted to go with us to America. The boy, on the other hand, we have visited once or twice every day, and all along he has been happy and saying he would like to go with us. Yesterday, when we were ready to start paperwork toward adoption, he began to refuse. This morning, despite the girl's pleading, he insisted that he did not want to be adopted. We've been surrounded by support from some of the professionals here as well as some of the extended family members of the children. However, by law, we cannot proceed without the child's consent. The matter has been thoroughly explained to him by several people, and we are all convinced that he is not inclined to change his mind although he was not open about his reasons.
Naturally, we are devastated by this unexpected response. Our hearts are heavy to think of the future they may face because their record now states the boy has refused adoption. We now have a glimpse into how our heavenly father must feel when people say no to him.
Pray for healing for our hearts, confidence that God is still in control, and peace as we process the events of the past week. Pray also for these precious ones who face a difficult future.
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8 comments:
Grieving with you. May the God of all comfort continue His work of grace in your lives. Continuing to pray. I read this am "Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning."
Grieving with you also! Even at this tough time, "may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him..." - Dad and Mom
I wish we could give you real hugs right now and cry together a while. I am convinced that reaching out to the kids in love this past week was not a mistake. "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them." Mark 10:10,14
My heart is so heavy. Bless you guys. You both are modeling persistent love and in the Lord's economy, it's not in vain. I will continue to pray...
not much to say. Very heavy hearts with you. The 4 of us are praying for you continually. Looking to HIM for HIS answer for you.
Also grieving and praying. "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those called according to His purpose." Rom 8:28
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
We were attached to those little ones and we grieve with you.
Prayers for your travel and next step. Love you guys!
Hi Julie!
Could we have your email address?
We are sad with you, and are praying God will bless you.
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