We are just in shock over this whole situation. We have seen his face and held him in our arms and we are physically sick over even the thought that all that could be ripped away. We are, however, clinging to the same promise since the beginning of this incredible journey. We have never been in control of this adoption. We never have been for a second. We have relied on God fully and will continue to do so. We have relied on the our wonderful family and friends. We will continue to do so. We have relied on our "invisible" blog friends, the ones that have paved the way and the ones that are following behind. We are still a community going through the same thing together. We will weather this storm.
99% of people that adopt children, both at home and abroad, are good, loving people that would do anything for their children. While it infuriates me that 1% of the population "spoils the bunch" we just need to pray that that logic prevails in this situation. Adoption is God's idea, God forgive us for making such a mess of it sometimes.
We appreciate your prayers right now. We are trying not to be selfish and think only of "our son". This woman's actions have caused a ripple of turmoil for the lives of thousands of families and children. Potentially 750,000 orphans living in Russia at this very moment. But we can only think of one little face right now and he is waiting for his mama and his papa to come back to get him everyday. I hope that logic prevails and they think about the "abuse and distress" that would cause on our one little boy and all the other children that are waiting for their mama and papa to return to them.
chad and sarah,
ReplyDeletei know of you through amy c's blog. i am still waiting for a referral. i work all weekend and all i can think of is my world of hopes even MORE precarious than before. never thought it was in my control, but was trying to be optimistic. it would be harder if i'd already met my child as you have. i am thinking of you two, and hope you'll say a little prayer for ALL the PAP's out there who are having a very rough evening.
Thank you for your encouraging testimony. I have been praying for you both (and your precious son) a lot since the news yesterday. We know that God works all things out for the best...and as a dear lady in our church has said: try to continue to focus on God's heart, not just God's hand. He is holding your son (and all the other waiting orphans) and caring for them until they are brought into their forever homes. Lots of prayers and love going out to all our adopting brothers and sisters in Christ!
ReplyDeleteAs Liz said above, God holds you AND all of the children in HIS heart as well as in the palm of his hand. Trust HIM. He will guide you, as well as everyone else, in this bump in the road. God Bless and know that we are all praying for you and all of the children!
ReplyDeletePrayers for you guys from us---we know how hard all this is when it goes "smoothly" and can't imagine the heartache this is causing right now. May God hold you and your son tightly in his heart. Huge hugs from us.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is broken for the little boy that was return to Russia. With so many options in the U.S. to help him, he was simply returned without exausting every possible effort and without sufficient time to adjust to a whole new life. This "failure" by this parent has a ripple effect for so many!! I just want our little guy home where he belongs & all the other children that need someone to love them in an environment where they will thrive.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with all of you that are feeling the pain of uncertainty. God will prevail!!!
Praying for you guys. Listen, I have been through 3 adoptions from Russia and the only one that was smooth and uneventful was our first adoption in 03. I really feel like everything is going to be ok...just keep your chin up. Prayer...that is truly the only thing we can do right now and I am definitely lifting you guys up in prayer. God is in control...not Russian government.
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for and thinking about you ever since I read the dreadful story last week. I will continue to pray...as our Father in heaven can change hearts and attitudes and minds. And He can make a way for your little guy to come home!
ReplyDeleteRight here with you guys. My prayers aren't just for my son to come home, they are for every parent awaiting news on their child be it court date or referral. My prayers are that the best interests of the child are ultimately protected and for the little boy at the center of this all - that his heart might be healed and that he might finally find a place of his very own forever. It will all be ok in the end - if it's not ok... then it's not the end.
ReplyDeleteWe'll hang in here together.
Chad and Sarah, We are praying for you, your precious little boy, and the whole situation with Russia. Lots of love from Jen and Jesse
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