Thursday, November 12, 2009

Heartbroken

We got a call from our caseworker today saying that they were told wrong and that we had in fact not passed court on November 5th. In order to pass court we needed to have a letter from MOWA (which I think is like our social services) recommending us as adoptive parents. This letter did not make it. Our second court date is scheduled for November 26th. Johnny's birth mother was present at court and according to our case worker she will not be asked to go again. So it sounds like the chance of us passing the second time is very good but it also means that we probably won't be traveling until January. We are so sad. We don't understand why we heard one thing and got our hopes up and then a week went by and we didn't find out about the problem until today.

Our hearts are broken. We want to hold our baby boy. Each month that ticks by is another month that he is not able to be in our family. It has been long enough since we saw his picture, we want him home!!!
Posted by the story of a family at 5:40 PM

16 comments:

  1. BellemeNovember 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I'm sorry, Sarah -- I can't imagine how this feels, but I'm sending good thoughts your family's way. Baby John will be with you soon. :)
    Laurie

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  3. "Are These Kids All Yours?"November 12, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    So so sorry.....praying as you pick up the pieces of your hearts. May God heal them back together...and give you strength.

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  4. JennyNovember 12, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Oh, Sarah, I'm so sorry. I didn't expect this post at ALL. I know the news was an incredible shock to you. I can imagine how badly you want to hold your baby. I know how much I want to hold ours and we haven't even seen his picture yet... My heart aches for you guys. We're praying for a clear pass on the 26th and for speedy travel after that. Is there ANY hope of you catching the late Dec. travel group?

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  5. UnknownNovember 12, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Sarah and John- so sorry to hear the news. We're thinking of you and hope that all goes well in the next few weeks.

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  6. MichaelNovember 12, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I am so sorry!!!!! Please know that I am thinking and praying for you guys! With our first adoption we had some "bumps" on our journey.....it was such a difficult time. Now I look back and see God's hand in the whole thing. We got our baby home at just the perfect time for the WHOLE family. You may never know why God allows things like this to happen BUT there must be a reason. Hang in there!!!! You have an army of mothers praying for you!!!!!
    Michelle
    www.mfamilyblog.blogspot.com

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  7. Brian and HeatherNovember 12, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Oh Sarah, we are so so sorry. Please know that we are praying for you tonight and will keep praying for you in the weeks to come. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Hugs from Raleigh...

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  8. milrebNovember 12, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    We received the same call today. Oh so disappointing. We WILL get there guys. We will get there.

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  9. LeahNovember 13, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    I'm so sorry. And how frustrating that you were told one thing. I can't imagine how much you just want to be with your son. Thinking of you.

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  10. ConnieNovember 13, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Oh - my heart is so sad for you all. I cannot imagine how hard that call must have been. When I saw heartbroken - I was afraid to read on - I know you are sad - that old saying God's timing is perfect is so hard to accept in the moment - I've heard it so many times in my life and just wanted to scream - restropect agrees with the statement but the present is so hard. WE love you all so much - praying the great Comforter is holding you close right now. Love connie for all

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  11. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Hi John and Sarah,
    I've been keeping up with your blog and am so sad today to read the news about not passing court. I know you must be so disappointed. I am praying for ya'll today, that you will know the Lord's comfort and his nearness:
    The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
    Psalm 34:18
    Much love,
    Lisa

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  12. KellyNovember 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, that is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this delay in getting to your boy. Hang in there.

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  13. The B FamilyNovember 13, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    So sorry to hear this!
    Will be praying for your family.

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  14. ShaunaNovember 14, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I'm so sorry.

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  15. Brian and HeatherNovember 16, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Praying for you today.

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  16. KarinNovember 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I am so glad you aren't facing the heartbreak of losing your referral at court (we are still recovering 7 months later even while joyfully home with our second referral) but these unexpected delays are jabs to the heart. So sorry that you will not get to hold your boy so soon. Blessings to you.

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