I am a mail loving kind of girl. I guess you could say I am a male loving kind
of girl too as I am madly in love with my sweetheart and the three other little
men in my home. But, I digress. Both e-mail and snail mail grabs my
attention. Whether that is good or bad
is up for debate, though not today. This
afternoon I received a piece of mail from the state courts. I am mandated to appear at a mediation for
the babies at the end of April.
Now, in the last almost twenty months I have never had to
appear in court. The babies’ trial is not until the beginning of May. However, this is the state’s attempt to come
to an agreement with the biological mother before trial. I read the order, reread the order, and read
it again. Then, I texted my
sweetie. Thankfully, he will able to
join me. As he is an attorney and is in
family court quite often, he is a wonderful calm in the midst of a tad bit of
chaos. I really do not know what I am to
do at this mediation. I have no decision
making power legally. Many others will
be there representing both sides. Our
heart is that we will be able to adopt these children. How do I express my heart’s desire without
destroying any bridge that I have built with the bio mom? Oh, Lord, give me wisdom, discernment,
clarity of thought and word, in addition to a greater love for this mother and
the fathers that will be present.
This mediation presents the mom with the opportunity to
agree to give up her children to me.
Most say that will not happen.
Most anticipate a long, drawn out case which includes an appeal. I am reminded of the prayer that I prayed
when our family entered foster care. We
asked God to wow us. I know that it is
going to take God’s wowing power to change this mom’s heart.
Lord, wow us again.
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