OT: Prayer Request

Today is the termination hearing for one of our little guys. They will be deciding if he gets to return home or become available for adoption. While we would certainly keep him, we want God's will for his life. We know that God's heart is for families, unfortunately this one just isn't doing what they need to. Still, we want to be in God's will and not ours. The judge we're in front of is not consistant with his decisions and no one is certain how this will turn out. The dad isn't doing well at all. The mom is trying - but it's an 11th hour attempt. Most importantly, besides God's hand in this is that this child needs to have this settled. It's so difficult for him to continue in the uncertain. He deserves better. For those who pray, please do so - that God's hand will be in this decision. Not the judge's will, not the case worker's will, our will or even the parent's will. We want what's best for the boy. Thank you everyone. I'll update later. I won't be bac****il early evening. Sheryl In the Zoo

Done Sheryl. May God bless you and watch over your little one today and always, no matter the out come of the day. God bless you, Annette

Cheryl, I am sending up prayers for your little guy. I am also sending prayers for you and your family. Bless you. Nancy

Hi Sheryl, Just wanted you to know that I am praying that God's will would be done in this situation. As you know, I LOVE your little foster kids to death... So my heart was a little sad when I saw this. But I know that God will take care of him. Talk to ya soon! Love, Kathy

Thank you Annette, Jennifer, Nancy and Kathy. I wanted to update last night but I've been swamped with some deadlines. Jennifer - I appreciate you being so transparent and sharing your story. Thank you! Kathy - I know that we'll all miss him if he goes - but yes, that's why I didn't ask for a certain decision but for God's will. And unfortunately, I don't have a decision to share with all of you. A witness didn't show (neither did the birth dad) and while all other testimony was presented without the two of them (and they'll continue without the dad present), we have to go back today to hear from the last witness. If they can't come today, then we're rescheduled for June 7th. The birth mom was very honest and took responsibility for the mess she's made. She even said that she doesn't know if returning him to her is in HIS best interest. She of course wants him back but admitted that she needs a LOT of support to stay sober & clean and when asked she admitted she's not been so in 23 years. Nor has she been able to stay away from the dad for more than 6 months in 13 years. She's determined to not let any decision train wreck her recovery and I applaud her for that. I can see the judge giving her 3 more months - at the same time, if he looks at the child's best interest, when you're 5 - and you've been in placement for 1.5 years already, another 3 months is a life time to a small kiddo. I'll update when I know, but thank you so much again for your prayers. Sheryl In the Zoo

Hi Sheryl, I will pray that God will guide the judge towards a wise decision for this little boy. My husband and I are foster care providers, and are in the process of adopting a 7 year old whose parents rights were terminated a couple months ago. These court hearings have been very interesting to me! My prayers are with you. Keep us posted! Kathy