We did not get the final document today that we needed in order to take the kids out of the orphanage for good. Once again, we drove back to the orphanage and had to say goodbye. It is so confusing for the older children. A couple of days ago, Ellie was sad when we showed back up to the orphanage to drop her off...she was whimpering as we pulled up. But the last couple of days, I think she's just figured that we're going to keep doing this - visiting with them all day and taking them out only to return them and leave them. It seems as if she thinks that this is just how it's always going to be. It's incredibly confusing and difficult on us and the kids.
WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS. Tomorrow will be a very long and important day. We will get up around 5, go get the children, and then spend the day traveling all over Kigali. Most of it will be waiting, in or near the bus, with 11 kids who are not getting the naps they're used to or an actual lunch. I won't go into details, but there are many things that have to fall in place tomorrow in order for us to get our children back into the US before our immigration paperwork expires. We are begging for your prayers and we know that God is FAITHFUL.
Please pray for every last detail to go smoothly and within the timeframe it needs to happen in. Please pray for all the children to be calm and to behave tomorrow, despite the difficult circumstances. Please pray for patience on the parents behalf. Please pray for our guide (Peter) for wisdom and favor. Please pray for the Minister of Family and Gender to sign our documents in the morning, that we'll then be able to very quickly make the stop to pick up the children's passports, and that we'll make it to the US embassy in time enough for them to work on our immigration paperwork (or at least be a little flexible and gracious with us).
And please pray that by this time tomorrow, we will be CELEBRATING (with our kids) the end of an exhausting process.
5 comments
Comment by Nicole on April 4, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Erin and Jeremiah,
God defies logic! And that's just what you need prayer for, it seems. It's all through scripture...parting seas, raising from the dead, holding the sun in the sky for an extra day, pillar of fire, burning bush, you name it!
We have seen His miraculous hand last week...we received the letter of approval from MIGEPRO to adopt children and our referrals should arrive in 2 months! Perhaps we will travel this summer to adopt our children!
More on us another time... for you, we are praying the Lord will defy logic and orchestrate every detail with His purposes prevailing. He is often seen in the timing of things, so may His timing be perfect!
Peace as you rest tonight and powerful blessings of the Lord be over all of you tomorrow! Please let us know how it goes!
Nicole
Comment by Sheri ID on April 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Praying Constantly for all of you!! For your letters, passports and all the needs tomorrow, for the kids and parents and that this is the last night apart. We will be celebrating with you tomorrow!
-Sheri & Jeff
AW Family
Comment by Berry Family on April 4, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Jeremiah,
We will continue to pray for you and Erin in this trying time. We will pray for quick signatures from the right people and that you may finally take your children home for good. Maybe this scripture will help you:
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
- Stay strong, don't grow weary...you are almost there!
Love,
James, Stacy, Emma and Noah
Comment by Jen Thiele on April 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Micheal & I will be prayer warriors for you both, your kids, &the rest of the families who are with you. I know the Lord will continue to be in complete control, so don't lose heart!! We love you, and wish we could be there to pray with you & squeeze you & your precious kids tight!!! I can't wait to hear about what our God is going to do : )
Comment by Andy Beltz on April 5, 2011 at 6:20 AM
We must stay focused on the truths we know: You all will eventually get the documents you need and you all will eventually return to the USA. God is with you. Remember, God did not give you a spirit of timidity, but of power, love and self discipline. He will bring you all through this. You all have clear minds and have the power and energy to keep going. God's love will guide you. He has plans to prosper you all and not to harm you. He has plans for hope and a future. Keep going. This will only strengthen the bond and build the love that is growing between you all. We are praying for you.
2 Tim 1:7 and Jeremiah 29:11
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