Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Nope
Well, found out tonight that nothing has happened since I left Guatemala. We are supposed to have certified copies done tomorrow for the final deed. At this rate, if the timelines I am seeing on the message boards is correct about Guatemala City BC taking 2-3 weeks, we may not make her birthday. I cannot believe this. I know it hasn't happened yet, but after so many disappointments in this process thus far, I am finding it very difficult to remain optimistic. My son is praying hard that he gets to celebrate his birthday with his new sister. He really wants to be with her when she turns one and he turns eight. We already had plans for their big day. I pray that it happens. Please pray that with us. I cannot bear to think of telling him that he will miss it. After all, we got her referral on their birthday last year. We always celebrate it at Chuck E. Cheese and he is looking forward to showing "Bella how to have fun!" I am so weary.
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OH Amanda. Dang. I don't understand why everything is going so ridiculously slow right now. It is so maddening to me. I am praying she will be home for her birthday and praying for peace for your sweet son. Love you.
Praying for you and your process to finish up! The Lord seemed to turn your case around on a miracle, and He could work a miracle to bring her home by the big day! His timing is perfect...though it would be nice to have the inside track on what would happen, sometimes! :)
Jeff, Amanda and Jake,
Please know that for the last several days I have been thinking about yall very often. Please know that ever since I started thinking about yall I began praying for Gods hands over yall. We know that Gods timing is always perfect and look at the miracles that he has done. I true believe that this is another test of faith, and we are going to BELIEVE THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT IS WORKING THE SITUATION.
I love yall,
Kelli
Weary but not defeated. Amanda, Bella's timing will be perfect no matter when she comes home. Sooner is always better, but don't let the Devil steal your joy. She will be in your arms soon! I'm praying hard for her to be home for her and Jake's birthday, it would be so special! Love to you all! Kim
Amanda, I continue to pray for you & Bella! I hope that you get a good report of progress very soon :)
I will be praying for your family that you can at least be in Guatemala for the birthday.
Gail
Amanda, I am sorry to hear that things are not moving. I pray that God will get things moving again for you and bring Bella home for her first birthday. Somehow I know God will put her in your arms forever when the time is just right. Hugs!
Praying, praying, praying!! Praying for Bella be home on her b-day and praying for peace for your family! God can do ANYTHING!!
Praying that you will get good news soon.
Oh Amanda, I'm so sorry it's dragging on so long. I didn't think we'd ever get that birth certificate. And then when we finally did, it still took two weeks to be submitted to the embassy. The waiting this close to the end is truly maddening.
But it will happen. And she'll be home. And all this won't matter any more.
Sweet Amanda, I am so sorry you are having to endure more delays bringing home little Bella. I am BELIEVING she will be home for her birthday. I am BELIEVING that God will move mountains so she will home with her brother before that day.
Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell your storm how big your God is.
(((((HUGS)))))
Love you, girl....
KC
Amanda - I'm sorry that even at the end of this process, things are still not going the way you had hoped. Bella is so close to being home and still so far away. But you know that she WILL come home....hopefully it will be before her birthday. Praying for you and everyone else struggling through this.
Terry
Amanda,
I am praying for you, Kristen and all of the rest of us waiting to get our babies home! This process is excrutiating! I am praying that your baby girl is home to celebrate her birthday with her big brother!
Hugs!
Karen
Amanda just remember what you have been telling me "there is a reason for everything, even if we don't understand it at the time". No matter when she comes home it will be a great celebration. --Tina
Hey, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. That is cool that you live so close. I'll pray for you that things move along quickly.
Lynn
I swear girl! Yall can't get a break! I am praying that things SPEED UP quickly and Bella is home in pleanty of time for her and Jake's birthdays. Don't give up. God is far from being done with this little Miracle!
Lord, SURROUND Amanda, Jeff, and Jake with your mighty strength and everlasting peace!! God please bring Bella home before her birthday.
love ya,
Stacie
I am praying for peace and joy for your family, and I am praying that you will have THE BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER FOR YOUR TWO KIDS!
Amanda -
My heart broke when I read this. It's SO HARD to wait...it is so exhausting. I know that you are feeling down about it all - but there is still a chance... and we will hold out hope for that miracle to happen! I will continue to pray for you and your sweet family.
God Bless you all.
Jennifer
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