Back up....

I know many of you are wondering what is going on. Well, we were one of the cases that was named in the article in the Prense Libre. Our case went through the judicial process that PGN is trying to have unapproved. When I found out, I decided it was best and safest to close my blog until I knew we were not one of the cases they were investigating. We were investigated, but by the grace of God, they did not choose to overrule the judge's decision. This has been a very long and trying journey. We have been out of PGN since Feb. and in with a FC judge since April. We went through 2 judges until we were finally approved this summer.

I found out on Monday that we have been submitted to the Civil Registry for a Birth Certificate. We should be getting it any day now. Please continue to pray. We have faced obstacles at EVERY turn. One day, I will share all of them with you and you will see what a MIRACLE it is that she lands in America!

I am amazed by the people that have contacted me this week showing their concern for us. My family and friends have been GREAT! I don't think I am able to wrap my brain around the fact that "strangers" care so much. But... this is a process that brings people together. It is an emotional roller coaster and I am so thankful to have you all along for the ride!

God has been good to us and I am beginning to see His hand at work, even through the turmoil. He has used it to stretch me, test me, and change me. I will admit that I failed many tests, but the thing I am most proud of is that I kept getting up and trying to pass more! My attitude was not always the best (okay, it was really bad at times), but I am not the same person I was when I started and I learned alot about myself. If I would have known that we were going to be dealt this hand, I would have told you that I will not survive it. People say "I don't know how you are doing this." All I can say is "the grace of God" and "the way I see it, I don't have a choice." I HAVE to keep going.

The BIGGEST thing I learned (and am still learning) is that HE is in control of my life and I am in control of my choices. Does that make sense? What I am trying to say, is that I realize I must relinquish MY desires and TRUST HIM. That is very hard for me. I like to control the circumstances in my life. This entire process has been OUT OF MY CONTROL and that is what I have fought so hard against. Have I conquered it? NO WAY!!!!!! But... I am a little bit more accepting of it and with each situation He places me in the future, I will get better.

Stay tuned for good news...