Giving up is not an option

 So I'm dusting off the cobwebs of the blog tonight to write and ask for prayers for the two sweet little girls we are in the process of adopting. Their country has put a new law into place that bans the adoption of children from the country by Americans. For the past 2 weeks we have been on an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs, twists and turns. Those who are not in the process seem to think it's a clear cut "all over". That's not the case yet. We still have not been told "NO". We've been told wait, by our agency, the team in the girls country and by DOS. Wait and See that is the current theme for 90% of families who were in this process. Everyday there are news reports that say something different and the truth is no one knows yet. Everyone is still waiting for some wrinkles to be ironed out.

               So all that to say, Please pray. Pray for all the children in country who have met, bonded with and are waiting for families to come back for them. Pray for those children who may never have a chance at knowing a family (it is rare that children with special needs will be adopted in their own country).  Pray for the government in their country as they try to figure out a plan to encourage more adoptions within their own countries and pray for the caregivers of the children in orphanages & institution as they care for these children daily. Also, please pray for the families who are waiting for someone to tell them what exactly is going on. The not knowing, back and forth is very hard.

              We are not giving up on the girls. We are still working towards bringing them home. Only God knows how this will all end. God has never given up on us and I'm not giving up on them. We will continue until there are no other options left. As long as there is the slightest chance for them we will be here working to bring them home.

             Thank you so much for your prayers during this time.