Well, the good news is that I did receive a glimmer of hope from the judge who approved our adoption to begin with. He said he feels we have a chance. I also got clarification about the make-up of the panel of judges who will hear our case on the 17th. There are three judges and they are all women. This could be a positive right?
Thank God for Sveta - she came and picked me up today after being inside since Saturday afternoon. She also brought me three books in English - one is Danielle Steel :) At least I have something to read. Sveta has quite a lot of work to do right now because she has to translate all of these documents for me into English and translate mine into Russian. Thank God she is a pro! I was also glad to hear that she is the one who will have to interpret for me on the 17th because she was the one who signed the first time.
I asked to see Stephen, but the answer is no. I miss him so much. I miss my hubby more than anything in the world. I hate being away from him this long. It will be pure joy to see him again when I get home - and pure bliss if I have Stephen with me!
Monday, April 09, 2007
Just Another Day in Paradise...
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I am sooooo happy that you have at least a "glimmer" of hope! I know I can't wait until the 17th, I hope it goes by really fast for you.
Lots of good thoughts
Meena
It sounds like hope to me. I think 3 women is a good sign. If these judges have children they will think the BM is nuts for never visiting her only child. I am excited about this news and am glad Sveta is there. Hang in there girlie...Camp Karaganda is praying for you! Kristan is here and she is praying for you big time.
It does sound very hopeful! You are continually in our prayers.
"Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him" Job13:15
I found this verse and thought of you because I'm sure you have felt like you have been "slayed" in some way during this emotional journey. My prayer is that you will continue to hope in Him and trust in His will for your life.
Many Blessings,
Penny
I'm still praying for you. I'm glad you received a glimmer of hope and that you got out for a while. I know that will help. I'm so sorry that you are not able to see Steven. I know that is so difficult. Hopefully in a few days this will all be over with and you will be on a plane with your son for the reunion of a lifetime with Joe.
Hey Dawn,
That is great news. A week in Kazakhstan is about like a week any place else!
Gig
I am thinking about you guys everyday. Praying that this "suckfest" gets resolved and you and Stephen make a fast and uneventful trip home. You certainly deserve nothing less at this point!
Dawn,
Yesterday as we sang a song in church I thought of you. Then I thought about you again when I heard it again on an Easter special on t.v. It is one of my favorites:
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
He is getting you through it one tomorrow at a time.
There was a social worker in Kaz who fought for us to be able to adopt Zhenya. Remember us - we are the ones who went to court four times? This social worker
was a woman and she could see out much we loved Zhenya. I think it is a good thing that women will be part of this decision.
Keep the faith! We are praying! Zhenya's "babushka" is praying too. She is an 83 year old woman who has prayed many orphans home.
Brenda
Dear Dawn: oh, to hear that there is a glimmer of hope...gosh, that is wonderful, but, I hope that it doesn't turn into a false hope. I wish you could be w/Stephen...we are praying for you and the situation, and wish that Joe could be there with you, too. Love, Karla
Thank goodness for the glimmer of hope. Hang in there.
Go, Dawn! You are doing a fantastic job hanging in there.
I think an all-female panel of judges is perfect. I hope they are all mothers!!
I am also glad that you have Sveta with you. She sounds like a dream: professional, accomplished, empathic and knows you well.
I am so sorry you cannot visit Stephen. I know this week will feel painfully long. I hope each day brings you and Joe one day closer to your son.
Please let Joe know we are thinking strong and positive thoughts about him, too. He must be going out of his mind here at home with you and Stephen so far away.
Keep the faith! We love you all.
genevieve
That's good news. I'm sure it's really hard to not see Stephen. Hang in there - you have a lot of supporters out here in blogland!
I really hope all goes in your favor. I am thinking about you all the time.
Wow, I just got caught up on your blog and all I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you, Joe and Stephen. I think 3 women is a good sign and I am praying that these women will do what is best for Stephen--living a good life with parents who love him, not being raised in an orphanage.
So glad to hear there is a glimmer of hope. You're so close to the end. You're going to make it.
Haven't stopped praying for you.
Dear Dawn:
It's Tuesday now in this part of the world...sorry that there is not a "Tuesday Update", but, know that we are continuing to pray for you, Joe and Stephen. Love, Karla
Dawn, I've been praying like crazy for you over there. Just wanted to let you know that.
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