Friday, October 22, 2010

Praying for a Miracle.....

We did hear news this evening from our agency, which we are thankful for. Unfortunately, it was not good news. The judge was presented with the new information and she is now expecting MOWA (Ministry of Women's Affairs) to issue a new recommendation of adoption. This would mean MOWA would have to reopen our case, review it, and approve it again. This would be very time consuming and about the worst thing that could happen at this point. Our agency's attorney is suggesting that we take our case to the embassy and ask them to accept the adoption decree as it is. Monday they will contact the embassy and present this request to them. Hopefully it will only take a few days for their decision to be made.

We have no idea if we are going to be able to travel at the end of October, but I will say, it is not looking good. We are truly praying for a miracle at this point. Praying that the embassy will have understanding and compassion on our case, and not require us to start over with MOWA .

It is not an exaggeration at this point to say that if the embassy does require MOWA to issue a new recommendation, it could take several weeks before we would be able to travel, and we would be fortunate for Noah Nigus to come home this year.

This is all very discouraging news, but we still trust that God is in control of this decision, and we are striving to not let Satan create doubt in our hearts and minds, but I will honest, it is a battle right now.

Thankfully tomorrow we have the chance to do something we really love to do- tell others about adoption! We are leading a seminar at our church for families interested in international adoption. Funny timing, huh?

Despite all the heartache, the emotional roller coaster, the frustration and disappointment that the adoption journey can bring with it, we would undoubtedly do it all over again. Why? Because the joy of knowing that you have been given the opportunity to show Christ's love to a child that has sacred value to the Creator of the world just somehow outweighs the other stuff. I can't explain how, but it just does. It isn't always easy, but it is Christ's heart. His heart is with the orphan, this we know. And the miracle of adoption is truly that, a miracle.

6 comments:

milreb said...

I am so sorry for this terribly frustrating delay! I can't believe you were so close to leaving. I have come to believe that adoption must have serious implications for Satan because he works so hard to get in its way. I would not be able to do an adoption seminar. You are a strong lady!!

KLT said...

Praying in Quebec...for the visa process...for NN...for your aching hearts...

Becky Lee Burk said...

Rebecca, I'm so sorry! Geez... I can't imagine being in your shoes especially since you guys were in the home stretch. I will pray that the embassy will allow Noah to come home and for your Mommy Heart that you guys will find the grace to get through the wait.

Lib said...

Rebecca - I truly admire your strength and your faith in the face of so much disappointment. You help so many people through your example of grace and Noah will be blessed to call you Mama. I continue to pray that these delays will come to an end and you will be reunited with your little boy very soon. God is so good but it is so difficult to understand his timing, sometimes...sigh.

Charity Hildebrand said...

So sorry to hear about the delay, I can't imagine how hard this must be! Praying for a miracle for you guys :)

Julee said...

Praying that it works out for embassey to go ahead and approve the visa. I know this must be awful to wait and not know. We are praying too for a miracle for the baby we were referred. The young judge did not give us approval for her adoption (but did for our 9 yr old thank the Lord) We are afraid she will die if she doesn't come home to a family in U.S. soon and get needed surgery. It is hard. My husband and daughter leave Nov 10 for our 9 yr old though and it is such an exciting time. Boht your sons are adorable and I have met your new son on trip[s and he is just a precious boy!