The Next Step.....

What's so funny about this whole process is that we never really know what the next step is! We have about 10 different social workers that we can contact or ask questions to--but the one thing lacking is a consistent person who explains each step of this process to you. We gather what we can and try to understand it.

So, as far as we know the appeal is the next step. We heard that it takes about 3 weeks to file a Termination of Rights. After it is filed, the birth parents have 30 days to state an appeal through their attorneys. If the parents appeal, the adoption will take 1-2 years if it takes place at all. If the parents do not appeal, the adoption could take 1-2 MONTHS!

Again, those of you that will, please, when you think of us, ask God to allow this to be a faster adoption OR rather THE fastest state adoption ever! I believe He can do this. He has done so much already that was unheard of in state adoptions. I know He can continue to take care of these HUGE things. It would be a miracle that all this would be final before we move to MASS this Spring (also an unknown) but I believe it would just show His power and His love even more. May it be a testimony to how much God really does love us! However, we will take care of these precious boys as long as He will allow.

This verse below was another one for today and it is such an amazing parallel with how we are going out and fighting and choosing to save these boys! ---Exactly what God does for us!!

"You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you." John 15.16

TRIAL part II

The birth parents had their completed trial today. We just heard about 2 hours ago or so that both of the boys' parents' rights were terminated. That was very heavy to hear. Even though it was the news we wanted to hear, it did not get past us easily. This was a mother who really did want her children and loved them but there was not the evidence to support the actions to show that love. We will be keeping her in prayer for always, knowing that God can rescue anyone from any place.

I will try to post more on this later. Just wanted to make sure for those of you praying, thank you! Without telling all of the details, this is a miracle of God! Each step of the way has been a series of little miracles! It's been amazing to look back (which I did today). I just couldn't pray anymore after most of the afternoon had gone by, so I decided to write down all the things that were not supposed to happen...starting with our home study only taking 2 1/2 months! Well, each step that I wrote down has gone against all the "norms" for this kind of adoption. So, today is just another step, another miracle!

I don't really have any spare moments in the day anymore, so this is short and I have to get back to the helping Shiloh getting the boys in bed. :)

Today the verse that was sitting on the counter for me to read was:

John 16.23 "Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you."

TRIAL

About the Trial today.....

We did not hear anything until late this evening. The trial lasted all day long and--bottom line---will not be completed until next Tuesday afternoon. Please continue to pray for the well-being of these little boys. I cannot discuss any of the details but their future is being decided right now. God is the God who commands the sea and creates babies and universes that are beyond our vision. (Job 39-) I know in my head that He can give them to us. But, how do I accept if it He gives them back to someone who cannot care for them? This is a hard situation to take in. I am filled with anxiousness and yet, I am commanded not to be. CAST all your fears on Him for He cares for you. I Peter 5.7.

We need a lot of prayer and these little boys need prayer. Please continue with one more week to pray for them. Tuesday will reveal a lot about which direction this will take. If the judge decides the boys can stay with us, there are still appeals that can be made. The process is sometimes drawn out. I cannot even write that much because it hurts!

I know that God hears everything, feels everything, knows everything, cares about everything... and He will be there whether we get to keep these boys or have to give them back.

Trusting in the God who made us!

The Fischers

"Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children." Lamentations 2.19