Waiting....that seems to be the word we use so often nowadays. So many ask what is going on with bringing Joshua home and that is the word we have to use, waiting.
Addis Ababa has an energy shortage. Every four days, they turn off all power in the city for 12-14 hours. This is delaying court dates, which is what we are waiting for. We have yet to hear of our court date. The court date will be where the judge and Ministry of Women will decide if the paperwork looks right and Joshua's birth mother will need to attend if she is still alive. If all goes well, Joshua will become a Coleman and we will travel 3-4 weeks after that date. Many times, families have to wait on 3,4 court dates because of something the judge wants to add to the paperwork or trouble getting the birth parent there. We need to pray for favor in court.
Waiting is so much part of all of our journeys, refining our character, strengthening our trust and faith and dependence on God. Whatever you are waiting for... an answer to prayer, a financial miracle, a healing, a child...God is much more interested in the journey than your destination. Praying for you in your waiting!!
Thank you for praying for Joshua!! Julianna will have to come later. The timing hasn't worked out so far. We almost accepted a 19 month old baby boy, but after much prayer, felt he wasnt ours. It was heart breaking to say the least. He will have a precious family, no doubt. We are still waiting for the one God has chosen for us for our second child and know at some point it will be Julianna.
Be blessed!
Kurt and JoLynn
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