Elevator Music
Elevator Music – that’s what it feels like we’re hearing right now, because we are definately in the waiting room in terms of the adoption process. As you know, our court hearing did not happen, due to the fact that the Children’s Services Officer didn’t have our report finished and filed. So, that day came and went. We’ve since received word that our next ‘potential’ court date is March 2, which could still be good for us in terms of summer travel…that is, if all goes well! The time is flying by, and so if we think about it too much, it can feel like there is no way that we will be able to get everything done in time to meet travel deadlines. I guess what really is causing grief is that we are not in control of the speed of the process – the Kenyan courts, the judges, and the offices in charge of birth certificates and travel papers will basically decide our summer fate. And, let’s just say that speed and efficiency isn’t high on the list of things that are practiced well in these areas of Kenyan bureaucracy. Anyway, God has been working behind the scenes, and so we have no idea how many potholes and setbacks he has saved us from so far. We only know that he loves us and cares for us deeply, and holds us daily in the palms of his hands.
In the meantime, I’m trying to gain purchase in my quest to complete my masters studies – in particular, I am needing to concentrate time and energy on working towards completing the major research project due in June. It’s tough with so little available resources to draw from, but hopefully things will begin to become clearer and gain momentum soon. With teaching, coaching, adoption stuff, and of course my wondrous family, its easy for time to sift through the hourglass.
Specific prayer requests:
1. that the children’s officer would complete and file the adoption report.
2. the all other necessary documentation would be completed and all those necessary would appear in the hearing.
3. that the hearing would actually take place on March 2
4. that wes’ work permit would be processed and completed before March 2
5. that it would proceed favorably, and that the verdict be delivered before the end of March
6. that other documentation (such as birth certificate and travel papers) be completed in an efficient and timely manner enabling us to come home this summer for furlough
7. that we would make decisions about travel times and dates that would be most advantageous
8. wes would gain momentum in the project
9. continued health and strength for us all
10. the boys would finish the school year well
Blessings on you, and thanks for partnering with us on our continued journey!!!
The Enns clan