In exactly 5 days from now we will be sitting in a courtroom for the termination hearing that will determine whether or not the birthmother's rights will end that day. We are very relieved that the end is most likely near. If the judge rules in favor of termination that means we will be done with visits, done with having to get birthmom's permission to take the girls anywhere, done with so much of the emotional turmoil involved with foster care. We are trusting that God has brought us this far for a reason and we feel very secure in what the verdict will be on Monday. If termination happens there is a chance that she will appeal the decision which means we would have to wait several months before we could get an adoption date, and we are anticipating that she will appeal because it seems like most birthparents do. The good thing is that even if she appeals, visits will still be done and we can begin to enjoy like without the constant reminders of foster care.
Please pray with us for Monday. Pray specifically for wisdom for the judge, for clarity of speech for all the witnesses testifying, for comfort for the birthmother if her right's are terminated, for strength for us as we sit through hours of testimony. We will let you know how things went and we hope and pray we will have good news to share!
Hi, I ran across your blog awhile back through my sister in law (Nicki Buhler). I've been following because we are fostering in Canada and I completely empathize with you. We have a 4 year old that we took as a foster child after his termination hearing and our adoption with him should be final in the next few months : ) But with that said, we will begin fostering again in the next month with the hopes of gaining siblings for our little man. We know it's a long hard road when it starts out as a fostering situation, but we believe God has a plan for our 'sons' life that includes siblings (we live in the country and he is soooo lonely). We actually had a month old baby in January but because Social Services were not honest with us about his situation we asked to have him change homes. Just to find out a few months later that he will most likely be going for permanency and if we would have kept him we could have most likely adopted him. My heart is still sad that we lost him! But again, God's plan is greater! Sorry to ramble, just wanted to let you know that I have been sincerely praying for you as my heart goes out to you. God's perfect will for you and your twins will be carried out! Lord give the Judge supernatural eyes to see the situation for what it is and bring these girls home where they can grow up to serve you. Thank you Jesus that your grace is covering the hearing tomorrow! And I just speak peace to these parents and the birthmother in Jesus name! Please let us know how it goes.... Blessings!
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