It's so true. My heart is heavy. I don't want to do what I know I have to do tomorrow.
As so many of you know, we have been in the process of trying to adopt two little children from Liberia for over two years now. We were almost finished with the process when the President of Liberia put a hold on all adoptions from that nation.
We have been in the 'waiting game' now since January as the new adoption laws are being pushed through the Liberian government. The news out of Liberia is... well, there basically isn't any news.
One report said that the children whose adoption decrees were completed before Jan 26, 2009, would be processed. That was great news to us because that meant we could get our children. But now, it seems that isn't the real case.
Frankly, I'm tired. I want more than anything to adopt these orphans, but there are so many children who need families out there. If Liberia isn't willing to let their children go to families who really want to adopt them, then our hands are tied.
I've prayed. I've fasted. I've prayed. I've fasted. And everytime the door is still closed tight. I don't believe anything I hear anymore about Liberian adoptions, because no one really seems to know what's going on.
I know these little ones will be worth the fight and that's why tomorrow I plan to call the US Embassy in Liberia to try to get some real answers. It's my last ditch effort to battle for these innocent children. If I hit another dead end road with this call, I'm not sure what we will do.
And that's why I don't want to make this call. If I hear that 'all is well' and the adoption ban will be lifted soon, then GREAT! If not, then it may be time to stop pounding on a door that just will not open. Part of me just wants to live in ignorance and forget the phone call. But I know I can't. I have to call and try to get some answers....
Stay close... I'll keep you posted. Pray for my boldness as I go into "fight mode" for these little ones tomorrow.
I wish you good luck tomorrow with the phone call! I know how much you all care about these beautiful children! No matter what God's will will be done~
Posted by: Vanessa Buttram | October 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Lorie, I will be praying for you, in this very difficult time. I know what you are going through. Please update me on any info you receive with the embassy.
your sister in Christ, Amy
Posted by: amy | October 22, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Praying you through this!!!!
Posted by: Leah Gillen | October 23, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Where do you get your information?
What makes you think that the news on Angel's blog is incorrect?
Posted by: Carolee | October 23, 2009 at 05:07 PM