The social worker did come and do a home visit. She requested that Wayne find the birthmother as she could not, and for us to find an adoption agency that was licensed to do international adoption in Hague Treaty countries. She said that if we could get a statement from them saying they could do the six-month post placement visits, then the Adoption Committee might consider waiving the requirement of the visits being done in Thailand. Otherwise, I may have to return to Thailand for six months for the visits which would be a real hardship on our family.
Wayne phoned me Friday evening and said that the birthmom had signed the consent forms in front of the social worker. (which we thought was done a couple years ago!) Praise the Lord for that! So now we just have to find an adoption agency here in Texas that is qualified and willing to do these post-placement reports AND pray that the Adoption Committee will allow this so that I do not have to return to Thailand for 6 months.
God answers prayer!!
Bonnie Sue and Wayne
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
GOOD NEWS!
Evidently, things are starting to move! Our social worker phoned Wayne and said she is coming for a home visit tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.! Pray that she will see everything in a positive light and that she will see that he is healthy, well cared for, and loved completely!!
Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Romans 8:36-38
2 Corinthians 2:14
New King James Version (NKJV)
14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
PRAISE JESUS!
PRAISE JESUS!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Overdue Update
Well, we are STILL waiting. We have no response as yet from the letters we wrote the King and the Princess of Thailand. Our attorney here in the States found an attorney in Bangkok and referred us to him. He, in turn, referred us to a couple who "assisted" him on cases similar to ours. We contacted them and we have not had any results or much communication from them either. We are praying about another option. Keep you posted, but don't hold your breath!!
We continue to trust in the One who does the impossible and makes miracles happen.
Bonnie Sue & Wayne
We continue to trust in the One who does the impossible and makes miracles happen.
Bonnie Sue & Wayne
Monday, May 28, 2012
"The King and I"......
Dear Family and Friends,
Well, here is the latest: Wayne said that someone told him they heard of a family whose adoption was also "stuck" and that they appealed to the King of Thailand with a letter and their adoption went through! So we have written a letter to the King and Wayne is getting it translated, then we will have it delivered along with some photos. Pray for God's favor with the King, as His Word says that He turns/directs the hearts of the kings of the earth. Only the King of Kings can do that!
Also, our attorney, Kelly Ensslin, is also working on our behalf. Right now we are attempting to locate a Thai attorney in Bangkok who works in international adoptions, possibly one who works with an adoption agency there. We hope to hear soon exactly how to proceed to get things moving. The U.S.State Dept. Office of Children's Issues has also been helping.
We continue to trust the Lord and believe He WILL release this adoption decree!
We covet your continued prayer support.
For Jedidiah and those who have no families,
Bonnie Sue and Wayne
Well, here is the latest: Wayne said that someone told him they heard of a family whose adoption was also "stuck" and that they appealed to the King of Thailand with a letter and their adoption went through! So we have written a letter to the King and Wayne is getting it translated, then we will have it delivered along with some photos. Pray for God's favor with the King, as His Word says that He turns/directs the hearts of the kings of the earth. Only the King of Kings can do that!
Also, our attorney, Kelly Ensslin, is also working on our behalf. Right now we are attempting to locate a Thai attorney in Bangkok who works in international adoptions, possibly one who works with an adoption agency there. We hope to hear soon exactly how to proceed to get things moving. The U.S.State Dept. Office of Children's Issues has also been helping.
We continue to trust the Lord and believe He WILL release this adoption decree!
We covet your continued prayer support.
For Jedidiah and those who have no families,
Bonnie Sue and Wayne
Monday, May 7, 2012
Waiting...waiting and more waiting!
Dear family & friends,
One of the hardest things to do is WAIT!! It can be pure agony. Someone once said that "patience is a bitter cup that only the strong can drink". How true!!
We have, at the direction of our attorney, written our congressman and senators concerning our adoption plight. Additionally, our attorney has contacted the U.S. State Dept., Office of Children's Issues. We are now waiting to hear any news concerning the holdup in Jedidiah's adoption. Please pray that God will move and that soon Jedidiah and Wayne will be coming to us!
Friday, May 11th, Jedidiah will turn 5 years old. I am so saddened that I cannot be with him to celebrate and make him an "Elephant Cake" like I did on his 3rd birthday as he just LOVES elephants! I told him recently that when he comes I will make him one even if it is not his birthday!! He was very thrilled about that!
Blessings be upon all of you who donated the attorney fees. We greatly, greatly, appreciate your help. Thank you all again so very much.
Believing God fights & wins our battles,
Bonnie Sue & Wayne
One of the hardest things to do is WAIT!! It can be pure agony. Someone once said that "patience is a bitter cup that only the strong can drink". How true!!
We have, at the direction of our attorney, written our congressman and senators concerning our adoption plight. Additionally, our attorney has contacted the U.S. State Dept., Office of Children's Issues. We are now waiting to hear any news concerning the holdup in Jedidiah's adoption. Please pray that God will move and that soon Jedidiah and Wayne will be coming to us!
Friday, May 11th, Jedidiah will turn 5 years old. I am so saddened that I cannot be with him to celebrate and make him an "Elephant Cake" like I did on his 3rd birthday as he just LOVES elephants! I told him recently that when he comes I will make him one even if it is not his birthday!! He was very thrilled about that!
Blessings be upon all of you who donated the attorney fees. We greatly, greatly, appreciate your help. Thank you all again so very much.
Believing God fights & wins our battles,
Bonnie Sue & Wayne
Thursday, March 29, 2012
PRAISE THE LORD!
Praise the Lord Jesus for a surprise donation of $1,300 which completes the balance for the attorney retainer of $3,000!!! Thank you, Lord! And thanks to some VERY generous people who must have a huge heart. Thanks to all of you who contributed to this cause. I will keep this blog up so that you may keep informed of Jedidiah's adoption progress. As of yet, we still have no news.
I have posted some new photos Wayne sent me of Jedidiah. The blue outfit is the traditional Thai "working people's" uniform. The red and black outfit is one I sent him via the Meades recently, a "Car's Movie" pit uniform! He loved it especially because it had built-in muscles!!
Awaiting Victory through Jesus,
Bonnie Sue and Wayne
I have posted some new photos Wayne sent me of Jedidiah. The blue outfit is the traditional Thai "working people's" uniform. The red and black outfit is one I sent him via the Meades recently, a "Car's Movie" pit uniform! He loved it especially because it had built-in muscles!!
Awaiting Victory through Jesus,
Bonnie Sue and Wayne
Sunday, March 18, 2012
MORE WAITING.....(BIG SIGH)
Our international lawyer, Kelly, was not able to contact the people she needed to as they were in some kind of conference on adoption in Miami. Tomorrow they are suppose to be back in the office, but Kelly said if I don't hear from her by Tuesday afternoon to give her a call. PRAY that she can connect with the right people who can help.
Wayne has decided to try Jedidiah in a special 3 week pre-school program that is Thai/English. Jedidiah at first acted upset. So Wayne asked him how he felt about going. He said "are you happy about going or are you not happy about going"? Jedidiah took his face out of the pillow he had buried it in and replied, "Both!" I thought that was an excellent response from a not quite 5 yr. old!! I think Wayne will have a problem dealing with "being alone" most of the day for three weeks and Jedidiah may have problems dealing with "Daddy leaving him" for the day for three weeks! Actually, Wayne already confessed that he will really miss him!! I think they have become quite close buddies!! :)
Please continue to pray for their release from this bureaucratic nightmare.
Blessings,
Bonnie Sue
Wayne has decided to try Jedidiah in a special 3 week pre-school program that is Thai/English. Jedidiah at first acted upset. So Wayne asked him how he felt about going. He said "are you happy about going or are you not happy about going"? Jedidiah took his face out of the pillow he had buried it in and replied, "Both!" I thought that was an excellent response from a not quite 5 yr. old!! I think Wayne will have a problem dealing with "being alone" most of the day for three weeks and Jedidiah may have problems dealing with "Daddy leaving him" for the day for three weeks! Actually, Wayne already confessed that he will really miss him!! I think they have become quite close buddies!! :)
Please continue to pray for their release from this bureaucratic nightmare.
Blessings,
Bonnie Sue
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