So, first I need to clarify something. I said the other day that I would let you know as soon as I knew something. But, apparently, what I really meant was that I would tell you as soon as we have plans to go pick Little Sister up. Any other news I am going to have to process, deal with, come to terms with and then I can share it with you. Now, if Hubby wrote this blog he would probably tell you right away - but you've got me.
So, Sunday night our coordinator called. She informed us that our missing person (we'll call them MP) had been found. But MP was not found soon enough to get us another court date before October. So, we will have another court date in October. I, honestly, do not know how I feel about this. On the one hand if MP shows at the court date in October it should be easily taken care of and over at that point. The scary thing being - what if they disappear again. Supposedly the head of their region is claiming they will bring MP to the court date personally. But I just do not know. If MP does not show again? Well, we do not know exactly. At some point the court will move on without MP but considering we were told that was going to happen now (after they disappeared on Friday) we have no idea when that will happen. So, all in all what we know for sure is that we are back to waiting. We will head to Ethiopia in November at the earliest.
We do not know yet when our court date will be yet. But I WILL tell you when we know. Why? Because I kept the last two a secret thinking telling you would be unlucky and it certainly did not help. And because I know you want to know. AND we could use your prayers. Also to those family members who have let us be for the past few days I thank you. I appreciate it. I will not avoid you from now until November. Some days I will be able to talk about it and some days I won't. If you call I may answer the phone. I may not. If I don't I will get back to you when I feel that I can.
So, Sunday night our coordinator called. She informed us that our missing person (we'll call them MP) had been found. But MP was not found soon enough to get us another court date before October. So, we will have another court date in October. I, honestly, do not know how I feel about this. On the one hand if MP shows at the court date in October it should be easily taken care of and over at that point. The scary thing being - what if they disappear again. Supposedly the head of their region is claiming they will bring MP to the court date personally. But I just do not know. If MP does not show again? Well, we do not know exactly. At some point the court will move on without MP but considering we were told that was going to happen now (after they disappeared on Friday) we have no idea when that will happen. So, all in all what we know for sure is that we are back to waiting. We will head to Ethiopia in November at the earliest.
We do not know yet when our court date will be yet. But I WILL tell you when we know. Why? Because I kept the last two a secret thinking telling you would be unlucky and it certainly did not help. And because I know you want to know. AND we could use your prayers. Also to those family members who have let us be for the past few days I thank you. I appreciate it. I will not avoid you from now until November. Some days I will be able to talk about it and some days I won't. If you call I may answer the phone. I may not. If I don't I will get back to you when I feel that I can.
So, now we have to figure out how to enjoy the next few months as a family of "only" four. It is going to be hard. This past weekend was REALLY hard. Hubby and I were in bad moods most of the time. Big Brother kind of picked up on it and by Sunday he was in a pretty crummy mood too. Between now and November we have Big Sister's birthday, Hubby's birthday and Big Brother's birthday (and I since that one is in October I am really hoping it is not our court date - just in case). Those things have to be fun. So, we must find a way to enjoy them.
And I will. I will make these next few months fun. I will enjoy the time we have as a family of four. I will take my days one at a time. I will do things that are fun. I will take the kids places that they enjoy. I will smile through it and I will have fun. I will love on my two kiddos at home enough for all three. But I will also be anxious for Little Sister to come home. And I will pray, "Please God bring Little Sister home quickly." (Big Brother's nightly prayer).
And I will. I will make these next few months fun. I will enjoy the time we have as a family of four. I will take my days one at a time. I will do things that are fun. I will take the kids places that they enjoy. I will smile through it and I will have fun. I will love on my two kiddos at home enough for all three. But I will also be anxious for Little Sister to come home. And I will pray, "Please God bring Little Sister home quickly." (Big Brother's nightly prayer).
Lots of hugs coming your way. I hope that the four of you can make this time go by as quickly as possible. I can not even imagine all that is going through you mind. Know that you have people here if/and when you need to vent. May the love of your family of four help to keep you faith about bringing Little Sister home soon.
ReplyDeleteWe will keep you in our prayers.
ReplyDeletejust dropped by to say.. God has a perfect time for every thing! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you!! And to those who tried to leave comments and were not allowed. I have no idea what is up with the comments but like I said before your prayers and good thoughts are very much appreciated!
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