We need our court date ASAP
A juvenile services regional director wants to meet about our adoption of Anya and Samuel. The timing is atrocious, because had he just signed our document, we'd be making plans for court this week. Igor was able to get the document we needed signed, averting this appointment (Yay Igor).
I was speaking with someone from another family who said you feel like your schedule is being fit around someone else's schedule. I feel the same way.
Please pray that we get our court date fast. We are in limbo again. We've been here before, in a time and place of never knowing what the timeline is. Time lines are important to people who own a business, and who commuicate to employers and clients how long something will take. Not knowing is a real problem. The time lines over here are described by our handlers in the best English they can manage, but it always leave communication wanting. Nellie and I never really understand what they are talking about. Once we get our court date, the time line will have meaning again.
Finally, the fatigue of the wait is taking a toll on Anya. I think our bond with Anya is quite strong, and when we leave each day, it is very hard for her. Please pray for Anya. I really don't think Samuel is too aware of any of this, which of course makes sense for a 3 year old.
I'm still thinking about heading home for the 10 day waiting period. Living in Kiev is expensive. You have to fork over about $80.00 a day for an apartment (do the math) and you have to keep a family of four fed, and entertained. With the initial visit growing from 4 weeks to (please God, not 6), not including the 10 day wait, and not including the after court embassy paperwork, the costs and the amount of homesickness really piles up. I really wonder how missionaries can handle it. I think Minnesota is the best state in the best country in the world, and I really miss it.
I was speaking with someone from another family who said you feel like your schedule is being fit around someone else's schedule. I feel the same way.
Please pray that we get our court date fast. We are in limbo again. We've been here before, in a time and place of never knowing what the timeline is. Time lines are important to people who own a business, and who commuicate to employers and clients how long something will take. Not knowing is a real problem. The time lines over here are described by our handlers in the best English they can manage, but it always leave communication wanting. Nellie and I never really understand what they are talking about. Once we get our court date, the time line will have meaning again.
Finally, the fatigue of the wait is taking a toll on Anya. I think our bond with Anya is quite strong, and when we leave each day, it is very hard for her. Please pray for Anya. I really don't think Samuel is too aware of any of this, which of course makes sense for a 3 year old.
I'm still thinking about heading home for the 10 day waiting period. Living in Kiev is expensive. You have to fork over about $80.00 a day for an apartment (do the math) and you have to keep a family of four fed, and entertained. With the initial visit growing from 4 weeks to (please God, not 6), not including the 10 day wait, and not including the after court embassy paperwork, the costs and the amount of homesickness really piles up. I really wonder how missionaries can handle it. I think Minnesota is the best state in the best country in the world, and I really miss it.
Dave...we prayed and will continue to pray for this mountain to be removed and that His kingdom come and will be done (until your court date is successfully completed). We pray for favor with all government and judical officials. We also pray protection over all of you (incl. Anya & Artuim) and the childcare business and clientele.
ReplyDeleteGod bless the Moores abundantly!
Hi guys!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Did you have to still meet with the person from Juvenile services today? How did it go? Praying for a court day soon.
Blessings,
The Boehrs family