Well, if Jim thought he was outnumbered before, it just got piled on! It's official, we were granted legal guardianship of Tracy today by the Ugandan High Court! It was a great birthday present for Jim and he'd be happy to tell you the same. Jim's wanting on the computer as well, so my addition today will be short - I'll defer to the birthday boy! In fact, you might want to check his blog, I think that's where he'll end up! So, we went to court and received a wonderful gift. We were given the verbal reading we wanted to hear. Next, we needed the written ruling. The judge decided to go home before signing the order, so it gets put off until tomorrow. We were really hoping for today so we could get the other things taken care of first thing tomorrow morning and then hopefully get to the Embassy tomorrow to begin the visa process. In my human timing, it appears that we will be cutting it really close to get Tracy's visa in the time frame we need to ensure that she can come home with us. It looks like the embassy will be closed on Monday and they're only open until noon tomorrow (Friday). So, we're praying for all of the documents necessary to be finalized tomorrow within enough time to get us into the embassy before noon. I'll be honest with you - that's asking for a miracle! If it doesn't work, we have to keep moving forward. And that we will do. So, we are still so thankful for your prayers. A really big one was answered today!! We have a new little girl who is waiting to come home and meet you all! Thanks to all of you who have sent us comments on the blog. It's really fun to read your thoughts and well wishes. Our hearts are rejoicing tonight! Tanya
8 comments:
We are rejoicing with you!!!
With much love and continued prayers,
The Rubles
yeah congratulations! looking forward to meeting her someday....or at least in a christmas picture! our love & continued prayers to you all! XOXO
Caroline, Ted & kids
WOO HOO!!! Congratulations seems like such a small word for such a HUGE thing, but it will have to do! Still praying that things keep rolling . . . Africa is so, well, Africa!
Congratulations you guys. We can't wait to see you three. We will continue to pray that the upcoming days and needs get accomplished smoothly. Happy Birthday Jim.
Love,
Tony and Colleen
We're soo excited for you! Pretty soon you'll be driving an econoline van! Girls can you imagine? :) Love you and miss you!
Mathew and Collette
God is beyond magnificent and wondrous!!!
We look forward to big hugs when you get back with Tracy!
Tanya & Jim - I haven't seen you guys for upteen years... but I'm rejoicing with you!
GOD is soooo Good! I praise Him for showing us all once again that "Nothing is impossible with GOD". Happiest of Birthdays for Pastor Jim and continued love and prayers for you all. The grandmother has been particularly on my heart these days...It will be wonderful to see what wondrous things GOD will do in the days ahead--Connie Mace
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