Rather than leave the title empty (i.e. the post "untitled") I decided to name the post "untitled". Why? Because I don't think I have a creative cell in my body right now in order to come up with a title that synopsizes the last couple of days.
We heard from Tanya yesterday (Monday) evening around 6 PM from the region where she and Roman had gone. They did, indeed, find Pasha's Mom. However, she did not have any paperwork that would corroborate the name differences on the birth certificate and the separation papers.
We had thought she could simply sign a new paper with an explanation, have it notarized, and we'd be good to go! Nope...that's not the way it works.
So, Tanya spent today at the inspector's office and then the afternoon at court. The issue is now before a judge to decide whether there is sufficient information to declare Pasha available for adoption or not. This process normally takes about 2 weeks. However, we were very clear with Tanya that we do not have 2 weeks. In fact, we need to have our court date no later than Tuesday/Wednesday of next week in order for Michele to make her flight home and for me to return a couple of weeks later. So, they are going to try to cram into 2 days a process that normally takes 2 weeks! I know what you're thinking...."this is not possible in Ukraine!"
The plan at this time is for Tanya to go back to court tomorrow and make sure that progress is being made, with a target of Thursday to render a conclusion. That conclusion will be either thumbs up or thumbs down on Pasha's availability to be adopted. We have been thinking and praying about this all weekend and are emotionally spent. We go back and forth between anticipating that Pasha will come with us to preparing to break the news to him that he will not be coming with us. I won't say we're quite at "peace" yet with either conclusion, but we strongly believe God is in the midst of this and the conclusion rendered will not be out of his will.
So, we wait...some more. We will have an update from Tanya tomorrow and hope to have more info on whether in fact the courts will be able to render a conclusion on Thursday. Please pray that it happens and pray that the conclusion is clear and that our hearts are prepared either way.
Thanks for reading.
Bruce and Michele
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We are definitely praying that God would open a door no one can shut. We know you ultimately want His will for your family and for Pasha- trust that it will come to pass. When you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying God will move mountains for you!
ReplyDeleteO No! I know that your facilitator will do all she can to advocate for the child with "It is not his fault the paperwork is not correct." Praying for compassion on behalf of the courts! Praying too that whatever the outcome, Pasha knows you care for him and will wait for him, even if it means coming back months later! Praying hard too!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep praying for you and all the children (both here and there). I am confident God will give you the peace and understanding you need exactly at the moment you need it throughout this process. As you so aptly stated, the conclusion will not be out of His will.
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep praying...
ReplyDelete"The will of God will never lead us where the grace of God cannot keep us."
Praying for you both and for Pasha. Hope to bring some encouragment with me on Friday! :)
ReplyDeletePraying for your family! I do not understand the breakdown in communication between the SDA and the region! Hang in there!
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