Updated:
I have added specific prayers for one more little one at the end of the listing. I also fixed a typo in there--sorry!
During this journey to bring HG home, my faith has grown. It has been tested, but in the end, it has grown. I KNOW that God will take care of me. My human side, however, likes to think it should take over.... I decided to make a list of all of the specific things for which I should pray daily for our case as well as the others caught in this mess. I emailed the families in process, asking them if they would like to add something to my list that is either particular to their child or their case. I'm pasting this lengthy list below. One of the families thanked me for writing it out like this. I'm a list maker. I don't always get it all accomplished or marked off of my list, but I like seeing things in writing and this helps me to keep my communcations going with God. I hope it helps you too.
PRAYERS:
Process
--for people in power and decision making positions to do what's best for our child
--for there to be no Constitutional Injunction this week
--for the hearts of everyone will be softened to act quickly on behalf of our children
--for all obstacles to be removed and the process to be able to flow quickly through
--for our cases to have favor with officials and for God to remove those people who stand in our way
--for the children to no longer be held by the injustices of adults for which they had no control over
--for the process to be quick and without setbacks
Families
--continued strength to perservere through the process
--financial resources to provide for our families as well as the adoption needs
--support and caring from our own circle of friends
--for the other children in our families to not feel neglected or "short changed"
--for a sense of peace surrounding the process
--for the knowledge and wisdom needed to bring our new children into our families and how to best meet their needs once they do come home to us
--for peace and healing for us as the parents and families, in mind and soul
--for knowledge and peace with the understanding of why we have endured this process in our efforts to bring the children home
--for God to "save us from persecution by those who seek to do evil."
--for God's perfect will to be done, whether that means our children grow up with us here in the US or in Guatemala
--for us to accept God's perfect will
Children in Process
--for God's continued protection of their bodies and minds
--for the current caregivers, that they will love and nurture our children as their own until they can join us
--for the children to continue to learn
--for their comfort, knowing that we are here, preparing our lives to include them physically
--for their health
--for each child to receive the proper stimulation and nurturing needed to minimize institutional behaviors
Specifics for each child:
SM
--for continued physical growth and development
--for good health
--for her to begin to learn about families and understanding of how she will fit into one
--for her to know the love of her family
--for her to continue to learn
MA
--for the orphanage to release MA the care of the foster mom
--for the orphanage to release MA's paperwork/file
--for MA to be able to transition smoothly to the foster family
HG:
--for her to not be confused about why we had to leave her
--for her mind to stay open and accepting of us as her family
--for her to wear her glasses and eye patches as needed to help her vision to improve
--for her to continue to gain strength and stability in her movements/mobility
--for her to continue to learn at her school as well as with her foster family
--for her to know that we love her and are ready for her to come home to us
CP:
--for him to understand that his family is working hard to get him home
--for his mind and body to be protected from harm
--for him to remain strong, happy, and to feel loved
--for physical growth and endurance
AC:
--for her to continue to grow and learn in her current beautiful envirnoment in Guatemala
--for her to begin to adjust to life without her "brothers and sister" she has currently at her orphanage as they start to go home to their families
--for her to bond to her family in a way that gives everyone more strength and love
C:
--for God to surround his mind, body, and soul with His goodness and protection
RA:
--for God to surround his mind, body, and soul with His goodness and protection
--for RA to be receiving the attention and emotional care that he needs
--for RA to not have any anxieties or fears after his accident
--for RA know that his family loves him and is working hard to bring him home
JR:
--for God to surround his mind, body, and soul with His goodness and protection
IC:
-for her to not have a negative perception when she grows up of Guatemala based on the events of the past 2 years
-for her to not feel unloved or confused when her family visits and then leaves
-for her to be provided love, guidance, and patience until she is forever in the arms of her family
-for her biological mother to stay involved in the process for as long as it takes to complete
-for her case to be submitted to Family Court and for the social worker to work accurately and quickly
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