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Old 05-03-2008, 04:02 PM
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I really need some prayers from my forum friends.

Here is the story..... As you know we have been on hold with adoption number 2 for more than a year. We have been having fun as a family and buying out our business partner and hoping to find a new house, had some family living with us for a while etc. etc. Before we knew it we had been on hold for a year.

I believe with all of my heart that miracles happen every day and we get the children we are supposed to have. So, today I am sitting by a 70ish woman holding a 6 month old on her lap. I of course was gaga over the baby cooing and making an utter fool of myself but loving very minute of it.

She commented that she had 5 kids and that 3 are adopted. She asked me how many kids we have and I shared our journey etc. I shared with her that we are dying to adopt a baby girl and are considering IA or open adoption.

Turns out baby lives with grandma. The state feels she and her DH are too old to take on an additional responsibility as they have the baby's much older sibs as well and is pushing foster care/adoption. You can see where this is leading. She commented after we spoke that she felt she had just met an angel (me) and that she had felt she had known me for years and so I gave her my card. I said if there was anything I could do to help her to call on me. Baby sitting relief etc.. She said they are looking for someone to take the baby. It was then that she put the baby on her shoulder and I noticed she had a severe bald spot and really matted hair from obvious neglect. She was really cleaned up but there was some tell tale signs like the matted hair. Poor little buddie.

The baby is "K" and she is 6 months old. Two alcoholic parents. The mother called the babies Grandmother and said I'm on the corner witout formula or diapers and you need to come get the baby. So the grandmother went to get the baby. Now what?

My hope is that you will all pray for Gods will for this child. She is so deserving of a loving family and the best place is to be with her own family. If that is not possible then a loving family should be available to her so that a connection to her siblings and grandparents can be available as well.
We are here. Our hearts are open our arms are open. All I ask is for prayers for God's will. Nothing more.
Thanks friends!
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" I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH

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Old 05-03-2008, 04:43 PM
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God's will be done. Prayers have been lifted for you all. I hope you come away from this satisfied with his answer. Good luck and God's blessings.
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Old 05-03-2008, 05:22 PM
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Old 05-03-2008, 05:44 PM
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You and your situation and especially that baby girl are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Old 05-03-2008, 05:48 PM
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Our thougts are with you and little girl as this amazing story unfolds....
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Old 05-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and this beautiful little girl. Please let us know what happens.
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Old 05-03-2008, 07:14 PM
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wow...prayers for you, this family and this precious child. Please let us know if you hear from them again.
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Old 05-03-2008, 09:05 PM
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I wish the best for everyone involved.
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:29 AM
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God works in the most mysterious ways.

My thoughts are with you and your family as well as the Grandmother and Baby 'K'.

Please keep us posted.
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:27 AM
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Prayers that God may help that poor baby, her parents and grandmother figure what is best for all involved. Poor baby 'K'...

Prayers for you that you will find your baby girl as well..wherever and whoever she may be!
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:43 AM
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It is always his will that wil lbe down. Pray for the Holy spirit to guide you. I pray that she will find her loving home. God be with you. Always.
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:16 AM
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Thanks everyone! We really appreciate it! I will be sure to update! HUGS!
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" I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:32 AM
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Prayers going out...
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Old 05-04-2008, 04:59 PM
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Good luck, ddahl. I sure hope something works out for this poor little one...
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:37 PM
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Prayers and best wishes to all involved! Let us know what happens.

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