picture taken November 2003 before we ever had a clue God would bring us to this point in our lives as a married couple and as His children. My how time flies..... or does it?!?!?!?!?Well, we will try again Monday for the court date. We hope and pray everyone will show up at the courts and all agree that our son needs to come home to us. I know we will have other obstacles to overcome and face, but some kind of direction would be oh so nice at this point.
Please pray for all involved that they will find favor on our case and let it proceed as an abandonment (hopefully on an easy route, no one really knows). Also pray for Nathan, he will have to travel to the court hearing himself, along with a nanny.
Pray for mountains to move in Guatemala!
This has been far beyond what we ever imagined. Would I want to do it over again, No. Would I change a thing, No. Is it easy, NO! I want nothing more than for this nightmare to be over. Somedays I feel nothing and others I have every emotion in the book. It has been a little over 2 years since the adoption process started. When we began we were told 9-12 months and we would have a "baby". It has been a little over 5 years since we started "trying" to have a family.
Now it is not about "having a baby" or "starting a family", there is so much more to this story... this journey. God had a bigger plan. God has taught me, us, so much through this process and I still have tons more to learn ( I am a little slow;)). God has used this journey to reach so many people we know and do not know. Had we brought our "baby" home in December of 2007, we would not be the change people we are today. The hard lessons we have learned would not be present. Our eyes would not be opened to the bigger world outside of our small town.
We have learned that this journey is not about us, it was never about us starting a family or having a baby... it is about our Savior. He is the one who is brought us to this point. Would I as a human being ever put myself through this??? NEVER!! Only by the grace of God can I endure such daily trials. God is my Hope.
Thank you for your prayers and supports. My prayer for you is that this journey has some how changed your relationship with Jesus....
***the old picture is present (and not nathan) because the laptop died and i am using the desktop which has no pics of our baby boy and i do not like posts without a visual:)
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We spent extra time this morning praying for those mountains to move. We continue to pray that the Lord would protect Nathan, plant seeds in his little heart so that he will grow to love Jesus, that God would allow him to officially be an Allums, that you would have the strength to seek the Lord even on your weariest of days, and of course, that the Lord would be glorified. We pray that all those involved in some way would be "better" for and through this trial and not "bitter." There is just one letter separating these words yet they affect one's spiritual life in very different ways. We are so proud of you guys and the faith that you maintain despite the ups and downs of the past two years. You guys are a perfect picture of trusting in the Lord's sovereign plan despite the heartache His plan allows. We love you and look forward to seeing you in days.
Stephanie,
For some reason, my blog following page has not logged your most recent updates. (Maybe because you're now private!) Anyway, something or more like Someone! led me to check up on you today. As always, the timing is perfect as I see you need our prayers especially tomorrow.
You are always in my heart and in my prayers, but tonight and tomorrow you will be there even more than ever.
I wish you could feel the arms that are embracing you in prayer and in love all across this country. May your faith continue to sustain you and may tomorrow bring good news.
Therese
Hey Steph and Casey,
Braden and I were just reading your blog. He was very impressed that Nathan was wearing a shirt with ToMater on it in one of his pictures.
I will be praying tonight and all day tomorrow for the court date to go like it needs to. I will also be praying of the two of you to stay strong. I am ashamed to say that I don't check in as much as I should, but I am so encouraged by your strength, faith, and courage. I can see how much you have grown through this.
Nathan is so blessed to have people like you fighting and praying for him! I believe that he will be in your arms soon!
Love and prayers!
Jenny Nelson
Steph, We are praying for you, Casey and Nathan right now. We ARE praying for our MIGHTY God to move mountains!
Just know that you are not alone. Our hearts are hurting with you. We are standing with you and believing in God's good and perfect plan for your family.
We love and miss you! Waiting to hear....
Karrie and the rest
Praying for you and waiting to hear what God does today.
I have lifting you and Nathan's case up in prayer today. My heart goes out to you!
Been thinking of you and praying for ALL of you today!! Knowing and trusting God is near and holding you close every step of the way! Hoping you heard good news today : )
We are praying that God will touch all involved and make them realize Nathan is the most important person in this whole process and he has two wonderful Christian parents waiting on him. God knows what wonderful parents you both are and we are praying God will give the powers in Guatemala direction to see Nathan's journey home. Love, Poppy
Been praying for you all day.
Praying for you and wondering if you have heard anything?
Praying that whatever has transpired that you feel the Lord's loving arms around you. Continuing to pray for you all as the Lord takes you through this time.
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