AAAAAAH!!!
How's that for a title? That would be us both screaming in utter frustration. What an annoying afternoon. Of course, I say "afternoon" because it took us that long to hear anything. Yes, that means our lawyer didn't call us for two days (in the end I had to call him today). Am I bitter? Maybe a little.
Here's the deal. The judge received the fax and said it wasn't enough. He said he wanted a letter from the embassy saying that it was enough for them if he makes the decision (w/o Warsaw's involvement). So, I called the Embassy again and asked about another letter. Ewa, from the adoption office, told me that the judge has everything he needs and there is nothing else to be sent. It's just that he continues to be unsure of himself. Honestly I wonder (others seem to share this opinion) if he really knows what's going on or not. And it's extremely frustrating.
Another thing going on is our lawyer trying to get in touch with a different, higher-level judge for a consultation. This was suggested by the judge. What none of us, including the lawyer, can figure out is why the judge won't consult with her himself. After all, he's the one with the confusion!! I don't get it. But the lawyer tried several times today with no luck and will be trying tomorrow to catch her in her office. Hopefully he will make contact with her.
Finally I spoke with Sylwia again today. She confirmed that we will be meeting with that committee that will be advocating for the kids right on the 6th of June (next week). She said that there will be a lawyer there who is volunteering his time to fight for our kids. I guess we'll see what that does.
All in all we've gone from "it's going to be over today" at the hearing Monday to "we're never getting out of Poland" today. While I'm writing with some light-heartedness I can tell you that this is unbelievable taxing on us in every way. I called off a meeting tonight because honestly I just can't deal. There's just these enormous issues spinning around in our lives and we have absolutely z-e-r-o control over any of it. It's like this adoption has begun to own us. It's terrible and no one involved can understand it.
I don't know what more to say. Pray. Write your congressman. Pray. I don't know. As always we just thank you for being with us.
Here's the deal. The judge received the fax and said it wasn't enough. He said he wanted a letter from the embassy saying that it was enough for them if he makes the decision (w/o Warsaw's involvement). So, I called the Embassy again and asked about another letter. Ewa, from the adoption office, told me that the judge has everything he needs and there is nothing else to be sent. It's just that he continues to be unsure of himself. Honestly I wonder (others seem to share this opinion) if he really knows what's going on or not. And it's extremely frustrating.
Another thing going on is our lawyer trying to get in touch with a different, higher-level judge for a consultation. This was suggested by the judge. What none of us, including the lawyer, can figure out is why the judge won't consult with her himself. After all, he's the one with the confusion!! I don't get it. But the lawyer tried several times today with no luck and will be trying tomorrow to catch her in her office. Hopefully he will make contact with her.
Finally I spoke with Sylwia again today. She confirmed that we will be meeting with that committee that will be advocating for the kids right on the 6th of June (next week). She said that there will be a lawyer there who is volunteering his time to fight for our kids. I guess we'll see what that does.
All in all we've gone from "it's going to be over today" at the hearing Monday to "we're never getting out of Poland" today. While I'm writing with some light-heartedness I can tell you that this is unbelievable taxing on us in every way. I called off a meeting tonight because honestly I just can't deal. There's just these enormous issues spinning around in our lives and we have absolutely z-e-r-o control over any of it. It's like this adoption has begun to own us. It's terrible and no one involved can understand it.
I don't know what more to say. Pray. Write your congressman. Pray. I don't know. As always we just thank you for being with us.
posted by Michael Shattuck at
11:44 AM
3 Comments:
Gosh! I just can't imagine what y'all are going through. It must be so frustrating!! We will continue to pray for each of you.
WOW!!!! I am praying Phil 4:6-7 for all of you today that you will be able to rest in the "peace that surpasses ALL understanding" as you continue to rest on HIS unending faithfulness. I wish I could make this be over but all I know to do is pray and encourage all of you to be strong, to not be anxious, to persevere...don't give up OR give in...God is still in control!! Give Maciek a hug for me and I'm praying SO HARD that I'll get to see all of y'all soon at Stateside conference at MLC!
Just wanted to say thanks to those of you who have contacted us (either here or through email) to support and encourage us with all of this. We're feeling ok. We trust God completely...even when faced with troubling outcomes. With the rug being pulled up from beneath us this week it's just been tougher than usual.
We appreciate you all deeply.
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