Ordained Phone Call
First off, the word "ordained" seems like a strange word to use here but it fits perfectly. Just to set the stage, I'm referring to yesterday's phone call being setup, prescribed, determined by God to take place.
Now then...I've got to share more about that key phone call that I made to Ms. Aleksandra Kowalczyk. My mind is still reeling after getting more of the context around that situation.
Let's back up a few months. Our lawyer had come to the realization that he needed to find someone to speak with at the ministry. But at the same time he was working through another contact to figure out who the best person would be to contact. It was suggested to him by this person that he needed to get a hold of "such-and-such" office but that he needed to steer clear of a certain Aleksandra Kowalczyk! So, he kept that in mind and began making some calls.
The lawyer, Bogdan, finally got a hold of someone else after many attempts who determined that, in fact, he needed to speak directly with Ms. Kowalczyk. After receiving the tip about her, however, he felt a certain amount of anxiety about making that call. But knowing that he would need to speak with her eventually, he began trying to track her down. I say "track her down" because Bogdan repeatedly called without catching her in the office. That info is current, meaning he's been trying to reach her over the course of the last few weeks!
Fast forward to yesterday. Here I am...completely unaware who I am calling...really calling only on a "fluke" (so I thought) after being led to that number through a completely unrelated party found by a random Google search. I catch her in her office on my first attempt! She is absolutely, blow-your-mind positive about our situation without having seen any papers or knowing the situation personally. She wants to act, to help us resolve the situation for the good of the kids. And she wants to do it now.
So, after my phone call I called Bogdan. It turns out that he thought, "oh great, another government office...what are they going to need now?" He hung up from me and awaited the incoming SMS with the person's contact info...and wait...what's this?...Aleksandra Kowalczyk?? He couldn't believe what he was seeing! He immediately called her and she answered! She began explaining how good it was that he called...how it is so hard to reach her because there are only two workers in her office and they are in and out constantly each day. She explained her positive attitude toward our case and reiterated everything that she had said to me (I love consistency and honesty!).
After speaking about all of the specifics concerning our case, she explained that she needed our documents ASAP and that as soon as they were received she would begin working on them. Delicately, Bogdan began asking about how long the process would take. Knowing this is a high-level government office he asked, "Are we talking one month...two...three, four, five, six?" And she responds, "I don't think it should be more than two weeks." Slap me around and call me Shirley because this is unreal! The government...and they're saying two weeks!
Just to fill out the whole picture, what this means is that if she can get us the ministry's approval, then there is a chance that the judge would be able to finalize the adoption before he goes on holiday in July. That would put us back on track to get home sometime in late July/early-August so that the kids could begin school August 15 in St. Louis.
Can you see now why I'm calling that an ordained phone call? In our conversations yesterday with Bogdan, Sylwia, and the vice director of the children's home I shared about how I had no idea who I was calling. They were hysterical to hear that...couldn't believe it! And further, they couldn't believe that I reached her the first time I picked up the phone!! I answered all of that by saying "this is God, guiding our case!" There is absolutely no other possible explanation. None.
Be encouraged...may your faith be strengthened. We believe we are witnessing the answer to our prayers that we have all been seeking!!
Now then...I've got to share more about that key phone call that I made to Ms. Aleksandra Kowalczyk. My mind is still reeling after getting more of the context around that situation.
Let's back up a few months. Our lawyer had come to the realization that he needed to find someone to speak with at the ministry. But at the same time he was working through another contact to figure out who the best person would be to contact. It was suggested to him by this person that he needed to get a hold of "such-and-such" office but that he needed to steer clear of a certain Aleksandra Kowalczyk! So, he kept that in mind and began making some calls.
The lawyer, Bogdan, finally got a hold of someone else after many attempts who determined that, in fact, he needed to speak directly with Ms. Kowalczyk. After receiving the tip about her, however, he felt a certain amount of anxiety about making that call. But knowing that he would need to speak with her eventually, he began trying to track her down. I say "track her down" because Bogdan repeatedly called without catching her in the office. That info is current, meaning he's been trying to reach her over the course of the last few weeks!
Fast forward to yesterday. Here I am...completely unaware who I am calling...really calling only on a "fluke" (so I thought) after being led to that number through a completely unrelated party found by a random Google search. I catch her in her office on my first attempt! She is absolutely, blow-your-mind positive about our situation without having seen any papers or knowing the situation personally. She wants to act, to help us resolve the situation for the good of the kids. And she wants to do it now.
So, after my phone call I called Bogdan. It turns out that he thought, "oh great, another government office...what are they going to need now?" He hung up from me and awaited the incoming SMS with the person's contact info...and wait...what's this?...Aleksandra Kowalczyk?? He couldn't believe what he was seeing! He immediately called her and she answered! She began explaining how good it was that he called...how it is so hard to reach her because there are only two workers in her office and they are in and out constantly each day. She explained her positive attitude toward our case and reiterated everything that she had said to me (I love consistency and honesty!).
After speaking about all of the specifics concerning our case, she explained that she needed our documents ASAP and that as soon as they were received she would begin working on them. Delicately, Bogdan began asking about how long the process would take. Knowing this is a high-level government office he asked, "Are we talking one month...two...three, four, five, six?" And she responds, "I don't think it should be more than two weeks." Slap me around and call me Shirley because this is unreal! The government...and they're saying two weeks!
Just to fill out the whole picture, what this means is that if she can get us the ministry's approval, then there is a chance that the judge would be able to finalize the adoption before he goes on holiday in July. That would put us back on track to get home sometime in late July/early-August so that the kids could begin school August 15 in St. Louis.
Can you see now why I'm calling that an ordained phone call? In our conversations yesterday with Bogdan, Sylwia, and the vice director of the children's home I shared about how I had no idea who I was calling. They were hysterical to hear that...couldn't believe it! And further, they couldn't believe that I reached her the first time I picked up the phone!! I answered all of that by saying "this is God, guiding our case!" There is absolutely no other possible explanation. None.
Be encouraged...may your faith be strengthened. We believe we are witnessing the answer to our prayers that we have all been seeking!!
posted by Michael Shattuck at
1:29 AM
3 Comments:
wow wow wow!! That is amazing! God is good isn't He!! Still in prayer for you guys! Love ya!
Crissy
Awesome!!! God is THE ONLY GREAT GOD whether the times are good or bad, but it sure is awesome to hear good news! I look forward to hearing more good news...I'll keep praying toward that end!
Ms. Marlene
So glad to hear the recent news. God will get the whole glory--to be witnessed by ALL involved, when impossible things happen. Praying that HIS NAME is lifted up before all those who are a part of this process--including those who don't yet believe. Praying for you all!!
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