Failed Again!

Unfortunately, we did not pass court again today. And we are equally shocked because we found out that our kids have two older brothers ages 13 and 16. Feels like I went to get a sonogram and the Dr. told me I was having quintuplets when I thought it was just triplets. These boys are unadoptable for whatever reason. We don't even know their names although asked for more info. because we are assuming that if this adoption goes through we will probably be having some communication with them via letters etc. So now we have a new court date 12/21 and the agency will have to prove that they are sponsoring the two boys. This means financial aid and schooling (which you have to give some credit to the judge for thinking of this). The boys have to agree to go to school and show up before the judge. We also have decided to take our funds that are allocated to WorldVIsion, Shaohannah's Hope and Christian Children's Fund and and give them to the Layla sponsorship program. We have not been asked or required to do this which we appreciated but feel it is warranted. The money goes into a general fund for their programs not necessarily specifically for these kids. It is an excellent program anyhow....but just praying the kids are not going to cry and be disappointed with waiting as their friends leave etc. Please just pray with us and for us and all 5 of the kids in Ethiopia. The good thing is that it looks like the kids will move straight into our new house.

I also think we are in the elite group of people who have gone to court this much.

Thanks,
D