Updates? StacyKelly, daddysangel, Josie

Still hanging in there...and it is so hard to just sit back and do nothing. We continue to pray everyday. We are just enjoying the summertime with our little angel. Trying to just keep positive and believe everything will be fine. This is all in God's hands...We will keep everyone updated. All we can do is be thankful our angel is still with us.. Even though its extremely hard to not think of what can happen..we cannot allow this to take the enjoyment out of being mommy and daddy. We just stay focused on the fact God brought this angel to us for a reason. We don't take one day for granted and just hold onto the hope this will soon be over and everyone can have peace. Keep praying-St. Jude is the patron of hopeless causes...He will bring visable and speedy help where help is almost despaired of..May He bless us and everyone going through a contested adoption.:wings:

I said a special prayer yesterday during church for all those going through rough times in adoptions. I guess I was praying for all of you (although not to St Jude yesterday, but I'll be sure to do that definitely!!!) Good luck to you all - wishing you peace and stability and permanency in your families.

Thanks Josie and Stacy for the updates. I worry about you guys. Thank you StorkWatcher for your prayers. Yes, Stacy, it is so hard to work to keep the turmoil from the joys of each day with our children. Josie, I also go through the same feelings and the same ups and downs. I have had days where I felt I coudn't take it anymore. And then I have better days where I am willing to fight no matter what. But certainly it takes its' toll. Thanks for the updates and prayers. Hugs for you all,Christie

Just wanted to write and, without saying too much, letting you know that it looks like our situation is going to be OK. Don't know all who read these postings so don't want to say much more than that. And for all of you who are still in turmoil, trust that God is a stronger power than we are and He really does know what is in the best interest of our children. Hang in there everyone and as soon as I can say more, I will do so. THANKS FOR THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT. PRAYERS WORK. LET'S KEEP PRAYING FOR ALL OF US AND NEVER FORGET HOW GOOD OUR GOD TRULY IS. Hugs to all of you,Josie

Christie, You didn't ask about me (sniff, sniff-j/k!) but I'll update anyway, seeing as we got some "news" last week. The appeal will be heard in court in the next few weeks and we are told we'll have an answer between Halloween and Thanksgiving, if you can believe that. DS will 18+ mos old by then. Stacy, I will start praying to St Jude, although I'd like to think our case isn't a "lost cause" LOL.

I'm sorry sadiegirl. Thanks so much for the update! Looks like you and Josie may soon have some closure. I pray the answers will bring a much-needed resolution and that our children will be able to remain where it is best for THEM! BTW - you are so right Josie - don't put anything on this board that you don't want copied and used against you in court. I'm very careful about what I write. I write ONLY the truth and try not to expand beyond that, much. Most of my feelings I don't even post - just the bare facts and some of my frustrations. Stacy - more prayers are going to Saint Jude - hope he is not overwhelmed - lol. Prayers, prayers, prayers. Keep us posted all and thanks! Christie

Hi everyone,Well we have not heard a word from no one.NC courts, OH courts or the Bfather.Her birthday has come and gone and it now makes it 8 straight yrs without any acknowledgement of that day from the BF.According to rulings in NC she should be living with him now,but she is not.If I were a caring loving supporting DADDY she would be I gurantee it.But yet we have not heard a word.I believe GOD knows just how close we were to going bankrupt and also knows in todays world that means you lose.We will not push it until GOD says so.We are using this time to recover and build a savings for this purpose and when GOD moves we will go with him.We had no idea that this BF would do this and were really unprepared.GOD is preparing us now.GOD knows that right is right and wrong is wrong and the way the court system and the BF is disregarding this child is wrong.We just got back from vacation and I learned something that never dawned on me.We went and spent a week with Grandpa and Nana and they were so excited to see the girls and the girls were so excited to see them.All this time the anger I felt because it seemed that my wife and I were the only two that seemed to care about what this would DO to this child to have her ripped from the only home she has ever known,I never once thought about what it would feel like to lose a grandchild or cousin or a neice.I came to realize that if NC gets their way we as parents would not only lose a child,but an entire family would lose a family member.I wonder if the courts or the BF ever thought about that.If the BF feels the same way then GOD bless him.Only GOD knows if he truly does.Me looking at it through human eyes would think that if he did she would have had her last 8 birthdays in NC and if not she would have definately known that I remembered that day with a card and a phone call.I have a feeling though that there will come a day I will give her away and if the BF,s track record remains the same it will be when she is a bride.We will keep everyone posted on any changes and GOD bless you all. Hang in there We are!!:)

I will continue to pray for your family. God bless you and your family.

Hello all, Well, dreams can come true; we rec'd word today that we won the appeal. Appeal Judges ruled that the district court DID have "substantial and competent evidence" to tpr bdad. AND that he has NO grounds to appeal this appeal. So IT.IS.OVER. We finalize in about 30 days!

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!! Wonderful news!!!! I'm so very happy for your family. The weight lifted off of your shoulders and the feeling that FOREVER, now, you are truly a family. I just logged on and saw that you sent this tonite. Reading about someone else's happiness makes it so much better for those of us still waiting. On our end, hoping to know more by the end of this week. Will keep you posted. Again, THRILLED FOR YOU, Sadie Girl!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Josie

Josie, I thought yours was over too? In all of the shuffle, I don't think I have your PM's.

FINALLY!!! I'm sooo glad to know that it is possible for these nightmares to end. I bet you feel a great big weight lifted off your shoulders. Congratulations!!!!!!!

I just hope all of YOUR nightmares end soon. I will pray for quick and happy resolutions for all of you. Can't wait to hear the next good news from someone and hopefully SOON!

I will continue to pray and please keep us informed. Pray for changes in laws that protect the children from being removed from the only parents they have known.

GOOD FOR YOU SADIEGIRL:cheer: MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH JOY AND HAPPINESS IN THE SAME MANNER HE HAS JUST DONE FOR YOUR CHILD.:clap: