Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in my post! We've had so much going on lately, that when I finally sit down...I'm exhausted! Jack Everett's first court hearing took place Tuesday, 8/23 at 3:50 am our time (4:50 pm in Taitung). Needless to say, I did not get any sleep Monday night when I went to bed. I think it was around 1:30 when I dozed off and then set my alarm to wake-up at 3:30 to pray for JE, the staff, the judge, and his birthmom. I could not go to sleep after that, as I was anxious to hear from our adoption contact. And, we did at 5:15 am...court went great! JE's birthmom arrived, they were able to apply for his passport, and the judge did not request any other information from us. The only thing we are waiting on now, is for the social work report for our birthmom. Once they receive this, it is estimated 4-8 weeks before the final decree..at which time we can travel!
We received a picture of JE last week with his adorable friend Amber Joy and it is the cutest picture! He is changing so much and is the cutest little thing! He now weighs 12 pounds and the doctor says he is growing perfectly! I hope to post some pictures on here soon of JE's room. My sister-in-law is making his drapes and covering his cushion for the glider in his room and his bedding should be done within the next couple of weeks...it is all starting to come together :)
David & I are so thankful for all of our friends and for all of your support and prayers. Please continue to pray with us and for us!
Blessings,
Sherra
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Oh Happy Day!
Big news for the Williams household....we have a court date!!! This morning at 5:30 we awoke to a text stating that on August 23 at 2:20 pm, our first court hearing will take place. This is such joyful news!! We entered the courts last Friday and were expecting our first court hearing to take place somewhere in mid September. It seems the courts may be moving a little faster than anticipated and it is with high hopes, that our other hearings will move swiftly as well!
In the very beginning of our journey, our dear friend Jeff (whom we are forever grateful for!) introduced us to a couple that lives in Nashville that had received their referral for a daughter around the same time we received ours. Since the moment Stephanie and I were introduced, we have developed a life-long friendship! We talk weekly and it is so good to have her with me in this journey. Although we have never "physically" met, we have held eachother's hands throughout this emotional and joyous journey and it is so nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the exact same thing at the exact same time. She and her husband, Justin, received their court date this week as well and it is scheduled for August 18th! We are so very excited for them! David & I look forward to meeting them very soon and we look forward to the future when Jack Everett and Amber Joy can meet for play dates. We consider them girlfriend/boyfriend already...hehe!
During this journey, God has opened our hearts and our lives to so many new people! Bringing Jack Everett into our lives has hands down been the best thing that has ever happened to us and we cannot wait to see what else our awesome, loving Father has in store for us! Thank you all for continuing to follow us and for your prayers! Please be in prayer for us and for the Miller's, that our court dates will move swiftly and that the judges will have what they need to make our first ruling. Please pray for safe travels for each of our birthmothers, as they do not live close to Taitung and will have to travel for court. Pray for those taking care of our sweet children and the ministry they provide in Taiwan. Pray for their mission work to lead others to Christ and His love.
Blessings to you all!
Sherra
In the very beginning of our journey, our dear friend Jeff (whom we are forever grateful for!) introduced us to a couple that lives in Nashville that had received their referral for a daughter around the same time we received ours. Since the moment Stephanie and I were introduced, we have developed a life-long friendship! We talk weekly and it is so good to have her with me in this journey. Although we have never "physically" met, we have held eachother's hands throughout this emotional and joyous journey and it is so nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the exact same thing at the exact same time. She and her husband, Justin, received their court date this week as well and it is scheduled for August 18th! We are so very excited for them! David & I look forward to meeting them very soon and we look forward to the future when Jack Everett and Amber Joy can meet for play dates. We consider them girlfriend/boyfriend already...hehe!
During this journey, God has opened our hearts and our lives to so many new people! Bringing Jack Everett into our lives has hands down been the best thing that has ever happened to us and we cannot wait to see what else our awesome, loving Father has in store for us! Thank you all for continuing to follow us and for your prayers! Please be in prayer for us and for the Miller's, that our court dates will move swiftly and that the judges will have what they need to make our first ruling. Please pray for safe travels for each of our birthmothers, as they do not live close to Taitung and will have to travel for court. Pray for those taking care of our sweet children and the ministry they provide in Taiwan. Pray for their mission work to lead others to Christ and His love.
Blessings to you all!
Sherra
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Patience Is A Virtue?
So, I am sure that we have all heard the phrase "Patience is a virtue," Right? As I sat here trying to think of what to title this post, this is the first thing that popped into mind. As you all know, I tend to lean a little more toward the impatient side of things. During our adoption journey, this struggle to gain patience seems to be a little more challenging....well, A LOT more challenging! I wanted to look up the exact meaning of the above mentioned phrase and this is what I found: The phrase "patience is a virtue" is just a way of expressing the importance of being patient. A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Patience is to tolerate delay, implying self control and forbearance.
The past few weeks have been really hard on me and my struggle with patience has seemed to have grown! Last night, my women's circle group at church met and I told them I sort of feel like a drug addict (what I think they must feel like, anyway)...with every step we take and accomplish...I find myself wanting MORE! Getting our paperwork to Taiwan was a HUGE deal and it arrived 2 weeks ago. We are now waiting to hear when our first court date will take place.....the court dates have now become my newest "addiction." There will be 3 rulings and I feel like if we could just get that first one under our belts, I will be satisfied...but, probably not!
Back to "patience being a virtue." The page I found the interpretation was titled "Walk In Jesus's Footsteps" and below the defined meanings, they quote scripture from the book of Romans, and it says: 3 not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. During this journey, I have known for certain that the Lord is with me always and that He will take care of David, myself, and our sweet son, Jack Everett. Although it is hard at times and struggle and worries sometimes consume my inner being, I am gripping tightly to His hands and pray daily for His love, patience, and strength.
Jack Everett turned 2 months old on Saturday! Please continue to be in prayer for him and his caregivers; please pray that our documents will enter the courts soon, so our first court date can be scheduled. Thanks to all!!
Blessings,
Sherra
The past few weeks have been really hard on me and my struggle with patience has seemed to have grown! Last night, my women's circle group at church met and I told them I sort of feel like a drug addict (what I think they must feel like, anyway)...with every step we take and accomplish...I find myself wanting MORE! Getting our paperwork to Taiwan was a HUGE deal and it arrived 2 weeks ago. We are now waiting to hear when our first court date will take place.....the court dates have now become my newest "addiction." There will be 3 rulings and I feel like if we could just get that first one under our belts, I will be satisfied...but, probably not!
Back to "patience being a virtue." The page I found the interpretation was titled "Walk In Jesus's Footsteps" and below the defined meanings, they quote scripture from the book of Romans, and it says: 3 not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. During this journey, I have known for certain that the Lord is with me always and that He will take care of David, myself, and our sweet son, Jack Everett. Although it is hard at times and struggle and worries sometimes consume my inner being, I am gripping tightly to His hands and pray daily for His love, patience, and strength.
Jack Everett turned 2 months old on Saturday! Please continue to be in prayer for him and his caregivers; please pray that our documents will enter the courts soon, so our first court date can be scheduled. Thanks to all!!
Blessings,
Sherra
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