One week from tonight — next Friday morning/Thursday night at approximately 1am (EST) — the courts will open in Ethiopia and our case will be heard sometime between the hours of 1am and 9am. You think we’ll be able to sleep?
While we don’t know a lot about what happens during that court case, we have learned that some challenging details need to come into place that day for Caleb and Eden to be declared ours in the eyes of Ethiopia. To put it bluntly, nothing short of a miracle from the Lord will make this case pass.
If we pass court we have one last major hurdle — Eden will need to get a Tuberculosis test (because she is over the age of 2 — a requirement from the U.S.) and she will need to be clear of Tuberculosis.
Once these two things happen, we’re Addis bound!
A dear friend whose court case was heard last night or possibly being heard right now (yep, you bet I’m on pins and needles waiting to hear the news) spent the week-in-waiting in between pleas before God cleaning the grout in her bathroom and alphabetizing her spices. Nesting at it’s best.
All I have to say is: poor Nate. All this waiting has afforded almost every corner of our house to be organized. The only untouched corner of our house is his office in our basement. Depending upon how this week goes, we may have our very own Extreme Home Makeover.
It’s the beginning of 7 days of prayer around our house for the Hagertys. REST in the Lord. REST in Christ. He will accomplish His plan for these children!
And can you come over and finish organizing my house?
Praying for you guys each and every day and for your precious miracle children to pass with flying colors!!!
LOVE to hear that news…can’t wait to ramp-up the prayers for Caleb and Eden…if you want to ‘kill some time’, you can come and “nest” all you want around my house!! =) THere’s a beach nearby, too, remember!?! just an idea to help out Nate, really…
If you need more “nesting,” to do, you’re welcome to come to our house. There is PLENTY of organizing to do around here. I WISH my coping mechanism was organizing!
We’re praying with you!!!
Yes, our house is indeed “well-nested”
Nate, we are praying for you and your family. We began the process of international adoption a few years ago, before God pointed us in another direction. We know that this ministry is a blessed one. May his peace go with you during this time of waiting. Brian