We had a long day today, but I will describe it briefly because that's all I can really do right now.
We met our referral this morning and he was adorable. But he was very, very small for his age. After taking photos and video and forwarding them to an international adoption specialist in the U.S., we learned that the situation was extremely severe and likely permanent. After communicating with the specialist, we needed to decline this referral. We are so sad to be doing this, it is hard to describe.
Our facilitator here will be inquiring about the possibility of us meeting another child as soon as possible. It may be tomorrow, it may be later in the week - there is some chance we would need to extend our visit a bit depending what happens.
What can I say? It's what I always say...please pray.
(Also, please know that we have email access but not phone access for the time being.)
15 comments:
Sarah and Rob,
We are praying for you. This sounds like an incredible day that is so wrought with emotion that you are just exhausted. Please know that we are all supporting you and hoping for you to feel totally at peace with your decision and that you will meet the child that you are going to call your son or daughter.
Sarah and Rob:
Susan and I already had you in our thoughts this weekend. Now you are even more deeply in them. We hope and pray that everything works out just as you want and you meet your new son or daughter tomorrow!
Mark and Susan
Sarah and Rob,
Everyone here is hoping and praying that you will meet your child this week. Please know we all support your decisions and can only imagine how difficult it can be for both of you. You are staying in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura and Mike
Rob and Sarah,
We are praying for you and your soon to be child! Declining a referral must be so hard, but knowing what you can and can't handle as a parent is the best for everyone. We hope your child finds you in the coming days!!
Sending big hugs,
Nicole and Andrew
Sarah --
We send our love and prayers. Please know that we are with you and Rob.
- Karen and Brian
We are so sorry. We know just what you are going through. It is horrible! We are praying that you will be able to find the child who is meant for you.
Sarah and Jeff
Sarah and Rob,
I thought of you a lot yesterday, with it being Mother's Day and all. Please know Matt and I will continue to be praying for you both. Thank you for sharing updates so we may know better how to pray.
Matt & Becca K. from CCC
I'm praying for y'all. God's grace is sufficient and I hope he shows you that vividly in these next days.
You guys are in my prayers right now.
Sarah and Rob,
Be strong for each other. Lots of prayers coming your way.
Maria
Sarah & Rob... I can't tell you how many folks are praying for you while you are there. I know your experiences & decisions have been heart-wrenching. We'll keep praying. I bought that Lament CD by Michael Card... here is a piece:
He has not stuttered, and He has not lied
When He said, "Come unto me,"
You're not disqualified;
When your heavy laden, you may want to depart,
But those who know sorrow are closest to His heart.
In this most Holy Place
He's made a sacred space
For those who will enter in
And trust to cry out to Him;
You'll find no curtain there,
No reason left for fear;
There's perfect freedom here
To weep every unwept tear.
-- Michael Card
We love you guys!
Oh Sarah and Rob,
We are thinking of you two, surrounding you in light and love. Treat yourselves gently -- you are wise to wait for the right fit, the child that will forever be family. May you find each other soon.
Love,
Suzannd & Mike
Sarah and Rob,
We ache for you all right now. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we follow your story. We can't wait for you to come home so we can hug you!
Nate and Becky
So sorry to hear that this wasn't your child. Praying that you meet your child soon.
I already know the outcome, but let me say my heart broke for you both when I had heard the news.
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