NO VALUE :(

Well my post was going to be just a simple update as to where we are. Simple because we are still just waiting on our last appointment for our homestudy that will take place next week. The UCSIS received our application so I now have at least a file to send my completed homestudy to. All my documents have been apostilled with the exception of my marriage certificates which are coming from Nevada and will be here soon.. I hope anyway.

So now my post gets more serious- There is a region in an unnamed country that has NEVER had a special needs adoption. Sort of uncharted territory for Reece's Rainbow. There are 3 families that have fought hard and long battles to change that for 3 children. They succeeded in persuading the powers that be to give them actual court cases to plead their cases. Finally after months one such family had their day in court. The Davis' spent 5 hours pleading and begging with the judge to allow them to save their son. They have spent time with their little boy and bonded with him.

Despite their pleas and the pleas of everyone else in that courtroom, the judge has decided that Kirill is better in an institution rather than with a family that loves him. The judge said that she would support a typical child adoption but she saw no value to their family unit if Kirill joined them. NO VALUE!!

Now normally I want to be careful of my wordings but sorry I AM PISSED! I am angry beyond words. Instead of a happy day of going back to this little boy and sharing in the joy they are now heading out of region unable to say goodbye or offer an explanation to this sweet little boy. I am sad and crying that someone could even insinuate much less say that he has no value. I believe there might be an appeals process in this region- I can only hope that someone will overturn this decision. There are two other families who now face court in the upcoming weeks.

The Hook family hoping to adopt this cutie

The Moreno family hoping to adopt this cutie

Please pray and pray hard for these families. Pray that God softens the heart of this judge. Pray for all the children waiting and whose chances are hinging upon these first 3 children. Again this is an uncharted area and approval of these children could open up the possibility of others to be adopted. My heart and head hurts...want another sad case? Go to this blog and read about a little girl who looked healthy enough but look what was covered up on pictures.. Please God keep Joshua safe until I can get him. Please consider any donations to our family.

For Joshua- son, your life is valuable, you are loved and we will move mountains to get to you!