Today's court proceedings for James' adoption were overall very positive. All the testimony that needed to be heard was. Three of us needed to take the stand and we were all able to do so today.
Kurt, Venus, our adoption social worker, and I each took the stand to give testimony and answer questions.
Our last court date, which is just to work out some technicalities, is October 23rd. Hopefully a final decision will be issued within 30 - 60 days following that.
Overall, we feel very positive about today's proceedings.
James' Kindergarten class performed a Noah's Ark skit this morning and sang some great songs. I'll post pictures when able to!
"Gracious Father,
Invade our waking thoughts with thankfulness
for the most basic things -
for breath, and life, and life eternal,
for bread, and words, and for The Word made flesh.
May we be pulled toward light and work of day,
not held by night time thoughts and regrets.
Let first words turn to prayers,
and may our hearts not rail
but bow in morning worship to You, Precious Lord."
modified from a book of prayers for college students, copyright 2008 Kathleen Nielson
Kirsten and I returned to the Philippines today, Sunday 9/8. It is so good to be back with Kurt, Ben and James. We are thankful for safe travels!