Tuesday, October 27, 2009

No-Go on Court = More Waiting

Well, we did not pass court. And we also just learned today that our case was actually heard on Monday, the 26th, and not Tuesday, the 27th. Minor, immaterial detail, but still thought I'd mention it anyway. There was another case that was heard with ours yesterday that also did not pass for the same reason. At this point we are being told "additional documentation is needed." This means more documentation is required to be produced by the orphanage/agency in Ethiopia, not on our part. Unfortunately, there is nothing Roger nor I can do at this point to help get our case through court. It is out of our hands. We are, of course, saddened by this news, but at the same time it's things like this we've become pretty accustomed to. Nothing is a guarantee in this process. There is no guaranteed time frame. We are hoping it is something very minor that can be fixed or added to to make the paperwork complete. We have been told by our agency that once the issue is taken care of, our case can be reheard ASAP, meaning we don't have to wait to be reassigned a new court date. So for now we will sit tight and wait. Imagine that.

11 comments:

Lyra Johnson said...

Oh, no! I'm so sorry. Hopefully it's just a minor piece of paperwork and you pass real soon.

We just got our court news and checked your blog to see how your court went...

I was so sure we'd be traveling together. But, we could still. It sounds like the courts are being really good about getting these 2nd dates in quick.

I'll be hoping for that at least. Keep us posted and hang in there.

Ruthie said...

Ugg...so, so sorry. Here's hoping the additional documentation will come quickly.
*hugs*
Missy

Julie Neal said...

We are lifting you guys up in prayer. A year ago today we got Cruz's ref and I still remember the pain of waiting and not being able to do anything about it!! It is soooo worth the wait!!
Julie

T & M Twigg said...

Hang in there!! It will happen soon.

Betty Swadley said...

Yes, hang on! We will intensify our prayers for you, and for the orphanage!

elisa said...

I'm really sorry to hear that. Hopefully next court date will be the last!

TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & Simon said...

We are thinking about you guys! Keep your head up. The wait continues...

Amy said...

Waiting stinks! I'm bummed you didn't pass court, but am so looking forward to the day that you do! I'm praying for all the details to come together soon. Each moment of waiting will make holding Ari in your arms that much sweeter! This is SOOO worth it!

Laura said...

I'm so sorry, guys. This is so disappointing. Lots of positive thoughts for a quick fix. (I'm sooo far behind with blogs. Sorry.)

Lee Ann said...

Guys, we are so sad to hear this news for you. We will continue to pray for you and your son and the ET court system and the orphanage to get those papers in!
Much love,
Reed and Lee Ann Dunn

Chatter said...

Bummer. Sorry to hear guys. Biruk's case did not make it through the first day. I remember the phone call very vividly and the events that followed. I was so upset. Great positive outlook on your part, you guys are great! Hugs and good luck with the rest of the paperwork.

Ari