We finally moved about 3 weeks ago to Valdosta to begin our new journey. It seemed like we had been moving FOREVER! I signed my contract for my new job early in January and we didn't move until May. We have unpacked most (maybe even all) the boxes, the pictures are hung and we are settling in. I started working almost 2 weeks ago and Robert is adjusting to being a stay-at-home dad (I am not sure how long that will last!).
We have started the daunting task of finding a new church. It is something neither Robert nor I enjoy doing, but we know it is a priority. I feel for the kids, they don't understand, so each Sunday it is another heartwrenching episode of taking them to yet another nursery. They both do fine once they are there, but it rips my heart out each time to hear them cry. I pray that we find the right church for our family soon! Robert and I are quickly learning that there in no church quite like home. Cartersville FBC was our first church together as a couple so it is definitely home. We miss it dearly! I am learning that CFBC is a truly unique church and there truly isn't a church just like it (not just because it is home either)! But, there are some good churches here in Valdosta and I am certain that God will lead us to the right church for us!
Nothing much new to report as far as the adoption goes. We are currently in the 30 day waiting period after the judge terminated parental rights. That ends on June 23. We are scheduled to come to Cartersville on July 5 to sign the papers from DFCS allowing us to proceed with the adoption. The caseworker said that it usually is about 30 days after that for the adoption hearing with the judge. That will be the day when they will be officially declared as Madons and will be OURS FOREVER!!!! I cannot wait to be able to post pictures so you all can see my beautiful children!
Hard to believe that it was just a year ago that we were first learning about these sweet precious children! I knew the day our caseworker told us about them that they would be ours, that they were the ones that God had chosen for us! That day He told me, "Here are your kids you have been so desperately praying for. Here they are." That day that He showed me that He was in complete control and that I needed to sit back and let Him. It was the weekend before that Robert and I, broken hearted, sat down and prayed to Him to give us direction and show us what to do. It was then that I prayed and begged God for rest because I was tired. He gave me rest, He reminded me where I could find my rest, in HIM ALONE!!!!
"Find rest my soul,
In Christ alone.
Know His power,
In quietness and trust.
When the oceans rise and thunders roar,
I will soar with you above the storm.
Father, you are king over the flood,
I will be still and know that you are God."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Change on the Horizon
Anyone who might by chance be reading this blog has realized by now that I cannot seem to post on a regular basis. Oh well, as always, I will try to do better.
So as the title states there is change coming to the Madon family, Big Change. We are moving, not just across town, but across the the state. We are going from being up in north Georgia to about as far south in Georgia as you can go. I have accepted a job offer with an office in Valdosta, GA. We are all excited about this change. The kids should be able to go with us (more on that later) and it will be a nice fresh start for us as a family. We are sad to be leaving our friends and family here in Cartersville, but we know this is where God is leading us at the present time.
As far as the kids are concerned, there should not be any issue because we are still in Georgia. But, things are looking very favorable right now. A's dad has already surrendered his rights and it is looking as though mom and the other dad will be following suit. We are praying God continues to work in their hearts to do what is best for the children. Our next court date is coming up on April 12, so be in prayer for that as well. Once they surrender or termination occurs we will be able to begin the process of adopting them. For things to be moving as quickly as they seem to be is highly unsual so please be in prayer for us as there are still many hurdles to overcome.
So as the title states there is change coming to the Madon family, Big Change. We are moving, not just across town, but across the the state. We are going from being up in north Georgia to about as far south in Georgia as you can go. I have accepted a job offer with an office in Valdosta, GA. We are all excited about this change. The kids should be able to go with us (more on that later) and it will be a nice fresh start for us as a family. We are sad to be leaving our friends and family here in Cartersville, but we know this is where God is leading us at the present time.
As far as the kids are concerned, there should not be any issue because we are still in Georgia. But, things are looking very favorable right now. A's dad has already surrendered his rights and it is looking as though mom and the other dad will be following suit. We are praying God continues to work in their hearts to do what is best for the children. Our next court date is coming up on April 12, so be in prayer for that as well. Once they surrender or termination occurs we will be able to begin the process of adopting them. For things to be moving as quickly as they seem to be is highly unsual so please be in prayer for us as there are still many hurdles to overcome.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Camping Trip
We went camping with the kids this weekend. Just here locally on Lake Allatoona, and for those who are wondering in an airconditioned camper (I wouldn't have it any other way). We had a blast! B went fishing for the first time, and caught 2 fish! They both loved swimming in the lake! We roasted hotdogs over the campfire and made s'mores (they are still learning to like those)! It was a fun, blessed two days. We brought two very worn out children home (their parents too)!
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