Once again we want to thank you all for praying! It means the world to us.
As I mentioned in the previous post, birth mother met with her birth counselor today to discuss what Bethany Christian Services can do to help her make a decision. They came up with a few things.
Therefore, it's comforting to know that hopefully this will all be concluded in two weeks, but I ache thinking two more weeks of this. Everyday wondering is this going to be my last feeding, holding, bathing and talking with Caleb. Don't get me wrong, I'm still hopeful that your prayers will be heard and answered and Caleb will stay, but I still have to prepare myself for the worst. I have so many thoughts and feelings right now that I don't even know how to express them in words. I'm just ready for God to reveal his final plan (hopefully resulting in our family of four staying a family of four forever).
As for prayer requests:
-God would reveal what's the best interest for Caleb
-Our relationship with birth mother and her family would grow and remain healthy especially for Caleb.
-Peace and strength in the next few weeks for everyone involved.
-Specifically for me, to be the mother I need to be to both kids the next few weeks. I find myself playing mind games or not being patient enough with Elyse because I am focusing so much of my time with Caleb instead of equally distributing it like I have the last two months.
-Above all, that people could see our faith in the Lord and how AMAZING, GRACIOUS and LOVING He is, and that living for Him and His plan no matter how painful the outcome is is 100% worth it.
For grandparents: Caleb's 2 month appointment went well today. Will post 2 month picture and stats tomorrow since I feel this post is more important right now.
18 comments:
We are praising God for the wise counsel of the social workers and praying that Mariah will recognize Caleb as your son. We are also praying for all the things listed, lifting you up without ceasing, and love you all so much.
Praise God! Thank you for the update. I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions over these next two weeks. Will be praying for God's peace that surpasses understanding to guard your hearts and minds. Will also be praying for your relationship with Elyse during this time. I was just wondering today if that was hard at all...I know I would have the same struggle that you explained! And we will pray hard that Mariah's visit with Caleb would confirm a decision to let him remain with the Klauser family! Love you all.
Praying, praying, praying! Praise God for the ways he has provided and asking him to continue providing for his family.
All my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for the update! I really wish we were closer right now so we could give Elyse some extra loving from Aunt Amelia and Uncle Shawn while you focus your attention on Caleb. I can't even imagine how difficult the not-knowing is, but I'm hoping this extra time turns into a blessing in that Mariah can come to peace with her final decision... and of course, we're hoping that decision means that Caleb stays a Klauser forever!! We'll keep the prayers and love coming - hang in there, and I'm always here to listen if you want to talk/vent/cry.
I heard about your blog through facebook and I have been praying. I shared your blog and have many friends that are praying, too.
Praying for you and both families. I do not understand what you are going through never having a child (yet), but I do understand thought of when/if am going to lose them. Watching my mother fight cancer, until God took her home, my handicap sister wondering which day God would call her home. I lost both of them 15 months apart. So I am praying that Caleb, will stay with you, so your daughter does not know the pain of losing a sibling and you losing a child. Praying for you all.
I also saw your blog through a friend on Facebook. I am praying for wisdom, strength and guidance for all. I can only imagine the thoughts and feelings all of you are experiencing. I hope this can be resolved smoothly and quickly for you all in the end. You are such a strong, courageous woman.
I was led to your blog through some friends (via facebook) and my heart is just breaking for you guys, yet is also so hopeful. I know God is in the business of changing hearts and moving mountains, and I can't wait to see how He uses this for His glory. I'm from MN originally, but living in KS now, and my husband and I are in the process of open adoption (currently waiting). I totally understand about the love for these birthmothers, and I pray that Mariah will continue to see this adoption (especially remaining open) as a positive thing. and that she will know of your love for her as well as for Caleb. One of my fellow adoptive moms (you can find her page on my blogroll...The Shockley family) had an interrupted adoption turned miraculous. God's hand in it all was just amazing to hear about...might offer some encouragement during this uncertain time. Praying for you all, and especially for peace in this "in-between" time.
Bless you guys,
Liesl Irwin
www.irwin-update.blogspot.com
I am praying for God to protect your family for the next two weeks. Knowing that his plan is perfect.
Still praying Natalie. Thank you for taking the time to update us all. It keeps your heavy on our hearts so we can continue to pray for you.
Kim Speckman posted on facebook to pray for you and your family and that is exactly what I have been doing. I can't imagine what you are going through, but keep trusting God to see you all through this difficult situation. In Isaiah, it says, "He will keep in perfect peace, those whose minds are steadfast." It says in Matthew 21:22, if you BELIEVE you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer! I'm a stranger to you but we both serve a mighty God! All things are possible with him. I will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.
Thank you for the updates, Natalie. Myself, my parents, Tyge, his parents/siblings and our circle of friends have all been praying without ceasing and will continue to until God reveals his final plan, which I am in agreement with that it's to keep Caleb a Klauser! I admire your strength throughout all of this and your reliance on God.
Love,
Kate Blomberg
praying praying praying....hang in there!
I'm in KC for a week and had lunch with Jesse and Julie. I was so thankful that they told me about your trial. I'll be praying! We are foster parents and are going through a trial in all that ourselves right now - but not in light of what you're facing. Love you guys - and we are in your corner!
We are praying for all of you. A mother's and father's love is never ending. Hang in there and know that you have all of our support.
Love, Grand K
Hi, although you have no clue who I am, Jamie Kampman (from Iowa) sent me an email today telling me of your story and asking me to pray. First and foremost I will be praying for your family and for God to work a might miracle! Second, I have been in your shoes, twice. It is not fun, and reading your story bring tears to my eyes. It is all to real to me. God is good, He will help you through.
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