Monday, May 20, 2024

Petition Granted


It's been a week of tears and trials, wondering and waiting, and fears and faith. At 6:07 am on May 11, after leaving her "best friend in the whole world at the airport with a one way ticket to a city 2000 miles away," my sweet daughter put out a petition for prayer.  On Tuesday, May 14 she said, "Thank you to everybody who has been praying for us so far. Please keep praying for peace and courage and strength. Today is only day four of an absolutely brutal separation and it is hard not to be discouraged when we’re missing each other so much." On Saturday she wrote, "Sergio has his green card interview on Monday morning. I am trying to get as many people as I can to pray on Monday, because right now we’re feeling like we need a miracle. Please pray on Monday. Share our story with anybody who will also pray. Friends, family, church members. Everybody you can think of..." and this morning, "Sergio is waiting in line for his interview now. Prayers are so appreciated! Although still terrified, we are feeling so much calmer than we expected, and I really believe it’s because of everybody praying" She is one of the strongest, bravest, and most beautiful people I know. I am so very proud of her. We are breathing easier tonight. Sergio's petition has been granted and we are eager to have him back home again soon. 

My own trial pales in comparison.  I get to stay home with Killian. (There is a silver lining, isn't there?) Although I still get that feeling in the pit of my stomach sometimes, mostly due to future financial needs, I also have a unexplainable peace. My present bills are paid and I have money in the bank to cover immediate expenses. My kids won't let me starve and we don't have a mortgage or costly rental agreement. I get to enjoy the sunshine, plant some flowers, and play checkers with my grandson. What could be better than that?

6 comments:

  1. Praise God, I'm so thankful Sergio is heading home to you all. I've been praying too, oh dear, happy tears! It does put things in perspective, doesn't it? Hugs, Martha...

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. He's just waiting to get his passport back and then we can book a flight.
      :0)

      Delete
  2. Praying things will move quickly and everyone will be reunited asap!!
    I am continuing to pray for your peace even when it doesn't make sense.
    Enjoy your special times with your grandson. Making memories is Golden.
    Sue

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you again for your prayers. Each and every one is appreciated.
      I am doing well. My good friend had a lawyer look at my letter of appeal to CPS (for the first case) and it will be mailed soon.
      I am having a wonderful time with the little guy. I am so happy I get to do this.

      Delete
  3. I have felt moved to pray for your daughter and son in law every day. Thank you for sharing! I will pray until he comes back home. Nita

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Bless you, Nita. And many thanks.
      There are smiles of relief and we are looking forward to the day when he is home again.

      Delete