We've been busy attending various hearings and meetings in Austin. Much thanks to my long time friend Aubrey for providing lodging to a family of 5 on each of our visits. :) We are so thankful for you!
We had a hearing on Friday, April 3rd which went our way. The court did not return Elli b/c there were still concerns with her birth mother's ability to parent. The birth mother is appealing the decision from Friday, April 3rd and in fact is before another judge this afternoon (as I type) to try and get that decision overturned. I'm nervous, but hoping that common sense will prevail. (if they had concerns about her ability to parent a week ago, why would that have changed as of today?) Clearly, the CPS court system does not always operate on a logical basis though. I'm hoping...
This Thursday we are in Austin all day for mediation. We are still hoping to work out an open adoption. Without resolution on Thursday, we will begin our jury trial on Monday.
Our family needs your prayers, hopes, and optimism now more than ever. Thanks to all of you! Hopefully we are nearing the end of this process and Elli will soon be ours FOREVER! :) (The thought of that made me smile)
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