Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Sad news...

We did not pass court today like we had hoped for. The rainy season court closure has begun....so our next expected appearance in court is sometime in October. We are so sad and asking for God's power and peace to guide us these next few months of more waiting....

When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

19 comments:

Lori S said...

You are a very special person. I pray for God to give me as much strength and peace as you have.

Rebecca said...

we are hurting with you guys. continued prayer, right?

CHRISTY said...

Oh, this is truly unbelievable. I was so sure that you guys would make it through today. I know that you must be so very sad. I will be praying that you are flooded with a peace that passes all understanding and continual reminders of God's wisdom and faithfulness.

{B} said...

We are praying for you guys and that the next few months will just fly by.

Jana said...

Michael and I are extremely sorry to hear this. Of course you're sad--you should be. Joy comes in the morning, but it isn't quite light yet, is it? We are praying for all of you.

emily said...

So not what I wanted to read. We are crying tears of sadness for the Fournet family but rejoice in His comforting words and power. May He sustain your every need right now.

Love from all of us. Continuing to pray for you.

coffeemom said...

OH, I hate this. This news makes me shudder....I am sorry. There is nothing to say to help, except God is there. And I will pray for your perseverance and the grace of comfort and peace to continue to persevere and wait in hope and faith. God bless you!

Jim and Debbie said...

I'm heartbroken along with you, but also inspired by your rock-solid faith. God will see you through the wait and comfort you as only He can. Blessings to you all.

Shelly Roberts said...

Tears with you today .... so this journey continues. Oh friends ... our hearts ache for you and your children waiting. We will be trusting with you in the ONE that will carry you all through this time. Know that you are not in it alone. Will be checking back here to read more testimonies of all that God is teaching you through this season. May it be rich and bear fruit and bring you to a place even deeper with the Father. Much, much love~ Shelly

~Laura~ said...

I'm heart broken for you guys. I've been praying for you non stop!!! I'm praying for the peace that passes ALL understanding to flood your hearts. (((hugs)))) Let me know if you need ANYTHING!

mama becca said...

Fournet's...
Jesus loves each of you so very deeply and has ordained, before the beginning of time, when you are to be united with your sweet children... we mourn with you tonight AND pray for these next months to be filled with many unforeseen blessings... and of course to go by quickly.
I'm so sorry...
becca

Cindy said...

I am so sorry. We wish you all the best through this difficult wait.

Adoption Cubed said...

I am thinking about you all.
Rebecca

Shawn Newsome said...

We are so sad...but love your post and are encouraged by your journey. Know that we will be praying for your babies and for you during this wait.


jami

Kimberly Baggett said...

Natalie,
My heart truly breaks for you as I know you ache to hold your precious babies! We will continue bathe you in prayer! It is just beyond beautiful when we pray back the words of the Lord to HIM. May you be granted His strength and peace during this wait and may it feel as just a speck in time that passes before you are united together! You have such a gracious and faithful heart that so many gain strength from!

Carol said...

Natalie and Beau - hang in there my friends. I know the wait has been long and here's a wish that the next few weeks fly by. We're thinking of you and keeping your children far and near in our prayers! God Bless!
Love, Carol

Liz Burley said...

N&B, I'm so sad with you guys! I am asking our heavenly Father to give you a supernatural joy and peace that comes from continuing to trust him, as I know you are, and entrusting the babies ultimate care into his hands.

Farmboy and Buttercup said...

I am so sorry for your family. I am so glad you have faith in the One who is fully in control.

Amber said...

I'm so sorry for you guys. I know this must be so hard. I pray for you and I hope that the time flies until October.
Be blessed,
AB