NOT on MY Watch

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 Saturday, December 29, 2012

NOT on MY Watch

Today friends around the world have begun to pray and fast saying,  

"Not on My Watch" 

in response to the post I wrote two days ago

regarding the future of adoption given the recent 

decision in Russia to ban all US adoptions. 

The situation is extremely serious.

We must not take the cavalier attitude that says

"Russia has closed their doors before

 and reopened them,

they'll do it again."

That says to me: 

"Ho-hum.  It'll all work out.  I'm busy.  Don't bother me."

No!

There are little ones, like Chance Michael,

{pictured below} 

who met his family and are awaiting  

court date in January 2013.

Another bloggy friend wrote and asked for specific prayer

for the L and W families in Mississippi.

One is bringing home one little boy, the other family - two little boys.

The P, L and W families represent three of the 46 families 

who have met their child{ren}

on a previous visit/court time

and have court dates for finalizing their adoptions

allowing them to bring them home.

In light of the prophetic picture/word the Lord showed me 

{you can read about it here}

over three years ago,

this situation is extremely, extremely, extremely serious.

We must pray.

We must fast.

We must not assume anything.

Not to mention the countless orphans that fill orphanages

longing to be held, loved and cared for by a family

of their own.

Today as we fast and pray,

I urge you to join me with an attitude and posture of repentance for:

 ~ our apathy toward the 

needs of 

the orphan, 

the widow, 

the vulnerable, 

the oppressed

~ our selfishness

~ our failure to care about the things that

 really, truly 

matter to Almighty God

He is the only one that can allow these 46 families 

to bring their children home.

He is the only one who can reverse this law 

that has been signed

by President Putin.

Our God is definitely able.

I am reminded of our Isaiah's situation back in 2007.

Due to an unintentional mess-up in paperwork,

Ch*na, after telling us 'yes', reversed their decision and told us "no".

We were beyond devastated.

We chose to pray, plead{and fast}

calling on the only one who could make it right!

We then chose to send a package to the Ch*nese government 

explaining what had happened.

We even enclosed a video we had made with Emma, Graham and Liberty 

pleading with Ch*na to 

reverse their decision.

From March 19th we waited - not hearing a single word from Ch*na.

Many of those who knew the situation said,

"Give up.  

Ch*na never changes their mind.

Ever."

We refused to give up!

Isaiah was our son and we knew that we knew 

that we knew that our powerful and mighty God would bring Isaiah home.

Weeks passed.

From March 19th - the remainder of March scurried by.

Not one word out of Ch*na.

We continue to pray and fasted regularly.

April came and went.

Not one word out of Ch*na.

We continued to pray and fasted often.

Friends and family joined in fasting.

Our church had a day of prayer and fasting.

The month of May came.

Around that time, the Lord gave me a prophetic word:

"By the end of May you will hear."

The days in May slowly passed.

I remember saying to Dw, 

"Even if it means that on May 31st

at a few minutes until midnight we hear, 

I know we will hear before the end of May".

After all the days spent on my knees and in fasting, the Lord had given me 

{and my prayer partner Chelsea} 

a promise from the book {of all things!} of 

Isaiah:

"Those who hope in me, will not be disappointed."

Isaiah 49:23

I clung to that word

and it gave me a 

confidence that He would rescue our precious son 

and bring him home to the family who so desperately longed

to hold him.

In perfect keeping with God's promises, 

on May 29th, 2007

we received a phone call.

China had reversed their decision, 

they would allow us to bring our son home!

Do you know what Isaiah means?

"Salvation by God"

ALmighty God is the only one who did it!

So too, we contend together for a release of the treasures 

being adopted by 46 families

and a reversal of the law that has been signed

so that all orphans in Russia will be allowed to come to the United States

to families longing for them.

We cannot idly sit by:

Not On My Watch!

Thank you for joining together.

"Those who hope in Him, will not be disappointed."

Isaiah 49:23

He is faithful.

He can move.

He can reverse this law.

Nothing is Impossible with GOD!!

WE have been given a hope and a dream not by Man but BY GOD.  Our faith is not in Man but in GOD. We are not to grow weary in well doing but I am to sit and WAIT and PRAY and BELIEVE what GODS word has told us for TWO YEARS he has prepared us for the and we know it will all be a MIRACLE.  ONE we will be very grateful. 
Please Pray and Fast for our baby and the President of Russia to let us pick up our baby Jan 21st and not to stop the rest of the adoptions in Russia we love these children.  We all who will to pray for a miracle and a change of hearts.  Thanks you Anne

Oh Happy Day OH Happy Day!!!!

Oh what a Glorious Day it was to day to here the Judge GIVE US POSITIVE Decision as they called it.  SHe basically gave her blessings and said YES to the Adopting of Chance Michael Petitt.  WE will pick him up for good Jan 22nd.  Yeah thank you so much for the 2 years of praying  and praying when ever you come in on our journey.  Very tired more later but for now we will rest and get some sleep very long day and night and days.  WE are thrilled at our little boy.
                                            INtroducing  Chance Michael Petitt= not sure why pictures not loading but will work in later for now going to get nap leaving tomorrow for trip taking 40hrs to get home so need some rest. Love Anne

TODAY a GOOD DAY...

                                                      UNDER COVER !!!!!

TODAY WAS A WONDERFUL DAY WITH CHANCE.  We saw the life of our little boy we left 27 and half weeks ago come back to life.  Yesterday it was very sad seeing him he looked so sad.  But once he realized it was us he perked up and we could see smiles and enjoyed our time together.  He cried when he had to leave and that was really tuff.  But today we saw the LIGHT and HOPE back in his eyes.  He knows we have come back consistantly and that has made a difference.  Thursday will be our last day with him till after court.  We will be back in 30 days to pick him up.  Pray for his spirit while he is without us.  Not to give up on us.  That we are coming back. It just takes time.  But next time will be forever. No more, no shows.  Things we take for granted these ones rely on.  I pray others will see that anyone can do what we have done.  Yes it takes time is it hard yes very hard. Is it worth it forsure it is.  There is so many that needs homes.  All you have to have a heart to trust on God and his provision and providence in something that is out of your control.  This precious one lights up the WORLD with this infectious smile and zeal.  WE are so in love and we pray the JUDGE will see that too. Wish he could go to court so she could see just how much this littl one loves us so much and how much we love him.  I am so proud of our older boys they have just chimmed in the BIG brother role they are thrilled about being big brothers and protecting their little brother.  They cant wait to see him for the 1st time too.  They enjoy listeming to the funny stories it has already brought to our lives. Hilarious You should of seen him eating a Cow Tail for the 1st time today it was hilarious it got stuck to his teeth and he didnt know what to do with it.  So funny.  He totally did not like the cheese and crackers sticks, you know the ones you have the sticks and you dip out the cheese and eat it.  Oh no he did not like that.  spit out if came.  :) I never let children play with my phone well could not help but not today it was sofunny. He would put the phone to his ear speak jimberus Russian and then say PAPAAAA and hand the phone to Phillip and talk it was so funny. SO guess what we are on search of a baby phone for one of his 1st toys since we dont have many. Maybe two.  WE have been so consumed getting ready for the adoption have not had time to worry about toys.  I cant wait to see what Bruster does. That is our dog.  He will just love him to death I know.  Will be interesting to see how he reacts to him.  It has been a great day one we are very blessed by.  Thank Lord for not letting him cry this time.  That was hard and sad.  Thank you for all the smiles and joy and happiness he was today.  Love Anne

We are back with the other HALF of our HEART!!!!

We landed and this time I was so excited to be back with my other part of my heart. There was no fear of the unknown it was just shear Joy of knowing we will see our precious one again. Love our flight.  WE love Luthansea they are bare a wonderful airline. Wonderful food and service.  Very please they make sure you are fed and not hungry that is forsure.  Today we  will get to eat some of that yummy Russia food at our favorite European Restrauant about 2 blocks where we stay and yes we have to walk in the extreme cold conditions. To tired to go get anything last night lived off what got on plane and what brought. I normally am not a cold person but this week I am not bothered by the cold actually delighted I get to snuggle up with my man and excited that God has yet did another miracle and one step closer to bring our precious young One HOME.  WE take each step as a GIFT and do not take it for granted. We know how we have come and how we got here and it has been threw divine interventions and miracles along the way.  We leave at 9:30 am to see our baby its takes about an hr to get there.  I just cant wait enough to see his reaction when he sees us again. I pray we capture it on video so we can let the judge see how happy he is and how happy we are in the choice the Committee gave us in JUNE. What a real treat and blessings.  Will post more as we get further into the week.  Thank you everyone Please pray for favor with all the officials involved in this huge decisions to let us adopt Chance.  We want to here a yes that they indeed will feel good about and know the geniuneness of how much we adore there little boy and that we do feel it a honar to be able to adopt internationally.  Many places , many children to adopt and choice from but this one was hand picked for our family and we are thrilled.  Blessings Anne

WE GOT A COURT DATE!!!!!

I want to say thank you for all the PRAYERS that have went up for us.  People must of been praying!!!! God answered and boy did he Answer!  WE hit our feet running today. And praise the LORD we got everything done. Visa arriving Saturday.  and we got tickets so we are ready to go.  Last week was a very hard week. I guess Hot GROUND is HOLY Ground.  Will be updating while in Russia so stay tune.  I am still in SHOCK!  Giving GOD all the Glory.

ATTENTION LADIES AND GENTLE MEN:   TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TO PRAY FOR A COURT DATE.  1AM OUR TIME ALL THE BUSYNESS WILL BE GOING ON .TO GET ALL THE DUCKS (PAPERWORK) IN A ROLE.  THEN WILL BE TAKEN TO JUDGE MONDAY AFTERNOON ST.PETE TIME.  TWO YEARS AND NOW WE ARE ALMOST AT THE END WELL COURT ANYWAYS HEEHEE OF OUR JOURNEY!!! PRAY FOLKS PRAY FOR FAVOR OF GOD AND MAN/WOMEN UNINVERSAL. WE ARE SO READY TO BE BACK ON THAT BIG BIRD OF A PLANE AGAIN.  THE BEST FLIGHT EVER GOING AND LEAVING WAS THE SADDEST FLIGHT EVER.  MY HEART WAS LEFT BEHIND 27 WEEKS AGO.  MY HEART IS DIEING MISSING THE ONES WE LEFT BEHIND. NOT SURE WHAT WILL BECOME OF HOPE ROSEMARY BUT I AM STILL PRAYING AND PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE IN THAT SITUATION AND HOPING WE WILL GET TO SEE HER AGAIN.  THANK YOU FOR PRAYERS.  WILL LET EVERYONE ONE KNOW WE FIND OUT TOMORROW MORNING EASTERN TIME.  BUT THE HAPPENING WILL BE ON WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPING IF YOU ARE ON EAST COAST. PRAY PRAY PRAY WE NEED A MIRACLE

I am STANDING IN AWE of What God did TONIGHT!!!

SO much is going on and so quick. Dont have alot of time but wanted to Give God all the Glory and to keep you posted on what is going on.  Everything we need will be given to the Judge Monday.  We should get a court date we have given her everything she has asked for. Please pray for POWER with God and FAvor with God and Man.  Someone SENT a 250.00 anonymous GIFT which was awesome, and Got another 25.00.  WE are just thrilled that each step of the way is covered with Jesus Blood and his blessings.  Thank you Thank you is all I can say.  

Today was an Awesome Day.  I believe God showed favor on us.  WE have been looking for a God me outfit for Chance for his BIG Got you DAY.  I dont know why I worry?  I have been a little anxious this week about clothes and all the stuff that comes with a having a little one in the house.  Knowing that WE are being faithful with all that we have been blessed to complete this Adoption.  So I was at Children Place because I have been getting all these coupons via email.  If you know me you know I dont shop and if I do its a thrift store.  WHich I love but I wanted something special.  IN route to conversation we talked about Chance and how hard it is to find clothes that fit because of his small size.  WHile talking one of the sales reps come up to me and said one of the customers had a trunk full of baby stuff that she felt like would work for us and wanted to give them to us.  Well me and the other 3 associates just lost if in tears.  WE had a Spirit God moment.  It was so moving to know that me evening being in that store was God, at that exact moment,  I was on my way home and I just happen to remember I still had that coupon in my purse and I had not used it yet.  So I had made a complete circle and ended up going there.  Got home and the stuff was just precious and brand new never even looked worn.  SO precious.  The crazy things about all this is was this week I just started talking to the Lord about all that was needed and wardrobe was one of them.  So I feel God has answered that one.  Thank you so much who ever you was at Childrens Place. We will be forever grateful for you love and generous gift.  You are a blessings to us and to Chance.  May we meet again or in Heaven we will meet.
Everyone Pray SUNDAY NIGHT at 1AM and the rest of the Russian Day for a COURT DATE. PRAY for Strength for Galina to be able to get the rest of the Translating done and get legalized before can go to JUDGE.  Have a wonderful and Happy Hanukkah starting today for Many across the World.

Suspense of WAITING!!!! and TRUSTING OTHERS..

You know I Have had over 2 years to see in adoption you are really putting your life in the hands of others.  I could never do what they do.  I would not know one thing to tell you on how to adopt a child on my own and with out the leading of our agency.  Whom I do truly LOVE.  New Hope for Children in New Market, New Hampshire.  I know without a shadow of a doubt God sent them to me.  He had a special purpose for them, for us.  He knew exactly what he was doing when he put us together.  I believe they has put 100percent in our adoption they have ran just as hard as we have in this.  I will be forever grateful to them and all they have done. You become family because you are so close in the time you are working.  Adoption is for long haul.  Its a decision not to give up when it gets hard.  You might Surrender to GOD and cry out to him but you dont Quit and Give up.  These little people are DEPENDING ON YOU.  Without you the Hope of a family may not be in the picture. You are the family.  Today we put in what we PRAY is our LAST Piece of paper to Apostille. After 2 and half years we think we are at the tail end of being finished and finally get the REWARD at the end of the rainbow.  I ask all of you to cry out for Chance to protect him while he is still away from us, to adjust to the change that is about to take place in his little precious life, the build of the language bearer,  my son Lord willing will start Russian classes Jan 1st and my husband is already studying it so we are working very hard to know some of these things so we wont have to many frustrated meltdowns due to lack of understanding.   WE are thrilled and ready.  The Journey has been long but one I feel will be well worth it. I still am very sad for HOPE I just dont see outside of a miracle that we could go back after this one.  Would if could.  Blessing to All