and still we wait

We expected to have our answer on the 10th, but the court decided to postpone their judgement until next Wednesday, the 17th...we've been told this is a good thing.  I guess it is better than another refusal, but when we have been waiting a year (365 days exactly this Monday)...another week seems like an eternity.

The judges were much kinder to us this time...overall (where the judges are concerned), we felt like this was a better experience.  They treated Al, Violet, and me, with respect.  Our girl was so impressive...she is very shy and soft-spoken.  We worked with her the day before court on making eye contact with the judges, and speaking clearly & loudly.  Honestly, I did not know if she had it in her.  Let me tell you, that girl walked to the front of the court room...and if I could only choose one word to describe her, it would most definitely be BOLD.  The pride was written all over our faces..she is so amazing.

I am keeping draft blogs that go into more detail. I will publish these at a more appropriate time...until then, please keep praying for a positive ruling next Wednesday..

Thank you all, so very much, for your support.