Thursday, March 27, 2008

Update #3

I just got off the phone with Stef. She called with bad news. None of the families received their visas today at the Embassy appointment. It is 11pm there...they have been waiting all day to see what was going to happen. There is some mass confusion going on right now. They are going to try to go again tomorrow to the Embassy. They will go first thing in the morning (midnight central time). Stef and Adam will be asked some direct questions at this appointment. Please pray for the spirit of God to give them the correct answers for the authorities. Steffany was ill while we were on the phone. She has migraine so she took something to try to help it. It was making her dizzy and she thought she was going to throw up, so we ended the call quickly. Adam was out speaking with the lawyer and facilitator. There has been a lot of finger pointing which adds to the confusion, so he was trying to speak with them in the strength of the Lord.

It is crucial and urgent that we pray!!! They need to get this approval so they can bring the babies home to get on the path of healing.

I know you have been but please pray for--
* God to move in the hearts of the Embassy officials tomorrow (tonight our time).
*Pray for all of the necessary documents to be there.
*Pray for the Lord to push out all of the confusion.
*Pray for the Holy Spirit to flood them with the right words to answer the official's questions
*Together let's claim victory in Jesus Christ over the battle they are engaged in for the lives of Diezel and Daizey.
*Satan is mightily at work so together let's ask Jesus Christ to bind him from attacking them any further. We know that Our God is more Powerful and Reigns Supreme over any dart of evil that can be thrown at them.
*For Steffany's health
*For the Peace of Our Lord and Savior to prevail over all of the confusion, darkness, and anxiety
*These families are growing weary so please pray for the Lord to encourage their hearts in a mighty way.
*Continue praying for the state of health the babies are in

The Lord has called each one of us reading their blog to be warriors in prayer for these children and families. Together let's stand in the gap! I do not remember the names of the two other families that also need approval, but God does. If they can get approval tomorrow they will fly home on their original flight.

Again I ask you to leave them your comment so that their hearts may be ministered to seeing how many people are standing with them in prayer.

41 comments:

Renee said...

I will be praying for all of you and the situation...for health, and for you to be able to bring your children home soon. My heart aches for you.
In Him,
Renee

Deb said...

Praying for all 3 families to stay strong during this difficult and confusing time. And especially for the health of those babies and strength for the adults.

crispy said...

My heart is heavy with the burdens of your family. I don't know anything to do but pray. All day long the HS has laid you on my heart and as I do my daily tasks I am lifting your family before His throne.

I believe in the sovereign God. He is the controller of all. Again, let me encourage you with the Word.

"Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever,
For wisdom and power belong to Him.
21"It is He who changes the times and the epochs;
He removes kings and establishes kings;
He gives wisdom to wise men
And knowledge to men of understanding.
22"It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.
23"To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise,
For You have given me wisdom and power;
Even now You have made known to me what we requested of You,

A favorite passage from Daniel 2. God is in control of all. He is in control of time and kings (authorities). Cling to the truth and let it penetrate your soul in your time of need.

-Cris

Incognito said...

My heart is aching for you guys. I can't even begin to imagine. We're all together praying for you guys to come home and be together as a family. I woke up all through the night last night feeling called to pray for you. Wondering what was going on and how you are coping. I am still praying and have been all day.

God Speed...WE WILL NOT STOP OUR PRAYERS!

WE LOVE YOU BOSTERS!

Major Mom said...

oh man, we will be praying. laura, email or call me

Karen said...

still prayin here.

Karen S. - friend of Laura

TN said...

I am praying and will continue to pray. May the Lord's perfect will prevail.

Love,
Tina

HollyAnn said...

Stef-- Praying like crazy! I doubt I can help, but if you need me, call! I am e-mailing you my phone number in case you need it! I can call you back if you will tell me your number! Love you guys! HollyAnn

Sintari said...

Thanks for the updates. You guys have so much support over here.
We are praying! We serve a mighty God! He is able.

Danielle said...

My heart goes out to you...

Praying!!

Danielle

amy smith said...

will be up at midnight praying...

Aimee said...

I'm praying for you, and I will continue to do so! God Bless you guys!

Amy said...

I have been and will be praying.

Bergmama said...

still praying!!!

Sean and Lisa said...

Beseeching the Father for release to come home and healing for each of you!

Major Mom said...

When we decide to answer God's call and pluck a children out of a living hell we can expect satan to give a fight! We see it over and over again in adoptions...Satan does not want to see children rescued, given the gift of a saviour and experience the love a family. Lets storm the gates of heaven, ladies. We can pray for God to intervene, to be faithful in His calling of these families to bring these kids home and pray satan back into his pit where he belongs.

Step off satan, God has this one won! You will not interfere any longer in getting these children home. We have already won this battle, our God is bigger than you.

I will be praying the holy spirit will move in a mighty way, place Godly people in these families paths and they will receive the visas they need.

S and K said...

Lifting you all up in prayer constantly.

In Him,
Katy

Laura Lu said...

Adam and Steff--I'll be up at midnight crying my heart out to God for you! I will be praying for satan to be bound from interfering with your appointment. I wait in great expectation for what the Lord is going to do to reveal Himself as FAITHFUL God!!!!!

Crystal said...

Praying for you and your family!! May God be glorified through this. IN Christ- Crystal

Ginny said...

Still praying (and crying over this latest news)

Anonymous said...

AHHHH. I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine what you guys are going through. Please know we are praying for you.

Kristi said...

I know that I don't know you...but, know that I am still praying for you right now... May the Lord, the God of all comfort, be your strength and comfort right now as you face this most difficult and heart-wrenching time. My heart goes out to you!

Praying,
Kristi

Emily said...

Praying for all your health and for God to provide all you need. Stay stong in faith!

Emily

Anonymous said...

The Holy Spirit is moving His people to pray & I love it. I woke up at 4:45am. Wided eyed...I just prayed. Y'all are not alone.

Natalie said...

I am praying for you all.

((hugs))

Jess said...

I'm leaving town early tomorrow morning and just had to check to see if there was another update. Laura, thanks for posting once again. I'm praying!!

Cassie said...

checking your blog several times a day for updates. continuing to pray for your safe return home with your babies...

Heather said...

Stef,
I don't know you but I have been praying for you and your family on and off all day today. I will also be staying up, laying these requests before the Lord at midnight as well!

Mrs. Hammer Time said...

I have been thinking and praying about you all day. I don't have the words to express all I hope (and have faith that He will!) God will do to get you ALL home safe, healthy, and sound ASAP.
Lots of love... XXOO

Anonymous said...

Continued prayers...He will take care of you and already has this planned out in His perfect time. God bless you all.

Anonymous said...

Our family is praying for all of you. Those babies are so precious! Praying for healing and a speedy return home.

Football and Fried Rice said...

I am praying from Colorado for the spirit of God to remain strong in you as your family (& the other families) fight for your children; for their health & their way home. I pray for the intervention that will knock satan on his..well, you know & I am expecting to hear the news that you are heading home!!

Salzwedel Family said...

Praying for strength & wisdom for you & health for your babies. Stay strong in the Lord.

Anonymous said...

I was up at 12:20 feeding my babe and praying, praying , praying for all your needs!

crispy said...

God woke me up at 1:06 (FL time) and I knew it was to lift you up in prayer. I was praying that you would have the right words to say. That you would be instruments of Christ. That God would have grace on you and your situation.

I am amazed to see God pull together virtual strangers to come together on your behalf. As hard as it is for you, I see Him working in mighty ways.

((hugs))

-Cris

Sean and Lisa said...

Any word yet Laura? Believing they got the ok to head home and are flying now?!
Please Lord cover them, lead them, protect them and guide them safely home.
PRAYING!!

Laura Lu said...

No call yet...I promise to post AS SOON as she calls!!!!! In the meantime, I just keep praying, because I can't think about anything else. :)

ldm said...

I am praying for you and your whole family. I know in my heart that the lord will pull you through this.
Lora

junglemama said...

It is hard to imagine the stress and heartache they are going through. Please let them know that my prayers are with them.

Brandi said...

Praying like crazy!!! I've been checking and praying and thinking of you guys constantly!

Love you,
Bran

cassie said...

praying praying praying!