Ok, first off...I know it's not cool to ask for prayers then not update. Sorry about that.
Second, I know people were praying because I've definitely had an upsurge of peace about this whole situation. Plus, I've yet to crack a head. I've even managed to avoid biting sarcasm.
Now, the upshot is William's dad hasn't been in contact w/him for almost 4 years. This includes no child support. His mother has been in contact, but he hasn't. So with him out of the picture I wanted to stabilize William's custody situation so that if anything ever happened to me, he'd be able to stay with my family. Well, his dad resurfaced when this petition was filed, full of righteous indignation, accusing me of "orchestrating" the lack of contact. How many of you out there would wait until a petition to terminate your parental rights was filed before complaining about lack of visitation? Sadly, the courts don't see it that way. The petition is being put on hold and he's being given a "last chance" (his 3rd or 4th by my reckoning). We'll embark on a 6 month trial period in which he must pay child support and have visitation. This probably doesn't sound so bad to most people, but this is not a person I want influencing my child in any way. I have already stipulated William's not going anywhere without me, so I get the wonderful privilege of spending every other Sunday for the next 6 months with this person. He's not going to be nice. He's really angry with me right now. And I'm going to have to really watch my step because every little thing I do, I'm sure he's going to be looking for a way to use it against me.
So to sum up...prayers are still appreciated. My motto for the next 6 months is going to be "wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove." :) I know God will get us through this trial, but I'm reminded that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had to go INTO the furnace before God delivered them out of it. Whatever it takes though....I'm in this for the long haul.
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The thing I've learned about trials lately is that we never think we can handle as much as God knows we can handle. And perhaps some trials we can take as a sort of compliment from God-- "I know you're strong enough for this." It's been encouraging to me to think that the creator of this Universe thinks I can "do it." And I know He thinks you can, too.
(And for what it's worth, I think you're strong enough, too.)
Aggh, that's rough. But you're tough. You've come through it this far! This really should be a picnic for you :) We'll keep praying for you, and both of you will come through it.
Still praying. You have your family, church family, and God behind you on this one.
And if anything doesn't go as planned, I'LL crack the heads for you!!
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