Today was Moses’ birthday… My heart was so sad that I couldn’t throw him the big party at home that I dreamed of. I bought him several presents over the last couple weeks, but decided it would be pretty cruel to give him gifts and make him keep them in my room. So, we all sang him happy birthday a few times, and he smiled with glee. I was happy because I know that this is the first time in his life that anyone has ever acknowledged his birthday… You couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. There was pure joy in his eyes, and that one dimple in his right cheek looked permanently implanted 
I’ll save the presents for when we roll outta this joint!
I know it may seem crazy for me to still be here- away from my baby girl and husband and responsibilities for over 6 weeks…. But Moses is my child just like Presley is my child, and you better believe if she was stuck here, I would be fighting for her to come home. We have really established a very special bond and he is SO emotionally attached to me right now. Of course, the thought of me leaving and coming back has occurred to us. It’s something we have to consider… But the trauma and devastation it would cause to Moses would be HUGE, and we are just not ready to commit to that right now.
I spoke with Peter (our attorney) today about whether we should wait for the guardianship mess to be sorted out or file for adoption. In a very defeated, upset, stressed voice, he told me that no one here is in any hurry to get this taken care of. He seemed very upset and I honestly thought he was about to cry… He thinks tomorrow we will file for adoption. This needs prayer!!!! I thought we would automatically be assigned our original judge, but we could be assigned any judge when we file. PLEASE pray God’s hand over this situation… His favor has been on us with the adoption case so far, and I pray we continue to be granted that immeasurable favor and grace.
This has been a crazy rollercoaster of emotions, and I literally have NO idea what God has in store for us next. What I do know is that me and Moses are both very ready to come home, and our family is ready for us to be there. Praying that happens soon…
Hey Meghan, I just want you to know that I read your blog EVERY DAY and have been praying for you all 6 weeks. I love hearing how God has been by your side this whole time there in Africa and is not planning on leaving any time soon. Your faith pleases Him and encourages me daily. We want to adopt more from Uganda so we are joining you in praying that the courts will just change the wording so other families can provide homes for the too many orphans in Uganda. Happy Birthday to Moses and may your heart be filled with peace as you place your head on your pillow. The Lord is fighting your battle for HIS child!
I do not know you but have been praying for you and this situation. My husband and I have just started the process (are doing our home study) in hopes to adopt from Uganda, possibly Sanyu in the future. Thank you for loving on the children there, since one of them may be our future child. I pray God reunites your whole family soon. I just wanted you to know God is letting people that don’t know you find you and pray for you. Keep the faith! He is abundant in Love and is working His plan.
Blessings – Eugenia
Happy Birthday Moses…..You and Mommy look so cute together.
Enjoy your birthday.
Love you,
Sandy in NC
Happy Birthday Moses!!! Can’t wait to meet you!~!!
We prayed for you in the ladies’ group in St. Franny today.
Hang in there Meghan, God is still in control. And He loves you. And we do, too!!!