Thorburn Family

We got a call from Nevada today.  Everything is delayed, it would take way too much time to write it all out.. but the bottom line is that now we are waiting for a March court date.   On that date, we have every reason to expect that that will be “IT,” for REAL   Then our plane tickets will be purchased and we will be able to travel two weeks later.   One blessing that has come out of this is that Benjamin’s wonderful Social Worker was able to explain much more about the background of this case, his current home situation, etc.. and gave us a much fuller picture.  We are so very thankful for this!!!  So, now we wait again, for a new March court date.   God’s timing is perfect and we’re thankful to be on His calendar :).  Ps. 34:1  ”I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will continually be in my mouth.”  

I am on pins and needles today, trying to be focused.  For all this time, I have felt a calm and quiet heart which can only be a huge grace from God.  Now, while I am not exactly anxious per say, I feel like I am holding my breath while standing on my head, till we hear the outcome of an important hearing in Nevada, which will be at 4:30 PM our time on Friday.  I explained about this in a previous post so I won’t go into it all here.  If you are reading this, please say a prayer for Benjamin’s speedy arrival to our home.  We are ICPC approved by both states, and should have had him long ago in one sense, but we know that God is sovereign over all.  The judge’s decision will determine whether that arrival is delayed further, or imminent.  We hope and pray that buying plane tickets is our next move.  We are also looking for arrangements for our children while we are away, and trying to get things in order for our Nevada trip, while recovering from the flu and continuing home schooling  We really have so much for which to be thankful!             Blessings abound, Anna

I have great news to share.  The three sisters that I mentioned before have now for sure found a host family in the USA for this coming March trip!  This is great news.  Praise God with us.  As far as arranging a group of Russian orphans to come here through the Lighthouse Project, I am waiting to hear more details from the director.  I won’t be moving fwd until we have a few things nailed down, and then will put out feelers for interest.  Thanks, Anna

Since tossing his kidney over to Ken Mick, Rich has undergone some interesting changes… first of all, he’s lost well over 30 lbs so far.  He’s going totally gung-ho (makes me hungry just thinking about it).. He says he will run trails with me in the Spring.  Anyone who knows Rich well knows this is like totally outrageous when compared to his previous thoughts about running, or exercise at all :).  He also suddenly has decided that he doesn’t really like Judge Judy.  He used to watch Judge Judy on TV every night before bed.  Then, today, he took up drawing and drew, and drew, and drew, and drew… pigs, cows, dogs, horses, our light fixture, a rocket… lots of things.  And he’s really GOOD.   He says he doesn’t know what came over him.  In 18 years, I can’t say I have ever seen him draw something before.  It’s just too funny.  There is no moral to this story and no punch line, and I realize this is not of interest to the masses..lol.  Just a note for today.  :-)

Rich had a visit w/the doctor in MA. today; just a regular checking him out type of deal.  The doctor says he is recovering well and he’s pleased with all he sees.  Doc thinks the seizure despite taking meds, was caused by rapid weight loss and there is no concern remaining at this point.  He’ll see Rich four weeks from now, which will likely be the last visit before Rich can work again.  We are really enjoying Rich here at home; he’s been able to do office work and other needed things that self-employed people don’t get to do consistently, unless they are hunkered down recovering from surgery.. LOL.  He looks great and feels well, praise God.  Ken also continues to do very well; kidney is working beautifully, and his meds have been reduced.  This organ thing is a really cool deal.  Check your licenses to see if you made yourself a donor in the case of death, and tell someone in your family if your wishes include organ and tissue donation.  It’s not fun to think about, but the good it does is really something valuable.  You can’t take those little parts with ya!   We have a couple of friends on transplant lists right now, and know of many others.  The difference between them living long and healthy, or dying, relies on organ and tissue donation.