Posted on 09/30/2005 6:03:00 AM PDT by Aracelis
My brother, Eric, will be attempting to get his children back legally from his estranged wife in a little more than 5 hours. He has not seen his children, Korin (age 10), Damon (aged 9), and Aaron (aged 8) in over a month, and they are his entire life.
My sister-in-law is an extremely disturbed individual with numerous psychiatric and physical problems, and ran away with the children one day while my brother was at work. He does not know where any of them are, has had no telephone contact, and has been searching frantically for them ever since.
Would you please pray that Eric can be reunited with his children, and that none of them come to any harm? Unfortunately, my brother lives in a state that automatically assumes the mother to be the better caretaker, but in this case I am hoping the judge will see otherwise.
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Fine, but busy
You and your family have been much on my mind lately. I pray tomorrow will have joyous news for all here. Stay strong.
Beth
Our prayers continue for Eric and the children. Please let us know how the hearings go! Our love, prayers and good thoughts will be with Eric, the children and you tomorrow.
Donna
Is it possible that the woman is manic/depressive? I have seen this first hand and some of the behavior is similar.
Prayers for these poor children. I pray for God to touch the heart of the judge and he will make the right decision.
Prayers for all involved.
Just keep letting her hang herself (she will), be patient, polite, follow the rules and be concerned for "the best interest of the children."
Remember this, the judge may not like her and is aware of situations. However, they almost always follow the recommendations and testimonies of the professionals involved such as doctors, psychs, guardian ad litems, teachers, children's services, etc. These people are his ears and eyes and a judge will rarely trump their opinion.
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Looking forward to GOOD NEWS tomorrow. My son's next date in court is 12/14, but he thinks that is financial. The actual trial which will cover custody is still set for 12/23. The good news with us is that he has been able to see Alyssa twice a week, and talk to her nightly. Her Mom was trying to keep her away, saying she was ill, but the mediator gave her a warning and she's been letting Alyssa come to visit with her Dad. I got a call from her this morning when my son was with her, and it was our first talk in 6 months. It was so good to talk to her, and have her tell me she misses her Grandpa and I, and is looking forward to meeting her new (7 month old) cousin soon. We sent pictures of the baby, and she was thrilled. She still cannot be with my son without Protective Services, but he has been told that will end soon. Unfortunately she and her Mom live about 3 hours away, so my son spends a lot of time in the car. I pray for a time we can have her down with us for a few days. But, there is progress.
PRAYERS SENT
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