Thursday, September 20, 2007

Denied

The visa consulate denied our kids visas!! The new information didn’t change her mind at all. We have no idea what to do or even if there is anything left to do. I am utterly sick, soaked in tears. I am at a complete loss of everything. Our hearts are just broken, an absolute mess. This pain feels unbearable!

I don’t have words…

I just wanted to post because I know there are soo many of you out there that are walking with us in prayer, waiting to hear the outcome.

Thank you for your hearts, your friendship, your prayers.

We are soo in need of God’s comfort right now…so in need of HIM!!!!

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh katie and jeff, i am so very very sorry. i dont know what to say. sending our love and prayers, rachel and ryan h.

Jeremy and Kamina Johnson said...

Our hearts are totally broken for you. We are praying that God scoops you up in his big arms and holds onto you as you go through this. Thanks so very much for posting this info Katie. Please call if you need a shoulder to cry on, I can be there in 3 minutes time.

Jennifer Isaac said...

I'm so so so sorry and am praying for you both - I am sorry you're not together as you carry this news. :(

Tama said...

We are lifting you up! I am so sorry! Climb up and sit on His lap, His shoulders are big! We love you!

Blu and Darbi said...

Oh Katie, I'm so sorry. We are continuing to lift your family up in prayer.

Love,
Darbi

Christina said...

We are just so sad with you...so so sorry...
Lifting you all up in prayer.
Christina and Scott

HandsRaisedToHeaven said...

Oh Katie,

My heart sank as I read your post. I am so sorry. Know that you are prayed for and loved. Oh, Lord, wrap your loving arms around this family.

Blessings,
Jenny (AoH group)

Patrick Berryman said...

Praying for you and wondering, now that you have an official denial, do you have any recourse or appeal process.

S and K said...

So very sorry. We are absolutely sick for you.
Praying still.
I am reminded of Moses' dealings with Pharaoh and will continue praying.
I am praying for wisdom as you consider your next steps.

MamaPPod said...

Jeff and Katie, I am so, so sad for you. I pray that you feel God's comfort and presence even in the midst of your heartbreak. Sending you both hugs. Patty in Chicago (AoH Group)

~tmc~ said...

We're so very sorry and are praying for you all.

Traci (AOH group)

Amber G. said...

Oh Katie, I don't even know what to say... my heart just aches for you. I couldn't sleep last night as I was so heavy with concern for your situation. Praying for God's huge arms to enfold you in His love and peace... and praying for a miracle for your kids.
With love,
Amber

Welcome to Jen said...

I am so sorry. I cannot do anything but cry for you. I am shocked and so saddened for you...I am SO sorry. I pray that there is something else that can be done. May the Lord heal this pain for you :(

God bless you,

Jen

Just A Family said...

I'm so sorry..Please keep believing that God is with you.

Robin

blessedmommy said...

Our hearts are so sad for you. We are lifting you both up in prayer.

"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:5-8 (NIV)

In Christ,
Melissa Arnold (AOH family)

alice said...

I'm so sorry. I pray for your comfort and peace. Alice Reinhardt

TN said...

I am so saddened for you right now. Please know that you are loved and that those precious children are loved by the Lord, regardless of what we understand. I pray for your comfort tonight and his loving healing for your family.

Tina (AOH group)

Michelle said...

I'm so sorry. Words just can't express...I will pray for a miraculous ending to this story!

Rick and Kate said...

Katie and Jeff, There are no words that can comfort you right now. We can only pray that He will do that for you both. What do we do, where do we go when our hearts are broken in a million pieces except to Him. Our faith is tested, our walk is tested. Everything we have ever believed is tested due to circumstances that we cannot possibly understand. He alone is God and He knows your pain and sorrow. Let Him have His way in this. You do not see it right in this moment, but you will look back and know. Be Still and know that He is GOD. We are lifting you both up in prayer and pleadin for God's comfort and His grace to be sufficient. We love you both so much, but He loves you more. God will take care of those precious babies. He is not done!
Hurting for you both, Kate and Rick

Anonymous said...

My heart aches for you...praying Lvoe, Denise

Angel said...

I am so sorry. What heart breaking news. I am praying for your sweet family. Angel

Joy said...

Jesus is walking with you in your sorrow. Even when it feels like He isn't, He's there. I'm praying he will provide comfort and strength to you in such real ways that you can't deny it. He is broken for you and for Fatu and Osbie.

A Family said...

May you and Jeff find comfort in each other's love. Words can't express the sorrow we feel for you!

Christine