Dear Family and Friends,
Oh, NO!
Here we are again, asking for your help.
your prayers.
your faith.
Joanie had a cousin, who didn't want her to place the baby for adoption.
She called Potential Birthfather #2, Trent, and said that Joanie had a baby, and
it could be his.
He's having a paternity test done on Saturday.
PLEASE. PLEASE.PLEASE.
don't let this be his baby.
(He is adamant about keeping Henry, if it is in fact his baby.)
Our case worker said he's never seen it actually go this far.
but, if Henry is Trent's baby,
we have to hand him over.
Trent is not concerned about what's best for the baby.
Joanie was concerned.
She sacrificed.
Trent is only concerned about himself.
I can't do it.
I love Henry.
I feel ......(i don't know what to put here. I'm numb)
I love Henry. I really. really. love him.
David loves Henry. really. really loves him.
Lincoln adores Henry, and he is a great big brother.
If you can pray, and talk to Heavenly Father,
pray that Trent's heart will be softened.
pray that our faith will be strengthened.
pray for Henry.
Our Amazing Daughter
9 years ago
13 comments:
What about the putative father registry? And if it does go that far can Joanie at least recieve her rights back? That would be rediculous. She made the right choice I know there is angency invloved but we can only pray that Heavenly Father will allow him to stay with you since Joanie wanted what was best for him. That all the heartache she has gone through will be worth it. He never came forward stating that he had a relationship with her and that if she was prego that he wanted his rights. If there is a putative father registry and he didn't come forward then he is done. What state are you in again.? I know that is what it is in Utah. If you want to have anything to do with your child before the mother signs over her rights you have to come forward and say that you want a part in the childs life and that you want your rights. Deep breath! I can't imagine. I know that Callis Birth Father had to resign since I was in another state and he didn't want to in case I changed my mind but if I changed my mind he would have his rights back. Oh poor Joanie. Bless her heart. I hurt for her and the anguish she is going through. And you little family. Pray that Heavenly Father will soften his heart. It is sad that he just wants a trophy of his "manhood". How sad that her cousin did that. SO SAD. He couldn't take care of a baby if he wanted to . It is just to hurt all involved. Sorry for all this. I wish this is when agency could be taken away. Nothing ok about it. Praying is all we can do. A great power to rely on. We will give it all we've got for this little man to stay in a loving home and to have an eternal family. Keep us posted.
will do!
oh we will! I hope it isn't his baby!! Henry deserves you to raise him!
hmm, have to say i'm not s big fan of the cousin, since she called some other guy too, right? this is a long, painful road, but... but.. what can i say here? you have our prayers.
Still praying for you...all of you.
My prayers are with you. God Bless.
We'll pray that the test will come back nada. We love you and will keep you in our prayers every night.
you're in our prayers, too. we love you.
Hello dear Johnson family,
You are in our prayers. I really feel that Henry has long been yours, no matter what a paternity test may show. We will pray that your prayers will be answered. I know you love Henry.
Ridge family
Oh, my little heart hurts for you, for Joanie and for selfish people who don't know what they are doing! I know this may sound trite, but my most sincere prayers and wishes are with you and everyone involved in this situation and decision making. I love you!
I've started my comment about 6 times and then I delete because I want to state how I feel but my emotions are pretty much on my shirt sleeve. And I don't want to say the wrong things (like how I would like to sock someone in the nose). But most of all I want to say, that this really hurts like hell (please do not judge me for swearing...it is normal for me to do so...and I make no apologies)(maybe later). I am watching my beautiful daughter from afar and it's like waiting for a pin to drop (for me emotionally) And there is Brandi...full of faith. She has been extremely faithful throughout her entire life.
Trials...okay so maybe we all need more faith.
This is what I know...that Brandi has prayed for this baby a long time... As a teenager...Brandi would pray for her unborn children. I am not kidding. She always knew she would adopt children. Adopting children has been her mission long before she dated, let alone married David.
Now, I don't wear rose colored glasses...I just know my daughter and I know that she is a person who loves unconditionally. She has been in love with Henry probably since our pre-mortal life. I can't prove that but I feel it.
You will certainly be in my prayers!! I love you guys and hope for the best. You did a great job with the first and I know you will do just as well with the second.
Love and miss you guys
Kyrie
p.s. happy anniversary!!
You and your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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