Praise be to God. Scott and I are going to Uganda. We found out last week we would have to travel twice, so we will be leaving on August 30, for our initial trip.
Though it is very hard to leave Colton, Haley and Hannah we are both extremely excited about meeting our son.
We will have the opportunity to spend two weeks with Bennett while we are gathering the necessary paperwork to move into the final process. We will also have the privilege of being a part of Pastor Dickson's congregation in dedicating the expansion of the sanctuary, orphanage and radio station.
Scott and Cecil (dad) have been very busy this week trying to make all necessary arrangements for us to travel, (thanks dad couldn't have done it without you). My only concern and of course most important question was; will Bennett be at the airport when we arrive; "YES" he will.
We are so blessed to be able to have this time with him.
I will take lots of pictures and blog every chance I get. Pastor has wireless Internet in his home so I should be able to write often. Thank you mom for providing that service to pastor, I don't know how well I would have done at the local Internet Cafe.
Thanks to all of you who have been praying for us. Your love and support mean more than words can express. This is a very exciting time for our family and having the support from our loved ones means the world to us.
Prayer request~
Please begin to pray now for Scott and I as we prepare for our trip.
I am not one who enjoys flying at all so please pray for the Lord to give me peace about that.
Pray for our safety: " FLIGHT", also for our travel in country, I hear they are great drivers.......NOT !
Believe with us for supernatural favor with the many government officials we will encounter.
Health, energy, patients,
"FLIGHT"
Pray that the Lord would direct our paths and use us as He wills. That our hearts would be open to follow where HE leads.
Please continue to pray for Pastor Dickson and Gladys, they are very excited about this convention/dedication, I want it to be perfect for them. Pray for their finances and renewed energy......after all they have been taking care of an infant for 7 weeks now.....just a little sleep deprived.
"FLIGHT"
Anything else you can think of go right ahead and pray it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, now that you have spent 90% of your personal prayer time on Scott and I go ahead and use the other 10% to pray for our "FLIGHT"......LOL
We love you all.
Many Blessing
Sherry
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
"FINGERPRINT" forms are here.
Praise God the long awaited fingerprint forms are here. Scott and I will be able to go down and have our fingerprints done on Wednesday morning. We received them on Saturday morning and you would have thought we had gotten a box full of Gold. I was ready to go out and celebrate.
As of tomorrow we will be waiting for a package from our lawyer in Kampala with all of the necessary documents Scott and i must file along with Bennett's medical reports.
After that we will be waiting on our I171H (letter of approval). Then we can FLY.
I have spoke to Pastor on a number of occasions in the last couple of weeks. Bennett seems to be doing very well. They tell me he is a good boy accept when he is hungry. I try to call during those times so I can hear him cry, since that is the only way he communicates with me right now. We serve such an on time God. After the bout we had with Homeland Security last week I have to say God is in control. Bennett will be here at just the right time.
I have new pics and I will post them, just remember he has little girl clothes on, not sure why but just go with it. The first three pics are of his birth mother. I have such love and respect for her. It looks as though we will get to meet her when we travel to Uganda. Thank you for your prayers. We need them now more than ever so don't let up.
Continue to pray for Bennett and his birth mother (Monica).
Pray for Pastor Dickson and Gladys
Pray that we get a quick turn around on our finger prints and approval letter.
Please pray that we get a quick court date.....i don't want to be away from Colton, Haley and Hannah any longer than I have to.
Thank you for sharing in this journey with us. It will all be worth it the day we bring Bennett home.
Many Blessings
Sherry
As of tomorrow we will be waiting for a package from our lawyer in Kampala with all of the necessary documents Scott and i must file along with Bennett's medical reports.
After that we will be waiting on our I171H (letter of approval). Then we can FLY.
I have spoke to Pastor on a number of occasions in the last couple of weeks. Bennett seems to be doing very well. They tell me he is a good boy accept when he is hungry. I try to call during those times so I can hear him cry, since that is the only way he communicates with me right now. We serve such an on time God. After the bout we had with Homeland Security last week I have to say God is in control. Bennett will be here at just the right time.
I have new pics and I will post them, just remember he has little girl clothes on, not sure why but just go with it. The first three pics are of his birth mother. I have such love and respect for her. It looks as though we will get to meet her when we travel to Uganda. Thank you for your prayers. We need them now more than ever so don't let up.
Continue to pray for Bennett and his birth mother (Monica).
Pray for Pastor Dickson and Gladys
Pray that we get a quick turn around on our finger prints and approval letter.
Please pray that we get a quick court date.....i don't want to be away from Colton, Haley and Hannah any longer than I have to.
Thank you for sharing in this journey with us. It will all be worth it the day we bring Bennett home.
Many Blessings
Sherry
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Bennett Adai McGough
What an awesome God we serve. Scott and I received a call last week from Pastor Dickson informing us that he was holding our Bennett in his arms. It was one of the most amazing days of my life. I could hear him crying in the background. I also was laughing, crying and praising God all at the same time. Pastor was ready to talk legal talk but I couldn't wrap my brain around that until I could call Scott and tell him our news.
Pastor called two days later at 2:20 a.m. our time to ask us how to spell his name. He was getting the birth certificate and needed that info. I am still amazed and know that it could only be God that our baby already has the McGough name.
The young mommy that was carrying this precious child came to the realization that she was unable to care for him. She came to pastor and Gladys and handed him over. She said she would like the family from America to raise him. She plans to return to school and further her education.
Pastor and his wife Gladys have been working very hard on the legal aspect of this for us. Please keep them in your prayers. Gladys has been doing late nighters to care for our little guy so please keep her lifted as well.
Pray for our homeland security paperwork to be completed quickly, we won't be able to do anything toward bringing him home until this is complete.
Pray for favor with all that is involved in this decision; judges, lawyers, registrars, homeland officials.
Keep our family lifted as well, please pray that the Lord will give us wisdom and knowledge in the areas we have to walk that is unfamiliar to us.
Most of all pray for the birth mommy. I am not sure at this point what her desires and needs are so just be Spirit led.
Hannah just reminded me that we need to be praying for Bennett as well. Pray that the Lord keeps him safe and healthy.
Jeremiah 29:11 says for I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a hope and a future.
I do believe His plans for us is to bring Bennett home and be his forever family. Stand with us in prayer to insure no harm comes our way.
Enjoy the pictures, more will be coming soon. We love you all and thank you for sharing in this journey to bring Bennett home.
God Bless
Sherry
Pastor called two days later at 2:20 a.m. our time to ask us how to spell his name. He was getting the birth certificate and needed that info. I am still amazed and know that it could only be God that our baby already has the McGough name.
The young mommy that was carrying this precious child came to the realization that she was unable to care for him. She came to pastor and Gladys and handed him over. She said she would like the family from America to raise him. She plans to return to school and further her education.
Pastor and his wife Gladys have been working very hard on the legal aspect of this for us. Please keep them in your prayers. Gladys has been doing late nighters to care for our little guy so please keep her lifted as well.
Pray for our homeland security paperwork to be completed quickly, we won't be able to do anything toward bringing him home until this is complete.
Pray for favor with all that is involved in this decision; judges, lawyers, registrars, homeland officials.
Keep our family lifted as well, please pray that the Lord will give us wisdom and knowledge in the areas we have to walk that is unfamiliar to us.
Most of all pray for the birth mommy. I am not sure at this point what her desires and needs are so just be Spirit led.
Hannah just reminded me that we need to be praying for Bennett as well. Pray that the Lord keeps him safe and healthy.
Jeremiah 29:11 says for I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a hope and a future.
I do believe His plans for us is to bring Bennett home and be his forever family. Stand with us in prayer to insure no harm comes our way.
Enjoy the pictures, more will be coming soon. We love you all and thank you for sharing in this journey to bring Bennett home.
God Bless
Sherry
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Not our Bennett !!!
I finally had the opportunity to speak with pastor.
The two "mommies" he had been talking to have decided to keep their babies. The ladies spoke with their families and were advised to keep them. I know this is a God thing, it is awesome they will have the support they need and be able to raise their children.
This was a different approach than what we were originally taking anyway, so we will continue to wait on the Lord. He has our Bennett in his hands and I will settle for nothing less. I said in the beginning that our Lord had the child for us that was planned before the foundation of the earth. I still believe that.
So for now I have have nothing more to tell you, but will update as more news arrives.
Please continue to pray for Amani Baby Cottage and for the families that have been matched and are waiting for a court date. The Garwood family has received a court date sometime in August so pray for a favorable ruling for them. They are adopting a little boy named Hunter, he turned two today.
Many Blessings
Sherry
The two "mommies" he had been talking to have decided to keep their babies. The ladies spoke with their families and were advised to keep them. I know this is a God thing, it is awesome they will have the support they need and be able to raise their children.
This was a different approach than what we were originally taking anyway, so we will continue to wait on the Lord. He has our Bennett in his hands and I will settle for nothing less. I said in the beginning that our Lord had the child for us that was planned before the foundation of the earth. I still believe that.
So for now I have have nothing more to tell you, but will update as more news arrives.
Please continue to pray for Amani Baby Cottage and for the families that have been matched and are waiting for a court date. The Garwood family has received a court date sometime in August so pray for a favorable ruling for them. They are adopting a little boy named Hunter, he turned two today.
Many Blessings
Sherry
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Still Waiting !!!!!!
Well we are still waiting for a word from Pastor Dickson. He was scheduled to talk to the "mommies" on Monday and let Scott and I know their decision. As of now we are still waiting. I have tried several times to reach pastor but I have been unsuccessful. The waiting is hard and now I have to eat my own words "it's all in Gods timing". I do believe that with my whole heart but it's much harder to do when I am the one "waiting".
I will post again as soon as we hear something.
I will post again as soon as we hear something.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Waiting ! ! !
Well I had no idea when I started this blog things would be moving as fast as they have. Should have known since Breanna and Bridgett have been prophesying this from the beginning. Any way I will try to feel you in as best as I can.
We got a call from Pastor Dickson last week explaining he had two "mommies" both due to deliver in the next 1-3 weeks. Both are wanting to give up the babies but pastor instructed them to discuss this with their families. In the mean time we have contacted the Amani Baby Cottage to make sure the adoption can still take place through them since they were not the ones to actually locate the babies. As best as I understand that will not be a problem, once the babies are born they will be sent to the cottage and then we will wait for a court date. So as of this very moment I am waiting for a call from Pastor Dickson, he was supposed to speak with the women today and give us the final decision.
I am in awe each day of what the Lord is doing. It is basically unheard of for things to move along this fast. We just completed our home study and are still waiting for our finger printing dates and yet we may already have our "match". God is good !
PRAYER REQUEST
Pray for the mommies
pray that our homeland security paperwork is completed quickly
pray for health of the babies
Pray that all parties involved have peace
I will blog again as soon as I hear from pastor. Bless him because since I got my international calling card he never knows what time of day or night his phone may start ringing. We have an eight hour time difference and sometimes I dial before I think.
Many Blessings
Sherry
We got a call from Pastor Dickson last week explaining he had two "mommies" both due to deliver in the next 1-3 weeks. Both are wanting to give up the babies but pastor instructed them to discuss this with their families. In the mean time we have contacted the Amani Baby Cottage to make sure the adoption can still take place through them since they were not the ones to actually locate the babies. As best as I understand that will not be a problem, once the babies are born they will be sent to the cottage and then we will wait for a court date. So as of this very moment I am waiting for a call from Pastor Dickson, he was supposed to speak with the women today and give us the final decision.
I am in awe each day of what the Lord is doing. It is basically unheard of for things to move along this fast. We just completed our home study and are still waiting for our finger printing dates and yet we may already have our "match". God is good !
PRAYER REQUEST
Pray for the mommies
pray that our homeland security paperwork is completed quickly
pray for health of the babies
Pray that all parties involved have peace
I will blog again as soon as I hear from pastor. Bless him because since I got my international calling card he never knows what time of day or night his phone may start ringing. We have an eight hour time difference and sometimes I dial before I think.
Many Blessings
Sherry
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