A man in a suit came to deliver a subpoena to me last week. I have been called to testify in court for a Termination of Parental Rights trial of one of the mothers that I worked with in my last job. I think I may be the main testifier (is that even a word?) since I had the case for the longest out of all of the case managers. I worked with the family for almost 3 years. There's a mother with a mental illness and 3 kids involved in the case.
I am already really nervous about the trial. Every time I start thinking about it my heart races and I feel sick to my stomach. Honestly, I'm dreading it.
I covet your prayers on this.
Even though it will be heartbreaking for the mother, I really hope that her rights are terminated so that the kids can be adopted by the family they've been living with for almost 6 years.
I feel terrible for saying that. But, I honestly believe that the kids would be better off that way.
I can't imagine what it would be like to be told that you no longer have rights to the kids that you gave birth to. To be told that you are an unfit parent. The whole thing just seems so awful.
The trial is next Thursday, 4/8 at 9:00am. It may last ALL day. Ugh.
Please pray.
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13 years ago
Being an advocate is hard work. I will pray for peace and discernment for you and for the judge making the decision. I'm sure that God has put you where you are for such a time as this.
ReplyDeleteLindsay and I will certainly remember you during our prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh Cheryl, brave soul. I remember working with these types of situations. That's not the right word. Situations. Because they are more than that. They are real live hearts beating in real live bodies. It's heart breaking.
ReplyDeleteJenny's right. Being an advocate IS hard work. And these kids are blessed to have you in their corner.
I pray for grace, peace, wisdom, confidence and courage as you testify. I pray that you are able to trust the knowledge that you have of this family and trust your instincts. And I pray that the best possible outcome will happen for the sake of these dear children.
I can imagine that will be hard. But just remember that we have a sovereign God and ultimately He will make the best decision.
ReplyDelete"Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict." Luke 21:14-15