Rule 57 Hearing Update

Well, it took me a day to report how the hearing went. In short, the Rule 57 was GRANTED in our favor, however, it didn't speed the termination up. :( I think there was some misconception and misunderstanding about what the Rule 57 actually did, however, it DID change the case plan from "reunification (with biological mom)" to "adoption." So, a mission was accomplished to some degree. The next hearing we have will be April 8 at 9:30 and I will update more later on that when it comes time. Basically, we've been told by Chavalah's attorney that at that hearing the judge will THEN schedule the Termination Hearing which has to be scheduled within 15-30 days of April 8, and THAT WILL OFFICIALLY TERMINATE any parental rights. Once that termination hearing takes place end of April, or early May, we will then be able to file our petition to adopt with our attorney and all the nice paperwork that goes along with that! It was disappointing, but at the same time Ben and I have learned over and over (unfortunately the hard way) to NEVER QUESTION GOD'S SPECIFIC TIME LINE for our lives. He's all knowing, and is taking care of us EVERY STEP OF THE WAY as he has from Teya all the way through Chavalah now! Thanks for your continued prayers.