Prayer power needed

Yes, I believe in the power of prayer to change things. I also believe God has a plan and that His plan is perfect.

Sometimes we make plans and hope they are a match with what God has in mind. Sometimes we know/sense/feel what God wants. Sometimes we walk in the dark.

This coming week God might work a miracle and put everything in place for Shanthi, Chad and the kids to all leave Uganda on 24 June, have a 4 day vacation in England and land as planned in Colorado. The miracle has multiple parts, just like the beginning adoption process. So if they actually go on the 24th, we will all know that only God did it. If it doesn't happen, then what God has planned has to be even better than what Shanthi and Chad worked out.

The items required for the 24th departure are these:
1 The judge sits and hears the case for adoption on the 16th
2 the judge gives a verdict right away.
3 the verdict is written out and signed by her and all the other necessary officials
4 the American Embassy processes its paperwork in less than the usual 14 days.

While this might be a possible scenario if it was held in the US, here in Uganda, there is much experience running against it.
a) This judge has been out most of the working days since the case was assigned (due to sitting in other courts in the north, or with illness)
b) judges do not have to give quick decisions and might even postpone the hearing if other matters arise that are more important
c) Some positive adoption verdicts take over 2 months for the paperwork to be finalized and given to the parents to take to their embassy

So, if you have a few seconds or minutes, please pray that the adoption is granted and that all the work is done smoothly, quickly and accurately. God's will be done.

Thank you.