Broken Hearted...

As I write this post, I am doing so with a heavy heart. After many, many weeks of waiting, my cousin got word just yesterday, that CCAA had denied their pre-approval to bring home Cassi. It is due to some of the new regulations that went into effect in May, 2007. Gina and Richie are awesome parents and they had soooo much to offer this little girl, but due to difference in interpretations of the new regulations, they were denied.

This is heart breaking for many reasons. One of course is the fact that we all loved Cassi as a member of our family already, therefore there is a feeling of loss. As well, I hurt for Gina and Richie who opened themselves up to love a child, only to now feel hurt. Also, due to some of the regulations, the door for adopting from China is closed for so many good people that would be such good parents to these children. So I hurt not only for Cassi, but for all the other kids that could have families now if some of the regulations were not in play. But, there is nothing that can be done because what China says, goes.

We cannot understand why things happen the way that they do, but have to have faith that God is ultimately in control of everything. Cassi is a precious little girl and we pray that she is matched with a family very soon that will love and cherish her as she deserves. There will never be a child that can take her place in our hearts and she will always be remembered and loved.

Sending love and prayers for a family soon to Qing Zu Qiao and prayers of support and love to Gina, Richie & Issac

Love,

Rodney, Marcy, Carter, Jacob, Parker & Anna