Update

Thanks for praying. Our update is that we have no update, we don't even know for sure if the trial started today. We hope to hear from our lawyer soon, he was planning on being there if it proceeded today. We'll let you know when we hear. Thanks for praying with us while we wait.....

For an update on my parents, visit www.kanowitzhaven.blogspot.com

A Big Day...January 14th

As many of you know, we have been trying to adopt again for some time. The daughter, Amber, that we had before Lily has been in foster care since her birth mother decided to change her adoption plan. This was almost two years ago. Since then, we learned that Amber was going up for adoption again. We put in a petition to adopt, and have been attending court hearings since July 2009. So far, no "real" progress has been made due to the fact that Amber's birth mother's parental rights have not been terminated yet. They were set to be terminated in September, but the courts moved it to January 14th. Please pray that this trial would take place so that Amber's adoption can move forward. She will be adopted, either by us or her current foster mom, the judge will decide.

As many of you don't know, my parents are in a very similar situation. A few months ago, you may remember that my uncle (who is my age) died. He left behind 4 young boys aged 21 months-7 years. My parents would like to adopt them, and their court date is also January 14th. Please pray for them as they present their requests to the judge. Pray also for all their requests to be granted. Pray also for the Lord to provide for them as they may even get the boys January 16th. I may be posting a list of things they need if they get the boys then.

To sum up....our family may never be the same after January 14th! Please pray for smooth transitions & safe travels for both of us!

Update

Thanks for Praying....here is an update.

1. Rachel is home from the hospital but is still very sick. She is on several strong antibiotics that she has to take several times a day. Please continue to pray for her strength and healing.

2. We leave tomorrow for AL for our court appearance on Wednesday at 9am(CST). Please pray that the Lord would give us favor with the judge and that we could be Amber's parents AND come home with her the same visit. pray for God to provide the adoption finances we need if this goes thru this week. A few friends have asked how to help financially so I am posting here as well in case others would like to help in this way.

Send checks to:

MATCH Fund

And send to:

Kabekona Community Church

24044 Old Cemetery Rd.

LaPorte, MN 56461

Right in the memo that it is for "Weyland & Katie Leach Adoption" All gifts are tax deductible.

We will post an update as soon as we can!

Prayer Requests

Please be in prayer for my family:

1. Katie's uncle was shot yesterday and is on life support. They will be pulling life support sometime today. Please pray for all the family.

2. Katie's sister Rachel is in the hospital being treated for H1N1, Pneumonia, and an infection in her arm where she received a vaccination. Please pray for her healing.

3. We leave next week (Tuesday) for our court hearing in AL concerning Amber. Please pray for us as we travel, present our case, and learn if we have been chosen to be Amber's parents.

Thank you.