The ninth day

I want to thank everyone who has encouraged us and even participated in our novena and fasting for a quicker date for Alex's adoption. Jerry and I have been humbled by the number of people taking it upon themselves to join with us in rescuing Alex from a bleak situation. If you could bear to keep Alex and us in your prayers, we'd greatly appreciate it. My spiritual director suggested that the inspiration to do and complete the fasting, which I don't typically do or enjoy, may have been a divine help to "keep my head above water" this past week. He may be right; it does feel to me like it was a gift. What next? Not sure.  I do know we need to keep praying.... Thanks again.--Susan