Court Day

As many of you read the Mayernicks’ blog, you understand just what those details that I mentioned in the last blog are all about. If not, let me share with you the heartbreaking two days that we have had.

When we were in Kampala for our court date, we asked if we could go ahead and have a TB test done on Josie and Asher since there is a new U.S. law requiring this test. While we were there, the nurse decided to take blood to test for aids as well. Much to our shock, Josie tested positive. It was one of those rare moments when one’s entire world changes in the blink of an eye. I know that the Mayernicks’ world will never be the same. My heart is breaking for this dear family of God as they struggle with the decisions that they have in front of them.

As we were mourning and weeping, Asher could not help but know that something was not the same. He began to withdraw a little, and it took some time (and a “sweetie,” or sucker) for him to come “back” to me. By the time we got home and got ready for bed, however, he was back to his giggly and roly-poly self. (Side note: Asher loves to brush his teeth and organize his belongings…he will be great for Owen!)

Today we went in to town and looked around. We visited with Auntie Katie and even hooked back up with Mike and Suzanne at the Source Café for a little while. When we went to visit Amani, we decided it was best that Asher stay at Amani until we “passed” court. Leaving him there was one of the hardest things I have ever done. He would not look at me, he pulled his shirt over his face to hide the tears, and began rocking. Compare that mental picture with the pictures I posted on facebook. I know that if there is a chance that this process will take longer than expected and I have to go home without him, it is the best thing for him to stay at Amani. However, it doesn’t make it any easier. It hurts to the deepest parts of my heart.

I could never have foreseen how painful this process could be, nor could I have foreseen how much I could love a little boy in so short a time. Mac, Owen, and Sylvie are going to enjoy him so much. He already knows their names, and we talk about them all the time. He will say things like “I want to color with Mac” or “Where is Owen?” or “I want Sylvie to come and play with me.”

There are several prayer requests, as you can imagine. First, I ask that you continue to pray for the Mayernicks and for God to anoint them with His peace, strength, discernment, and perseverance. Pray over sweet Josie and that God would protect this little girl, “the least of these.” Pray for our TB tests to come back negative. And lastly, pray that when we go to court on September 28 that we receive our verbal and written ruling. To quote dear Barbie Doyle, pray that the Wind of God would blow through that courtroom in a mighty and powerful way like only God, the Author and Finisher of all things, can do.

I know I have not been able to respond to emails, facebook, and the blog as much I would like, but it is hard to find a place with Internet and when I do, it is not always working. Please know that your comments are precious to me. Keep them coming!