Opposition in all things.

It has been a joyous past two days having my niece, Madisen and nephew, Brennon, in our home! My sister, Tami,- their Mother- was reunited with her children after nearly two years. It was a tear jerker, let me tell you. I am so touched and happy to be apart of them reconnecting after so long. Thank you, Father in heaven.

The opposition comes into play now that I have helped my sisters family be reunited. The father had to be contacted as they left to go back to the town- 4 hours away- where my sister lives. {And now her children's new home as well.} Authorities needed to be contacted as well to make the process as legitimate as possible. We didn't want kidnapping charges set! After Tami and her children left...I drove to the court downtown and filed for a restraining order against the father. The judge granted it to my family and I for one full year. Though, we won't be officially protected by this order until the father is served the court papers, hopefully tomorrow. {Another challenge all on its own seeing that he is homeless and living with friend after friend.} Horrific threats have been made against me, Tami and the new man in Tami's life. I take it serious enough to do something about it.

But, I will bask in the glory that I do not have to endure anymore nightmares of these children being lost to us forever. They are safe with their mother and will be taken care of very well. My sister used to do drugs and smoke. She no longer does these things, mainly due to leaving her abusive druggie husband, and I am so thrilled for her progress and decisions. May the Lord continue to bless this family with protection, guidance and love.