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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 5:48am | IP Logged Quote Paula in MN

if you remember, I was served the custody papers on Jan. 25, giving me 30 days to respond. Eric and I hired a local attorney, met with him twice, paid him, and given him copies of everything. Our attorney has spoken to the other attorney a few times, and he called us on Tuesday afternoon to say that there are 16 notarized statements that the father should have custody. He said we should come in to his office to meet with him.

He hasn't returned ANY of our phone calls. He hasn't filed ANY papers. Today is DAY 28 of the 30 day deadline and our attorney is nowhere to be found.

We have a 9 am appointment this morning with a different attorney (50 miles away and expensive) but she thinks we can get an extension on the 30 days. If not, she said we'll get something together today and fax it over to the other attorney. This is not how I envisioned this happening - now it all feels so jumbly and last minute.

I have been praying and I know all of you have. I am so thankful for that. I am also so grateful for the wonderful man I married only 8 short months ago. He insisted that we go to this new attorney, regardless of the cost. He told me that he married me and my children, and he loves them as if they are his own.

I haven't slept in two days, my head is throbbing, my stomach hurts, I can't stop crying and my heart is breaking.

I know that I am being tried and tempted this Lent, and I am just trying to hold on.



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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 6:21am | IP Logged Quote Maddie

Many prayers for you and your family, Paula. I am so sorry you are going through this.

If the custody issue is homeschooling related, I wonder if HSLDA may be of help? I have read of them taking on cases where h/s is an issue. Not sure if that helps, just thought I'd throw it out there.

God bless you.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 6:22am | IP Logged Quote stacykay

Paula, I am praying and will pray for you until this all gets resolved. I am so sorry for the unneccessary trouble this lawyer has caused you! I will pray for your new attorney's wisdom and skills.


God Bless!!!!!

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 6:24am | IP Logged Quote Courtney

Paula, my prayers are with you and your family.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 6:25am | IP Logged Quote MarilynW

Dear Paula - I am praying for you. We will say the nine memorares for you today and offer our rosary. Praying for a peaceful resolution and wise attorney, for peace and strength for you, for miracles all around.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 6:53am | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Oh, Paula, I am praying...offering my day for you today, too.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 7:06am | IP Logged Quote Elizabeth

Paula,
I'm praying that the new attorney is God's answer to our incessant fervent prayers on your behalf. Much love to you!

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Paula -

I am offering the frustrations of my day for your intentions.



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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 7:34am | IP Logged Quote Mary G

Hang in there Paula and always remember that ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE with GOD! Prayers headed your way, dear.

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I am so sorry, Paula...I can't imagine. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers....offering up my day for you.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:07am | IP Logged Quote Maryan

Oh Paula... prayers here.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:13am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

We won't stop praying here either Paula!!!

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Oh Paula, continuing to implore heaven for you!

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:15am | IP Logged Quote mavmama

I can't begin to imagine your hurt and fear--praying here.

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Paula,

Praying for you. We will offer our daily mass for you and this situation.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:24am | IP Logged Quote RamFam

I know how frustrating and scaring dealing with custody issues can be. I have recently been in a similar situation. My prayers are with you.
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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:25am | IP Logged Quote Theresa

Oh Paula, Please know that I am praying for you and your family.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:25am | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Paula, God is WAY bigger than all of this! I am sorry for your pain and suffering .

For what it is worth, my dh worked as a psychologist in a small town and worked with the courts in a variety of capacities. Custody cases were the hardest and messiest . You need to live with the paradox that nothing is personal (for example: a lawyer who drops out of site, a social worker who snubbs homschooling, a judge who seems disinterested) yet everything is personal. This is incredibly hard, hard work. Please do take good care of yourself, dear. You can't go to battle tired and hungry! Pace yourself, friend...pace yourself. Bring your best self to encounters with the many *them* and bring your rightly vulnerable and exhausted self here and other safe havens. We'll pump you up with prayer and friendship!

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Paula,I am so sorry. I second what Maddie said. I also want to gently urge you to take all of this just 1/2 hour at a time. You are in a very overwhelming situation(s) right now, and this is when satan really tries to wedge his way in. Shut him out! Your DC need you to be the strongest you've ever been(at a time when you feel so vulnerable). Offer up every little thing in your day to Mary. Thank God you have a wonderful DH by your side! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am putting your name and your intentions on my Schoenstatt Altar, with a candle lit each day until this is resolved.

St. Joseph, pray for Paula and her family.
St. Michael the ArchAngel, protect Paula and her family.
Mother Mary, embrace your dear Paula, take her hand and gently guide her through each day, direct her to make the littlest decisions as clearly as possible.
Sweet Jesus, give Paula the grace to endure the suffering she is experiencing. You love her so much.

Praying hard for all of your intentions Paula.

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Posted: Feb 22 2008 at 8:49am | IP Logged Quote Taffy

Paula, you've been in my thoughts and prayers since I first read your original post.

Is there any way you can make it to Adoration? Or find a quiet spot or go on a quiet walk, alone or with just your dh? If you can, I think it will do wonders to help your with your anxiety and to make you stronger.

Wish I could do more. I'll continue to pray.

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