Adoption Update

My mother, father and younger brother are in the process of filing for family placement of our daughter. They have completed finger printing, background checks and most of the required in-home visits. Just a few more formalities and the interstate placement application process will be complete. The paperwork is then returned to California and Child Protective Services makes a recommendation to the judge. The next court date is August 11. We will be there praying that the judge will place her with family and not with a stranger.

As I mentioned in the previous post, the state of California removed Cheyenne from Grandma Jo's care as she "dared" to express an opinion as to our innocence. We get to see our daughter for one hour each week under supervision. We're glad for the time, but miss her terribly.

We're dealing with the decision to remove Cheyenne as best as we can. Laurie has been fighting depression and sleeps a lot. Please keep her in your prayers.

Additionally we owe approximately $18,000 in legal and doctors testimonial fees. Our family is doing what they can, but it has been slow going. If you can help financially with a gift of any size, it would be appreciated. If you would rather send money directly to our attorney, Kenneth Warner, please contact me at sschjolin@hotmail and I will gladly give you his address.

Please remember that donation are NOT tax deductible. We are not set up as a non-profit organization. We are simply a family asking for help with the fight to keep our daughter from being adopted out to strangers when there are several qualified family members who would love to adopt her. Thanks again. -Scott