Carmen and Beau

Many of you have been praying for my daughter Carmen and her son Beau. Here is a quick update. Carmen has been trying to move out of the state of California for the last year and a half. She must request a move order from family court because of the visitation agreement she has with Beau’s dad. He is using the courts to prevent her from moving even though it would improve Carmen’s ability to provide a better standard of living for his son.

Carmen has had several court hearings to date. The next is January 17th 2024. Would you begin to pray with us that Carmen will be able to move? This is a trial which is different in scope from the hearings so far. Carmen’s retainer for the trial is $10,000 and she must have it to her lawyers no later than December 29th 2023. We have set up a go fund me account to help her with these fees. Up till now Carmen has worked hard to pay her attorney fees with the help of Mom and Dad and a few others. However, this is a lot of money that she needs to get together quickly. The reality is that she can not do it alone.

Thank you to all who have given to help Carmen move to Arkansas. We are looking forward to having her and Beau join our community of Faith at Covenant Baptist Church. God is writing a beautiful story of grace for Carmen and Beau. Thank you all for participating in that story. It has been a long story with many disappointments and we pray that God will begin to turn the tide and allow her to come home. We need your prayers most of all.

If you desire to help Carmen financially you can follow this link: Carmen GOFUNDME

Update 12/7/2023. I have pushed a pause on the Gofundme as a settlement negotiation is currently in process. Please pray for wisdom for Carmen. More to come as we hear news.

Thank you for your prayers and support

Bart