WooHoo! We are about four days from leaving to pick up our little men :) We have had a few bumps in the road to our travel date, but may I remind Satan that he can "get behind me." Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." Matthew 16:23 There is nothing that is going to take away the joy and excitement I feel anticipating the meeting of our sons! It all started last Thursday as I sat at the Health Dept. waiting to get the last of my shots (and I'm just saying I think she chipped the bone with that needle, OUCH!). I had put a call into the USCIS, because I had not received my new FDL stating that we had been approved for the two children. A looooong story short, I had to drive up to downtown Chicago (6+ hours round trip) pay $585 and get this white piece of paper that had a lovely 2 in place of the original 1. We had managed to fall through the cracks; an incomplete file just sitting there never to be found until it became urgent. Ummm...hello, I'm leaving to only days to get these boys from Ethiopia! The following day we ended up at the hospital with Amelia and a horrible bladder infection. She was and unfortunately is still very sick. She has a very high fever and her bladder is causing her a lot of pain; it is really very sad. We are praying that she is on the road to recovery and feeling much better by mid week. Doctor thought it could take 3 to 5 days for the fever to go away and for her to really start feeling herself again.
On to a brighter note...We had the best time at our fundraiser this past Sunday. We had 200+ people come and celebrate the boys with us. We had asked God to AWE us with support for our adoption and that is exactly what He did! We raised over $4600 that day, which covered the airline tickets we had purchased a day earlier! Praising God, and so thankful for all of you who came to celebrate with us:) Here are some pictures from that day....
Me and my sweet hubby!
Daddy and our Elaina girl making lemonade!
My beautiful Grandma and our Miss Alison!
My college girl, Erica, and my baby girl, Amelia!
15 comments:
I just wanted to say Bon Voyage and have a wonderful trip (I'm sure you will). We leave tomorrow and will have our precious Liliana in our arms forever on Thursday morning :-) I will be watching your blog for updates while anxiously waiting to hear all the stories of your pick up trip.
I am BUSTING WITH EXCITEMENT FOR YOU!
I can not wait to see pictures of your boys in your arms.
Thinking about you SO MUCH!
Love,
Tracie in Tn
I can't wait to read about your time in Ethiopia and see pictures of the boys!
Heather,
I am sooo excited for you!!! I will pray that your daughter is feeling better by the time you leave! It will all work out!! God is so good and you deserve to be happy!!!
Megan
Congratulations on leaving VERY soon!!! and, wishing you many blessings as you travel and meet and fall even more in love with your beautiful boys!!!!
Can't wait to hear all about it!
-Suzi
I am so so thrilled for you guys! AWESOME pictures, AMAZED at the incredible amount of support from the body of Christ. Praying for healing for little Amelia and REJOICING with you!
I can't wait to see those sweet boys in your arms and home forever with their family.
Wow! What an incredible fund raiser. Praise God!! He is so, so good. I just said a prayer for your sweet Amelia. I'm so sorry she has had to go through this. I cannot WAIT to read more about your trip! You are in our prayers!
yea! i am so excited for u! Your boys are GORGEOUS! love the tee by the way! :)
Hi! I just found out we're neighbors. We'll have to get together when we get back. Blessings on your journey -- we'll be right behind you! Peace.
I am so excited for you!!! I can't wait to hear all about it. I'll be thinking about you all week!
Dee Dee
Congratulations!! You'll be traveling with my good friends. You're all in our prayers (especially your daughter w/ the bladder infection). Have an amazing time meeting your sons!!
Kristin
Well you are on the home stretch guys. I can't wait to meet and see the boys. I will pray for you each day on your journey. It does not seem possible that you are two days away!!! Godspeed and safe travels. Wanted to call but did not want to interrupt your family time. Hugs, prayers, and blessings to all. Don't forget to write everything down sounds, smells, tastes......everything!! Enjoy your quiet time with the boys. Have you ordered the 15 passenger van yet!!?? See you soon!
Thinking of you as you begin your journey today. So excited for you both!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see them in your arms! I feel the excitement all over again from the day we held our sweet baby girl for the first time. Get ready that first squeeze is better than you could ever imagine!!!
I can't wait to hear about your trip. I know it will be a while as you recover from jet lag. Hope it went smoothly and that your transition home does too!!! I've been thinking of you all week.
Dee Dee
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