Labor pains. That's how I would describe the last few weeks. On May 15th, our case was submitted to the US Embassy in Ethiopia and since that time we have been on pins and needles awaiting to be approved and given a date to travel. We knew there was a good chance that we would be able to leave today so in order to secure tickets and avoid inflation of prices at the last minute we decided to go ahead and book tickets several weeks ago. We waited beside our computers for 2 weeks to get an email from the Embassy that we could travel. The last week we were sleepless as we stalked our emails throughout the night (Ethiopia is 8 hours ahead of us.) FINALLY - on Wednesday at 515am we received an email that we had been approved for a June 12th embassy date! That's right, 36 hours before our flight was to leave out of St. Louis, we got the official green light. Whew!
So - here we are - on our way to Ethiopia where we will become a family of four. Fortunately, just like labor, on the other side of those labor pains is a gift from God. We will be in Ethiopia in hours and are so excited to be embarking on the last leg of this journey.
We covet your prayers this week for our son and his transition and adjustment period. We know that there will be struggles in the days ahead, however we know that our God is greater and has called us to this journey. We know He will continue to walk with us.
Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1: 5-6
Our plan is to update our blog throughout the week if internet access is reliable. We leave Ethiopia on Thursday and are arriving to St. Louis on Friday evening. There will be a welcome gathering at the airport so if you want to meet us then contact my mom or sister and they can give you the details. We can't wait for everyone to meet our newest addition!
So - here we are - on our way to Ethiopia where we will become a family of four. Fortunately, just like labor, on the other side of those labor pains is a gift from God. We will be in Ethiopia in hours and are so excited to be embarking on the last leg of this journey.
We covet your prayers this week for our son and his transition and adjustment period. We know that there will be struggles in the days ahead, however we know that our God is greater and has called us to this journey. We know He will continue to walk with us.
Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1: 5-6
Our plan is to update our blog throughout the week if internet access is reliable. We leave Ethiopia on Thursday and are arriving to St. Louis on Friday evening. There will be a welcome gathering at the airport so if you want to meet us then contact my mom or sister and they can give you the details. We can't wait for everyone to meet our newest addition!
Congratulations! Go get your son. You are right...there are struggles ahead, but Christ is already victorious! :)
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to guide and protect your growing family! Christ's love graciously abounds. Justin & Erin Stone
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, we're so happy for you! Wish we could be there.
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