I leave on the 28th for Ethiopia! YEA...PRAISE THE LORD!
I'll be gone for one week.
I was so excited I couldn't focus on schooling today, which worked out because a dear friend of our family called last minute and came out to visit.
Now the fun part...going to the basement after lunch to pull out that precious box with baby boy clothes in it so I can wash them and get everything ready to bring Keshawn home.
I am excited to see Ethiopia also, and am praying that I can do some sight seeing if possible. I have also asked our agency if there is any work I can do at the orphanage while I am there.
Celebrating today as we are one step closer to holding our baby!
Please pray for us as we raise the last little bit of money that we need for travel. We have changed the Chip-In on the side to reflect what we need at this time. Thank you all for your prays, and love!
I'll be gone for one week.
I was so excited I couldn't focus on schooling today, which worked out because a dear friend of our family called last minute and came out to visit.
Now the fun part...going to the basement after lunch to pull out that precious box with baby boy clothes in it so I can wash them and get everything ready to bring Keshawn home.
I am excited to see Ethiopia also, and am praying that I can do some sight seeing if possible. I have also asked our agency if there is any work I can do at the orphanage while I am there.
Celebrating today as we are one step closer to holding our baby!
Please pray for us as we raise the last little bit of money that we need for travel. We have changed the Chip-In on the side to reflect what we need at this time. Thank you all for your prays, and love!
Congrats! I'll be praying for you and can't wait to see pictures of Ethiopia and your precious new little one!
ReplyDeleteYippee! I am so happy for you! I hope you can post from Ethiopia! I am excited to follow you along as you meet your son! Are you traveling alone or with anyone? Let us know so we can pray for you!
ReplyDeleteYea! Rejoicing with you! Enjoy your time in Ethiopia!
ReplyDeleteLaurel
Been waiting for this post! Hooray! Thank you, Jesus, Kershawn will soon be joining his family! Asking God to work out all the details for you!
ReplyDelete(If you are taking gifts for the orphanage, be sure to include some sturdy blow-up punch balls (balloons). Lots of play value for a cheap price, and almost no weight!)
So happy for you to finally bring him home! He is absolutely precious.(I sent a "baby gift" to your chip-in fund.) I pray that God provides all you need before you travel.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog because we have mutual bloggy friends. I've enjoyed "meeting" your family through your sweet stories. Your family is beautiful--such an inspiration in your obedience to care for orphans. We hope to someday have "nations around our table" too. We're bringing our first adopted child home, Lord willing, in time for Christmas (a 9 year old boy from Guatemala).
God Bless,
Kathie and Family
The 28th! Wow, Shonni...you better get packing!
ReplyDeleteRejoicing with you sweet friend. Wishing I was going with you to get our girl...are you going to Waliso? You could give her a hug for us if you were.
I can just picture you humming and washing those tiny boy clothes...what a blessing to have a tiny baby again! I am so happy for you friend.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
Oh I cannot wait to follow your trip there!! I know that I will be learning so much from you and there will be so much I will want to ask you after you get back.... if and when you have time!!!:)
ReplyDeleteAll those precious children!! What a wonderful blessing!!!
wooohooooo dear friend. I am sooooo excited for you. You'd swear it were me traveling :) I can't believe the time is coming so quickly. Wow. Praise God for His amazing goodness to your family. You're ALMOST there :)
ReplyDeletePraise God! So thankful for your family!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news!! Two weeks and off you go!!! So exciting.
ReplyDeletetrina
Your sweet baby is just beautiful. I cannot wait to see him in your arms. Such a blessing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Amy
this could be the best news i heard all day outside of us getting court date!!!
ReplyDeletei'm so excited for you shonni!
prayers being lifted up for you and this journey to bring him home forever!
what a blessing and gift - talk about thankful thursday!
love and hugs,
jill
PTL...I'm so happy for you!! I know how exciting it is to "wash up those clothes" for your newest addition. Praying for your finances to come in quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh praise God!!! Wait, wait! You mean the 27th of THIS month? Whoo hoo! His mama is going to get him! You'll actually finally get wrap your arms around that precious little boy!! You've got me crying here just thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in how this whole adoption thing works. How and when did you know Keshawn was the one you were adopting? Did they match you with him? or did you choose?
So happy for you. Praise the Lord! I will be praying for you that all works out and that adorable angel comes home soon.
ReplyDeleteHooray!! I am so happy for you, and for Keshawn...soon he'll know his family, who loves him SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! So excited for you!
ReplyDeletePraying that everything goes perfectly for you to get that little bundle of preciousness home soon!
Praying for your safe travels! I've added a link to your site on my blog and our adoption advocacy blog to raise awareness for people to "Chip-In!" :) Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and anxiously awaiting new blog posts when you precious baby boy is home in your arms. ♥
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!!!! Been meaning to post but I've been super busy! He's so adorable :-) :-)
ReplyDeleteYEAH! Congratulations!!! I will be praying!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to it! He is YOUR preciousness after all!! I mean seriously... he's got the most kissable little cheeks! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting. I pray that all will go well with you as you go and bring your son home.
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