– Mary's update Nov. 13, 2010
We both woke up very early today… I’m sure it will take a few days to re-adjust, but we just seized the moment before the sun came up to give thanks again and just praise the Lord for the “it’s final” verdict given to us by the judge in Ethiopia. We are so blessed and are longing to return and bring them home. They say it usually takes anywhere from 4-8weeks to be given your embassy date (6 wks is the average and most realistic). Although, we did meet one family on the plane on their way back to Ethiopia to pick up their daughter less than a month after their court date! They were so shocked that they were given an embassy date so quickly, and we were encouraged that it is possible… that would be amazing. Our hope is in the Lord… Join us in praying for all the paperwork for both kids (birth certificates, passports, and visas) to go smoothly… Pray that HIS timing and HIS way would be done in bringing our kids home.
“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” ~ Ps 18:30
Okay, here is a quick sneak peak of the treasure God is entrusting to our care. We will post more in the days ahead….
Justus Clinton Sprague
Justus playing with his new car
Hannah Mercy Sprague getting some lovin' from Daddy
Momma and Mercy in the car on the way to the Thomas Center
10 comments:
Oh My Goodness! They are so beautiful. Cannot wait to meet them and to see you guys and hear all about your trip(s). Prayers for a speedy embassy appt.
Breathtakingly beautiful!! I'm so excited for you guys! What a blessing these two new treasures will be to your family.
Wow. Tears in my eyes. Praying you get to hop right back on the plane. Lord bless you guys. Celebrating right now.
You guys have such gorgeous kids, we're so happy for your family!!
This makes me all teary eyed! How wonderful it will be when they are here in Olathe!
I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!! GOD IS SOOOO GREAT!! YOU ARE ALL SOOO BLESSED!!! HE IS MIGHTY TO SAVE!!
I AM SOOOO EXCITED!! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!! YOU ARE ALL BLESSED! OUR GOD IS MIGHTY TO SAVE!!
This is so wonderful! Justus and Hannah are so blessed. Can't wait to hear about their arrival home.
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So, so sweet! What precious, beautiful gifts. We will continue to pray for your adoption journey and for Justis and Hannah Mercy!
Love you guys!
I am so happy for your family! We adopted from Ethiopia over a year ago we also used CHI as our agency. I am so excited for you. Did you get to meet Abdissa at the Thomas Center? He is an amazing man!!! I can give you lots of info about your trip to pick up your babies if you would like. I work for Pastor Timmy Gibson and live in Olathe please feel free to contact me if you would like to talk. Our son is our gift from God we couldn't be more blessed and I am sure your family will be the same!
Michele Huff
m@huffcc.com
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