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| Looked like Hawaii (minus the pagodas ;-)) We heard the heat index was 112 degrees. We were drenched in sweat! |
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| Some of the translations here are quite funny. |
Still waiting with no Visas! I tried to convince Travis to fly home today with the boys but he would not hear of it. I reminded him that we are now the proud owners of a "Happy Dino" umbrella stroller and a gifted Ergo, and that we could make it even if the babies were crying. He just smiled. ;-) I am so anxious for at least one of us to get to our children!
It's funny, we really haven't been here that much longer than initially planned. It's been 3 days since we found out about the government shutdown which makes it feel a bit longer. It's a bit of a nightmare to my Mama's heart to have half of my children so far away and for this long.
And yet there is much to be thankful for. We are safe, we have accomodations, and access to pretty much whatever we need. We are in very good hands here, and we serve a loving sovereign God. Half of my family is here with me. And I keep thinking about Miriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman married to an American, who was imprisoned and sentenced to death for her faith this spring. She delivered her baby in prison. We just saw on the news last night that she has been released. Nothing could even come close to such a scenario.
It's been interesting to see how others react. Some are crying. Some are contacting there congressmen. Amy is being interviewed by CBS news out of Denver tonight at nine!
Jeremiah, Grace, and Reed
Jeremiah and Grace were in the same foster home and are buddies! Usually the run around and flap their hands up and down, but that is a little harder to catch on film. ;-)
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I am praying as you all wait to head home! It has been a huge blessing to read about your experiences each day, see your faith expressed, and see God's faithfulness throughout this journey! Love you and hang in there!
ReplyDeleteYour experience and faith with God encourage us! Everything is for the glory of God. We pray God provide what you need: visas & flights, in His timing & plan. Just share a word of God:
ReplyDeleteBut he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
I saw Grace so lovely related with her family and in particular with mommy.
ReplyDeleteYou know we are praying, and God is going before you to make a way. I pray it would be now! But bin His good timing. Love you so very much. We will support you and help you and do whatever you need to help with the kiddos etc, until you are home... And then too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing church and friends family you have back in Greeley friend!! They will love on your kiddos incredibly and spoil them rotten I'm sure!:) We are praying for continued peace for your hearts and supernatural comfort that could only be from the Lord while you are away from your kids. I have been so encouraged and moved to tears often by your blogs and go away telling people about GOD's faithfulness and love and sovereignty and kindness...He is using your family and obedience to Him to bring Himself glory in major ways! Thank you for your honest, beautiful posts and for spurring me on to love our Savior more, share Him more wholeheartedly, and love the fatherless more like He does. May God's presence be tangible tomorrow and may He give you the grace and strength sufficient for what the day has for you. Much love and hugs.
ReplyDeletethat post was from Jen Ziegler in case my picture doesn't show up! :)
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