We received some great news last night. Danny and I had originally been told that we would have to make two to three trips to Uganda—and one of those for four weeks—before we could bring our son home. Not only was this going to be expensive, it was going to be hard to orchestrate with school and children. Well, last night we got an email from Mary, the U.S. foster coordinator for Amani, and she said that now we only have to make ONE trip, and that will be when we have our court date. This is truly a blessing for our family! Hopefully, the timing will be such that we can go during the summer.
On another note, we have some good friends (check out “Joining the Journey”) who are going to Kampala, Uganda, over Spring Break to work with Katie at Amazima Ministries. I would LOVE to be matched before that time so that we could send a care package with goodies and pictures. I can’t believe that Suzanne and the gang will actually get to meet our son in less than one week! They promise to bring back lots of pictures. Join me as I pray for their trip and the orphans whom they will serve while they are there. And pray that we have our match by then!
I will end with the words that close every email from Mary: It is with praise and thankful hearts that we stand in awe of what the Lord has done!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
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oh girl ... i am doing my happy dance ... i can't believe the news ... we are waiting on our application to be approved !!! Can you believe we will all have children from Amani here in Brentwood where they can grow up together !!!!
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Well Siss, congratulations. You certianly have a heart of gold, both you and Danny. I can tell you from experience that this will be both a blessing to you as well as Asher. Travel safe and we will come and see you when you return. We love you guys and are praying for you. Maria, Zoie, Jordan, and Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Dana! We have just completed our adoption from Congo, and have our little girl home! We are already just thinking and praying about where our next child may be from, and we have considered Uganda many times. We saw you featured as a Show Hope family, and were encouraged by your journey! Could you possibly email me with any info that you feel led to share about the agency you used: name, good experience, any hindsight suggestions? email is danjen0505@yahoo.com Thank you!
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