Friday, May 28, 2010

WE'RE GOING HOME!!!


I can't believe it. Dorie got her visa today. It is surreal.

Yesterday at 4pm I was told the file was still being worked on in Nairobi. Today at 8:15am I received a call from the Embassy here in Kampala saying they could issue the visa today, and at 1pm I was holding Dorie's visa in my hand. I am beyond excited!

The ride is almost over. We're going home.

Please continue to pray for the families who are still waiting. It is bittersweet to be going home while some of my friends and their children are not.

Just for the record, God is no more faithful today than He was yesterday, last week, or even last month. He is just plain faithful all the time! I am rejoicing in Him!

20 comments:

  1. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

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  2. So thrilled! Praise the Lord you are bringing your baby home!! WOW what a good surprise this morning! =)

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  3. Praise God! I am so happy you are finally headed home! Safe travels...

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  4. Melissa, this is wonderful!!! We are sooo excited for you two! We will be praying for you guys as well as all the other families.
    See you soon!

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  5. We are rejoicing with you! We can't wait to meet Dorie! ~Robyn and Joseph

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  6. Oh Melissa!! Dw and I are sitting here all teary rejoicing with you. When I read your email yesterday that your stuff was still in Nairobi...and now today....ONLY our Miracle-working, Mountain-moving, Awe-inspiring, Gasp-giving God COULD and WOULD do that!! Yippee Jesus!! Dorie looks absolutely beautiful holding her VISA...and we are celebrating with you...

    PS So very fun that you met Dw and Emma...did you see my Graham? Dw thought you were so nice and thought it was hysterical that you said you read my blog...haha....he said, "I am now in Africa and someone I don't know recognizes me cause of your blog babe. Totally crazy!"

    xoxoxoxox

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  7. So excited for you! What a patient and persistent momma you've been...good ingredients for when you get home, too. :)
    Congratulations to you, too, Sasa!

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  8. What a thrill! Why am I not surprised? Yet it is wonderful to know that this is His plan and this is His timing for you two. Yes, He is faithful and cares so much for us and wants to bless us and provide for us in all things. We are so glad for you! Kendall said,"Mom, did she just find out this morning? That means God answered our prayer last night while we were sleeping!!" This is just a testimony to God's way of showing Himself to so many while He works in individuals' lives. He's hard to miss! We look SO forward to welcoming you home!!!! Let us know what your celebration plans are!

    Love you!

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  9. Hallelujah! What a beautiful surprise! So happy for you...please continue to pray for those of us still waiting.

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  10. Melissa, your good news just made me blubber all over myself. Your smile when you are together in your photso lights up the world. That is real beauty.

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  11. OH MY GOSH.........THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!

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  12. WOO HOO!!! PRAISE GOD!!! (insert crazy victory dance!!!) I am SOOOO excited for you both!!!

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  13. Oh WOW!!!!! Awesome news Melissa! I am so happy for you guys! Have a safe trip home!

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  14. Hooray for you both! God is good -- all the time! Have a safe trip "home"!

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  15. WooHoo! Praise the Lord! I cannot wait to meet your daughter!

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  16. Oh my word!! This is awesome! I bet you WERE shocked. YAY God!!

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  17. YES!!! I've been waiting for this news every day since I found your blog! Thank you LORD for being the One who hears and answers our prayers!

    I am so excited for you to continue your journey together back in the US. I look forward to more updates on Dorie's adjustments to Stateside life. Wow. SO AWESOME!
    ~Kim

    ps -I know you have no idea who I am, but after finding your blog through an adoption search, God called me to pray for you and Dorie. So, that's what I've been doing, and I'm so blessed to hear this answer.

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  18. Praise God! So thrilled for you and your new daughter! Yes, God is so faithful and so good all the time. Continuing to pray for the visas to start flowing!

    In Jesus,
    Amy

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  19. PRAISE GOD!!!!

    I will get to see you in a about a month! Woo Hoo! I can't wait!

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  20. I LOVE how you closed this blog! "God is no more faithful today than He was yesterday, last week, or even last month. He is just plain faithful all the time! I am rejoicing in Him!" Beautifully said! So proud of you! So EXCITED for you!

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