not much.
the embassy in Dakar is closed for the week-end, including Monday.
we have to coordinate with them our travel plans because we have business that we take care of with them while we are there.
we also have to coordinate with the Pastor at the orphanage.
if it were up to me we would be leaving on Thursday or Friday next week.
if we can’t coordinate it all, we may have to move it back a week.
we’ll see.
I am in a fog. I keep saying to myself, “Did that just really happen?”
I have been walking by pictures of Zeke and Kora all week and diverting my eyes each time. It was too painful.
Needless to say, I am lingering some today. Thanking God. Praying for their hearts and the huge, huge upset that is about to happen in their lives.
Thank you for rejoicing with us today.
Truly. Truly.
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Did the boys hear the news before they left for school, or do you get to tell them this afternoon?
Can’t wait to hear their reactions!!
Their aren’t word to express our happiness for you all– the joy is just to BIG!!!
Jody,
I came upon your blog through Holly’s blog. Holly and I used to attend the same church. I have been reading your blog for a couple of months and from the first day I read it I was hooked! Thank you for your honesty in sharing your emotions through this process…odd but I feel like I know you.:) I will be praying for you and your husband as you travel and for your boys as you are separated from them. I also have a little boy with wild hair…wild, red curly hair! I look forward to continuing to follow your journey. Have a blessed weekend!
Jenn (from the big old state of Texas)
I can’t even imagine. My eyes filled with tears as I read those sweet words, “we have visas”. . .no better news I could have heard right now. . Praising the Lord with you!!!
Brandi
How long will you be in Africa once you are there? In other words, when will you be back home with them?
Yeah!!!! So it looks like we might be there at the same time. Let me know your travel dates because if we are there at the same time I am going to come and visit you. Wow, what a relief that you have permission to bring your children home. If you want a place to stay while you are there, we may be able to arrange you staying at the COTN guest house with me. Give me a call as your plans solidify and we can talk more. So excited for you.
Hi! This is Erin from BC Canada-I came across your blog a couple of days ago from Steffany’s blog-when I told my husband about your situation we both prayed our hearts out that everything would work out and that soon you would hold your precious children in your arms-I am sooo thankful and glad to hear that He still is answering prayer! Congratulations-I can’t wait to see pictures of your little ones and to hear all about your trip there and back!
Blessings!
Erin
Praise God!!! Can’t wait to hear they are in your arms!
Jody,
Your other family, Us, our rejoicing with you!!! I have goosebumps all over from reading the news. What a wonderful way for you and your family to begin the summer. Zeke and Kora are so blessed to have you, Andy and the boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God answered all of your, ours and their prayers!!!!! We’re smilin with you!!!
I am so thrilled for your family!!! I hope that everything falls into place so you can get those babies home!!!
Jody,
I am so thrilled for you and Andy! Please give Andy a huge hug from me and he better give you one too while he is at it!
Bye the time I finished reading your posting the tears were flowing an you don’t know how this posting hit me at so many levels! Thank you and God bless you and the rest of the Landers clan!
Cheers,