We joyously announce the adoption of our daughter! Yes, today we passed court in Ethiopia!
The above is a picture of the adoption announcement we will be sending out to family and friends to make them aware of our glorious news!! The boys have helped to put together a slide show of some of the pictures we have received of her while we have been waiting. Our hearts grew with each picture that came and our longing to have her home increased with each new update from afar. We are so very excited to share with you our precious daughter and covet your prayers that we will soon be able to travel and bring her home!! We would love for you to journey with us via the blog as we travel to Ethiopia and back. We anticipate traveling in early July. Until then, enjoy the boys' handiwork and our precious gift, a daughter from the KING!!!! Ahhh! How we are blessed!!!
Hooray God for this precious blessing! Oh how I wish that I could be on that plane with you when you go...
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll be on call to help hold down the rest of the fort here and be in on that HUGE welcoming party when you get back.
Corrie, we are so excited to meet you precious one!
Congratulations! I am a friend of Kristi's and just wanted to share in your special blessing. My husband and I are very much leaning towards an Ethiopian adoption in the next couple of years. We have been praying about it and feel that is where God is leading us. I may have to get in touch with you and tweak your brain! Congrats again! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRebekah Crowell
Oh.My. Goodness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful girl - so happy to finally see her face and know she's yours!!!!!
Rejoicing with you and praying for all of you.
Love you guys!!!
She is beautiful. Congratulations!! I love your adoption announcement.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is adorable. Praying for smooth travels and transitions.
ReplyDeletePraise the good Lord above!!! What a beautiful princess. There are no words to express how overwhelmed with joy I am for you in the very moment. I simply cannot wait for you to get to her and then her back to us! I must go with you. There is just no other option. :>)
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Deb
My eyes are filled with tears! She's just precious, and I'm so thankful for today's good news! WOOHOO! Our first Ethiopian princess! Congrats! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWow! I checked around midday today - since that was the time you expected to hear after the last court date.... only to find out that this news has been up since early this morning!!!! Praise God for this new little one.... Gene and I are just overjoyed for your family. We can't wait to meet her. Oh and BTW, what a stunning blogover....Crickett
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute precious darling. Congratulations! I LOVE this song and the reminder that if it weren't for God's amazing love we would all be orphans forever. So glad we have a forever home and your sweet one does too. Blessings to your family.
ReplyDeleteSuzette
Wow... amazing! God is good. And your little Corrie is so beautiful.
ReplyDeletePrecious Corrie,
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled that you are joining this wonderful family. I can't wait to meet you face to face. God has wonderful plans for you and your family, and we give Him praise for you. We have lots of friends just waiting to play with you.
Lots of love,
The Doziers
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, she is gorgeous! My husband and I are also adopting from ET through YWAM and I have been spying on your blog the last few months from thatwemightbeadopted. I don't remember seeing your little jewel on the waiting kids page -- she is a darling little angel!! Congratulations on passing court and I can't wait until we are in your shoes!!
ReplyDeleteMelissa http://thelemanskis.blogspot.com
P.S. My family name is Watkins, from Texas, I wonder if there is any relation?
we met her this past week! she is more beautiful in person than she is in your pics. and she recognizes you guys in your pictures!!
ReplyDeleteyou can email me at chicknboy at cox dot net if you'd like!
blessings to you!
jeanette
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ReplyDeleteyour boys' slideshow made me cry. . I celebrate with you!!!! God is good!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear all about your time in E. and see Corrie!!!
Warmly-
Su