Friday, July 2, 2010

Back to Ethiopia!

"Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father, is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows in their hardships, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world." James 1:27

Tom and I and all of our children are so happy that we will be welcoming a new son into our family... three and a half year old Feyissa, from the Hadiya region of Ethiopia! We're not sure how long it will take since the adoption process has changed some in Ethiopia. Also, we found Feyissa on a waiting child listing, so the order of completion of some things is different, and we're using a different, larger agency. There is a lot to work through...

But for today, I'm just happy to be able to share the news.

9 comments:

Gina said...

That is awesome! I look forward to hearing more info on this little guy. Lisa says everyone is waiting on a court date right now. Here's praying that a date is in the making for all of us. ;)

Emily said...

So happy to read this news Paula!! That is awesome! Praying things go smoothly in the process. I am finding myself much more at peace with the process the second time around, after seeing God's faithfulness with Luke. Hopefully you will too!

elaine said...

WOW!! No wonder you need a Suburban! Congratulations!

Jennifer said...

Wahoooooo!!! I am so happy for you! A little boy! Congratulations!!

Lyra Johnson said...

Congratulations!!! Hope everything goes smoothly and you bring him home soon!

Unknown said...

Congratulations Paula (and family). This is such wonderful news!!! I'll be saying a prayer that your little guy can coome home soon!!!

Carla said...

Wowowowow!!! Congratulations!

Kristen said...

What wonderful news! Gonna have to call you to get the details! Praying for all of you! Warms my heart! Have I told you I miss you and wish you lived in Indiana? Can Tom get a job back here please? Is it too much for me to ask? ;)
Love you!

Brenna said...

Wonderful news!