Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Our GREAT News Is......

Yes, we received some GREAT NEWS yesterday.... THE GREAT NEWS IS..... My hubby is heading here: Because we received our COURT DATE which is on this date:
So, the hubby will fly out on the 1st or 2nd (still working on getting flights booked) and he will be representing us in court!! I will be staying home with our 5 littles this time!!! Yes, i'm very jealous or maybe envious that he gets to hang with our little boy all week..but...I just got back from Africa..and he's NEVER been...so we both KNEW this was the right thing to do!! But....I get to go for the PICK UP and BRING HOME trip!! :) I wouldn't share that for anything!!! :)

So...please mark your calendars for the NIGHT of April 3rd...because THAT is when the hubby will be appearing in court before an Ethiopian judge....with the time change it will be April 4th in Ethiopia while we're sleeping on the night of the 3rd!! :) Our family WOULD SO APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERS!!! :) I passed the first time for Miss Lucy Lane..so I'm praying we do the SAME THING AGAIN!! That isn't too much to ask, right?? :)

And, speaking of the little love that has STOLEN my heart....I got some new pics over the weekend....I know several families traveling....and I got LOTS of new pics of my sweet Wes...He's changing SO FAST and GROWING so much that I hardly recognize him......

The above pic is him being given our care package we sent over for him...Yes, he's looking at our pic and drinking his bottle at the same time...talented boy!! :)
Above he's playing with the ball that the kids picked out for him...they were SO excited to see him holding the toy they picked out..It was adorable to see their LOVE for him already!! And, if you look to the right, you'll see the Ordinary Hero onsie I sent for him...It says, "Little World Changer"!!!
And, I love this above pic...This is one of our friends that just traveled to pick up their kiddos...They saw Wes in his earlier stages of malnutrition when they traveled for court...My favorite line from all the updates this weekend was that our little sweet boy "brought them to tears" when they saw HOW MUCH he had improved from their last visit!! Simply priceless words for this momma!! :)

***Alright...that's it for the night!! I've been on cloud 9 with all the new pics...I get the kiddos to bed and just sit and flip through each and every one of them...And, our director also sent me Wes's latest "weigh in" !! I so LOVE how they keep me informed on his progress!! It is such a blessing to hear and see HOW MUCH he's growing and changing!! I really appreciate all the hard work they put into keeping the communication OPEN with their clients!!

****So...that's OUR GREAT NEWS...ONE MONTH and ONE WEEK...my hubby will be headed to meet our boy!! :) I can't wait!!! :) Happy Tuesday to you all, kj
at 8:45 PM

35 comments:

  1. DebbFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Oh, how this must just BLESS your momma heart! AWESOME to see the power of prayer in your son's life! Your husband must be SO EXCITED to meet his son! SOO GLAD you have a CD! Such a HUGE step closer to Wes! YAAAAY!!!!! Praising God with you (and bunches of others when they read this)! I will continue to cover your little Wes with prayers...........I consider it a privilege to help you and your family PRAY HIM HOME! :D

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  2. woosterweesterFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So cool! I love reading your blog and am so happy for you guys. Praying Wes comes home quickly. Now, HOW IN THE WORLD did you work out only ONE of you going for court? We are in the early adoption stages from Ethiopia and have four littles at home...just wondering since we were under the impression we BOTH had to go? (not that I don't want to! I totally want to, just trying to figure out logistics!:))

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  3. living4HimFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Congratulations on your court date!! Will keep
    your family in my prayers!

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  4. SharenFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I will so be praying on April 4th!!! Praying everything goes smoothly, and for special bonding time between Wes and his Daddy!

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  5. Bonnie NieuwstratenFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love the pics! He does look bigger! And congrats on your court date- that is SO exciting!!

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  6. The SandersonsFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Can't believe we will be there w/ Will! So crazy that one of the "official" first steps of our journey started in your back yard and now we will be in court on the SAME DAY!!! Nuts!

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  7. ReneeFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    How exciting and wonderful!!!

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  8. LeahFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Congrats!! Such wonderful news! :)

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  9. La Dolce Vita: The Sweet LifeFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!

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  10. DeborahFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Wonderful news. I'm so happy for you and your family. I can really tell he looks so much better, even with the heart covering his face. lol I will continue to pray for Wes and your family that all goes smoothly and swift.

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  11. The Gutmans'February 23, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Woo hoo!!! Praying for your hubby's trip, praying for your court date. April is a great month, we received our referral on our 3 year old son from ET in April, April rocks!!! Blessings

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  12. JenFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Congratulations! That is so exciting! Funny story....I was reading your blog when my 4 year old came over - looked at the picture of him with the heart on his face and said,"Who is that baby?" I told him it was Wes and he said, "Oh! Wes has a balentine" (:

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  13. Becky Nakashima BrookeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    So exciting!!!

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  14. missyFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    SO happy for your news! april 4th will be here before we know it.

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  15. TarynFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    So exciting!!!!! Will be praying for you to pass court the first time :)

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  16. southwestmomFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Awesome - Awesome News!! have it on my calendar for April 3rd and definitely praying about it everyday till then, how special for daddy to go be with his littlest one

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  17. JodiFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I'm So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (and a bit envious) I sure wish that little sweetie was waiting for ME to come for him :) :)

    You're one lucky mama....but you already know that!

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  18. Elle JFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Congratulations on the BIG news!! I will continue to pray for Wes and all the "real stuff!" that is on the calendar. Can't wait to see his airport homecoming pictures on your blog. =)

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  19. The A TeamFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    It's coming soon!! Congrats on adopting another...and a boy, now! Your family is so beautiful, Kristi!

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  20. "Are These Kids All Yours?"February 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    VERY VERY EXCITING!!!!! Those are very precious words :) SOO Happy he is doing so much better!!! PRAISE GOD!!! Continuing prayers :)

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  21. AshleyFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I will be praying for your husband as he travels to meet your precious Wes! Praying for your court date that all will go well. Our hearts in this house are filled with joy at the news of Wes' continued health! Praise the Lord

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  22. Mama MimiFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Congrats again on the courtdate! So exciting! And he HAS grown...SO MUCH! I can tell simply from the pics.

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  23. Just JuliaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    would you please pray for our case - our dossier hase been in Ethiopia for a long time - and we are still not even SUBMITTED to court -we are happpy for you guys and for Wes - please pray for our girls -

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  24. BreFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    congratulations!! :) Hope it's a wonderful and smooth trip.

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  25. EmyFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    WOO HOO!!! SO so so so excited for you guys!

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  26. AlisonFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    YAY!!!! So excited for ya'll!!! Praise God!! Will be praying on April 3rd!!

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  27. ErinFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a fun getaway night for you guys! And WOO-HOO for your court date!!!!!!

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  28. Valerie HulshofFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Wonderful news and so cool that the Sandersons will be traveling the same time. We'll be praying for you guys. Can't wait to meet the little guy. Even though we can't see his face, he seems to look so much better - glad his health is improving. The one of him staring at your picture made me cry Happy Mommy tears :-)

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  29. EastiopiansFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    AWESOME!!!

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  30. Oh DearFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!

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  31. DearHarrison.comFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Kristi, first of all, congratulations! I'm thrilled for you and will be praying for you as you are waiting for your precious Wes! You don't know me, I stumbled upon Lucy's Gotcha-day video about a year ago. It moved me in a way, that I think only you (or someone whose adopted) can understand. The day I watched your video I went on AGCI website and received my informational packet. The cost overwhelmed me (I have an adopted son, but it was domestic and much, much cheaper). I was wandering if you had ideas for earning money for an international adoption. I would so appreciate any ideas. Feel free to email me, the2grays@hotmail.com. Thank, Heidi Gray

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  32. JulieFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Awesome news! Couldn't be happier!!!

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  33. AbbyFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    yay!!! so thrilled for your family! and so thankful wes it growing so much.

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  34. jennyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    SOOOOO excited for you, Kristi!!! I cannot believe how fast things have moved for you guys! I guess the Lord knows that sweet little Wes needs to be home with his mama! Could not be more thrilled over this news. Praying for your court date!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Great News! Congrats!

    Saying a little prayer and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers!

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Thank you for your kind words!!

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