My goodness! It has been quite a 2 days! On Wednesday morning we were on our way to St. Louis to see John's brother and family. Bethany approved us to get our visas since we were passing through Chicago...and while we were at the Colombian Consulate (love this appt...the moment you walk in the door you literally feel like you stepped off a plane and landed right into Colombia-we saw Silas in action wanting to use his 2 word Spanish sentences to everyone that would listen)! We thought we'd have a nice long weekend because there was no way we'd hear from Bethany until next week, and probably not travel until the following week...that is what we were told from our Colombian Rep...yah, that is so not how it went...Does it ever go as we have planned or thought?!
No, way more exciting...the phone rings we couldn't get to it because we were in the middle of going through all our documents with the Consular...John said, "Is that a Bethany #?" First thing that goes through my mind is "put a hold on our visas, we're not going until after Christmas..." John takes the call, and instead..."BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS FOR THE 2nd...Los Pisingos would like to PRESENT THE GIRLS ON THE 3rd!" Oh my goodness...instant tears stream down my face, John's mouth is wide open (John's a planner, a processor, it takes a few days for something like this to sink in)...Isabel is doing a little dance, and Silas is in his "thinking about it again" attitude! Oh, Si Guy, not to much time to think...it's happening in less than a week!!!
So, we had to book our flights (which was a challenge-Colombia is a popular destination around the holiday season) while in Chicago...we still drove to St. Louis and had a great time with the family, before we quickly turned around today and came home...whew!
It's going to be a crazy few days at home before we take off at 6am Weds. morning! But, once again, dazzled by our loving God, who heard our prayers and is so good and kind to give us our hearts desire! All Glory to His Name!
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Ohhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Crying with joy here too!! We are thrilled to learn you will have your girls in your arms this week! We will be thinking of you and praying for you constantly as you journey to bring them home and to offer them the peace and joy that only a forever family can bring!! We love you guys!! God speed! Tanya
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I haven't had the chance to email you yet, but Stephanie gave me your address. Our three boys are at LP right now -- we are anticipating a January meeting date. What a blessing to have a connection with other parents who are going through the same feelings and process - I know you will not have much time for communicating now, but we will definitely follow your journey and be praying for your family. I'll have to email you so you know which boys are ours, and could pass on a hug if you see them. :) Good luck with all your preparations!
ReplyDeleteHello John, Kristi, Isabel and Silas!! I am praying that you have landed safely in Bogota. I can only imagine the warm greeting you have received from Isabel and friends at Hotel Paris. I can only imagine what is racing thru your minds and hearts as you anxiously await the moment you all finally meet your beautiful girls. I pray for a quiet night of rest for all six of you. We will be waiting for an update just as soon as you can provide one and we will be praying nonstop all day tomorrow! Good night and sweet dreams!
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ReplyDeleteWe have been thinking of you all day and hope that you have had wonderful travels. We have had so much fun telling our kids about you adding to your family. I can't wait to show them photos of all of you together. I am sure everyone at Hotel Paris will be excited to see you. Congratulations! I can't imagine sitting at Hotel Paris for breakfast - again - waiting for presentation in the afternoon! I get goosebumps thinking about it. We came home with Luke 6 years ago today. Wonderful memories! I hope you have a wonderful trip and we are excited to follow your website. I have not had a Bogota website to follow in WAY too long.
Katie, Greg, Luke and Maggie
We are so excited for you guys. It has been quite a journey for you over the last 3 years, but God always proves faithful. God bless you for listening to his voice. Enjoy every minute today- we will be praying for you.
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Curt & Kim & boys
So proud of you sister, God is good and we rejoice in that - cant wait to see pic of our new nieces. Our hearts are with you - already miss you - So much love sent your way vandermaas's
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