December 17, 2011

leaving on a jet plane



yes

Oh yes.  The time has finally come.  Early (read 3 a.m.) tomorrow morning, we will drive to the airport, and for one last time, this family will be a family of nine.  Finally, this family will be a family of thirteen.  

Thursday was chaotic as my dad worked to find a flight.  With Christmas coming, it was difficult to find room and a reasonable price.  But so many people were praying.  And God worked in only ways that He can.  The original price to get to Ethiopia was astronomical, but when our travel agent checked a few hours later, the price had dropped by half.  Wow God.  

My dad and I will be in Ethiopia for four days, and I cannot wait to meet my siblings.  So excited!!  We get home on Friday - just in time for Christmas.

I get to do a lot of this:

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We'll be skyping with friends and family.  I'll try to do a post or two, depending on the internet access.  Of course, there will be pictures. 

Thank you for your prayers, once again.  I know I say that a lot, but I truly mean it.  

20 comments:

  1. yay!! i'm partying just for you. have fun :))
    -jocee <3

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  2. Beautiful. I love them already. Make sure to tell them that there are SOO many of us with them in our hearts, praying.

    Meghan
    www.amsistersinchrist.blogspot.com

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  3. I am so excited for you,Olivia!!!!!!! Wow god is so good! I'll be praying :)

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  4. Olivia!!! God is so awesome! wow. I'll continue praying for you! wow...

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  5. so awesome♥ i can't wait to meet your siblings! :D

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  6. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. WOOOOHOOO! Oh I am SO excited for you and your family, and I am SO happy that you'll have The Four home for Christmas! All your waiting has paid off, and I cannot wait to be virtually acquainted with them! Here's wishing for safe flights and a fabulous holiday season!

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  8. OH MY GOODNESS!! I am so super excited for you! ahhh God is so so wonderful. I'll continue praying for you. Have fun and take so many pictures!

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  9. God is amazing and works in ways we cannot imagine. I'm so excited for you! I wish I could go to Ethiopia with you! :P Safe travels and have a very {large} family, Merry Christmas!!!

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  10. I hope you have a wonderful trip and have a great time meeting your new siblings! Praying for safe travels!

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  11. God.is.so.good!
    I'm so excited for you girl!
    can't wait to see bucket loads of picture's. :)
    I'll be praying...♥

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  12. I'm so happy for you, and I can't wait for pictures :)

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  13. oh my goodness, Olivia i am SO excited for you. I will be praying for you guys! :) Have a super duper amazing time!

    xoxo,

    Kiley <3

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  14. Yes! Yesssss! I'll be praying for you and your family. <3 Have a smashing time!

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  15. YEEEAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I'll be praying! I'd tell you to have an amazing time, but I'm pretty sure you will. :D

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  16. So exciting! Praying for a safe and wonderful trip. =D

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  17. ohmyword. I'm so excited for you and your family! Praying, girl. Can't wait for an update!! ♥

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  18. WOW! So happy for you guys that it's just in time for Christmas! Yay!

    xx, Annie Rose @rovinginmydreams.blogspot.com

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  19. That is amazing! I cannot wait to hear all about it. I will be praying!

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  20. That is so exciting, Olivia!!! Right before Christmas...gotta love God's timing! :)

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