Friday, February 11, 2011

The Final Verdict on our Case...

Okay, so I know so many of you have been waiting on pins and needles
to hear on the final verdict for our case today.

I think I will just go ahead and tell you, and give you the rest of
the story after.

WE PASSED!!!

WE PASSED!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!

Yes, it’s true.  We went to the orphanage this morning, thinking we’d
hear something while we were there.  But 1pm came, our driver picked
us up at the orphanage, we went back to our guest house, went for
lunch, got back to our guest house again, and still nothing….This did
not make me feel good, but I still had hope.

My parents and Wes went downstairs for a bit to have coffee in the
lobby.  I laid down on our bed, and just rested for a bit.

We had met up with a family that had court today, and they told us
that court was delayed until the afternoon, so we figured that the
same would be true for us.  A little more hope….

After laying in bed for a bit, Wes came up and decided to rest for a
bit too.  But after just a couple of minutes, at 4:04 pm our agency
rep called us.  My heart started to race.  I was so nervous.  I could
hear her over the phone say to Wes, “Why haven’t you called me today?
Do you not care about your case?”  Yeah, she was kidding.  A good
sign.  Besides…we didn’t call because we didn’t want to be a pain.  We
knew she would call us when she knew anything.

Finally she told us that MOWA had written positive comments and
approved our case.

HALLELUJIA!!!

Thank you all so much for praying.  We know it absolutely helped!
We are rejoicing today, and in just a couple of days, those little
ones will be with us full time (They are saying Monday.  Happy
Valentine’s Day to us!).  WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!

It’s a good good day here in Ethiopia.

36 comments:

  1. weeping for JOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Angela

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  2. Oh Nina!! I have been praying and checking FB all day!! So very happy for you all! What a happy day!

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  3. I needed this news today! Holy crap I am so thankful to Jesus right now! Yes, I said crap and Jesus in the same sentence! Bring em home!!!

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  4. YAY!!!! Best news ever!!! :) I'm so happy!!!!! Waht a great Valintine's Day Monday will be! :)~Renee H.

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  5. Yay! Awesome news! Congrats Wes and Nina!

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  6. YAY!!!!!!!! I've checked your blog no less than 10 times today hoping to hear this wonderful news! YAY YAY YAY!!!

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  7. AMEN!!! We are so excited for you guys, I know this has been a long time coming. Been checking your site all day for updates so thanks for letting us know. I am thrilled for you 4!!!
    Congratulations!!!

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  8. Praise God!!! What a great way to start the weekend :) So happy for you guys!

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  9. I am speechless..... Overjoyed.
    .....:) :) :)
    WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
    love to you all!!
    tracey

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  10. Congratulations! Wonderful news!! So happy for you both. (man, this blog makes me cry every time.)

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  11. You had said all along that 02/14 was your dream date for your embassy date but maybe that date was placed in your mind for another reason. God's timing is perfect! What a grand place Valentine's Day will forever hold in your hearts. I am at work trying to hold back my happy tears! I love you guys and I am so so so happy that you all have peace and soon you will have those babies FOREVER! Now on to praying for a quick embassy date!!!

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  12. Happy Valentine's Day, indeed!! What great news! This is an amazing answer to prayer!

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  13. Yeppie from the ski slopes!!!!!!!!
    Aimee

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  14. PRAISE THE LORD, I'am so happy!!!!! Can't wait to see the pictures!!! Hugs and kisses to all of you.

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  15. Thanks for letting us know. Awesome news!!!! So very happy for you guys!

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  16. YAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAAYYAAYAYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I'm so so happy they are YOURS! Praise the Lord!!!

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  17. woo hoo woo hoo woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!! so excited for you guys. NOW when is your embassy date. That is the last hurdle correct? SO happy for you and wes!!!!! I wanted to check my FB from school today but couldn't. Such a great awesome awesome surprise.

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  18. So excited for you all!!! Enjoy those babies full time!!! God's timing is always perfect!!!

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  19. I have been waiting all day to hear this. So excited for all of you! Awesome day!

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  20. This is wonderful news! Monday will be such a special day. So excited for you guys!!

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  21. Unbelievably excited for you guys! CONGRATS, cannot wait to see those beautiful faces of your babies:)

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  22. Praise God! Tears in my eyes - I'm so happy!

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  23. Nina, I'm sooooooooooooooo ecstatic for your family and your new babies- they have the best mommy & daddy in the world!!! You better head over to my blog and add your name to the pot to WIN the new Simply Love necklaces!!!! You are on a blessing streak!! lol
    Love you sooo much!
    See you soon!

    Kari

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  24. I am soooooo excited! Can't wait to meet and my niece and nephew!!!! Bring them home!!!!

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  25. Wow,congratulations!! So happy for you both.

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  26. Yay!!!!! Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures!!

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  27. i teared up reading this -- praise God -- He's so good!

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  28. Wes & Nina,
    Congratulations!!! We are so very happy for you!!! They are all YOUR babies now!!! What a journey....

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  29. Woooohoooooooo! I am so excited for you! I was crying tears of joy when I read this post. yay!!!! :)

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  30. such wonderful news! monday will be filled with love!

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  31. It's been a few days and I've been waiting for the post announcing you have picked them up. You must be SOOOOOO busy with TWO! No worries, we can wait... NOT! Post post post! Congratulations, Mom and Dad! Jenny

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  32. WAHOO!!! God is good.....ALL THE TIME! :o)

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