It has been a while between entries!! Thank you all so much for your prayers, encouragement, and the many other kinds of support that we have felt over the last while.
I can’t really describe the process of going through the adoption because it’s just an unbelievably long story. I will just summarize it by saying it was like nothing we’ve ever experienced. The combination of becoming new parents in this setting, and going through all the paperwork and processes that needed to happen led to such an emotional roller coaster. There were times where we thought everything would pass through pretty easily, and other times where we thought things we grinding to a halt, and many other times where circumstances led to frustration and discouragement.
But as of Monday, June 15, on her first birthday, Mariama Conteh officially became part of our family. When we think about this, we’re left quite speechless except to say that we feel that God led us from the beginning to her, and her to us.
It’s interesting how in life when one challenge has been passed by, one’s mind turns automatically to the next one in line. For us, this means that now that she is our daughter, our task turns toward bringing our daughter home with us, preferably when we are scheduled to come home July 25. There are what feels like a million things that need to happen quickly and in the right order before we can come home with her. So far we’ve just been walking through doors as they open (in some cases we’ve been crawling through the window, however), so we’ll take that same mindset with the next steps.
Just today, Peacemaker came to Kabala with the adoption order, so everything is officially official – tell God ten key!
Thank you again so much for all your prayers and support.
Until next time,
Joe and Adrienne
8 comments:
Wow, Wow and Wow again! Congratulations you guys! We have been thinking and praying for you throughout this process. "Mariama Melissen" has a nice ring to it, it really seems to fit. We can't wait to meet her and see you guys again! God bless all of you!
Auntie Margie and Uncle Luke
So, So, SO happy for all three of you!! Can't wait to meet little Mariama when you get back :D I hope things go a little bit easier (or rather, a LOT easier) for you on the Canadian side of things... Enjoy your final month in Kabala :)
Stephanie
Wow, awesome! She's so beautiful and looks like she's a character already!
Joe.
I cant really put into words how much we miss you at school. You are constantly in our conversations. May your next few weeks go well, with lots of time for cuddling and bonding with your new daughter. Just to let you know, Ben (our son) is single. Perhaps we could arrange some future relationship with Mariama?
God bless your family.
Shalom friend,
Dane
Wow! We can not only wait to see you two, but now we get to meet our new little neice. How awesome is that! Congratulations and God bless.
Love,
The Norgrens
Wow guys! I'm so excited for you! She's adorable, and i wish i had a chance to meet her when i was in Kabala. I'm so happy that this is all working out for you. You'll make awesome parents!
your daughter is beautiful. We can't wait to meet her!! Sean and Leanne.
The Lord is soooo good! What a truly exciting time for the 3 of you! We conintue to pray for all the procedures and paper work that still needs to take place (especially here in Canada)and also for continued good health! We pray for you guys often and the kids love seeing pictures of Mariama and what you guys do there.
Blessings to you all,
The Visscher Family
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