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Thursday, March 13, 2008

I Dare You to Knock Us Off our Cloud...

'cause we are OUT!!! We are out of PGN. We were signed off yesterday by the big guy. Just under the wire as we are headed to Guatemala tomorrow morning. It is a HUGE relief to know that we are no longer waiting for this part to be over.

After 8 months of praying, begging, teeth gnashing, screaming and crying, we have passed the test. Our Gabriella is coming home. We estimate the last step to be 4-6 weeks. When we get Gabi tomorrow, she will be ours forever. Not just in our hearts, but by law. Thanks for all the prayers. I know many of you have been on overtime.

We'll post tomorrow when we arrive.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

OMG!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!! DID HE MAKE YOU WAIT FOR THAT OR WHAT?!?! YOUR DONE! IT'S OVER! SHE'S COMING HOME!!!

CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU TOMORROW!
ANGIE
OH-TELL GABI, TYLER SAID "HI"! :)

Katie said...

Oh my goodness!!! It's ABOUT TIME!!! I am so thrilled for you. I'm sure this will make the moment they place her in your arms even that much sweeter! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Have a safe trip!

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! We are sooooo happy for you! This is the best news! I hope that 4-6 weeks just flies by!!!!! Ask Gabi to put in a good word for Jeremiah - hopefully we are not far behind!

Anonymous said...

Happy Dance all over the house!!!!! Your mom emailed me earlier and I have been thanking God all evening for hearing our prayers and answering them. The tears rolled when I heard the fabulous news. Amie knows also and said Praise the Lord!!!I can't wait to tell my kids at school tomorrow. They will be ridiculously happy. God is an awesome God and we all have truly kept the faith. God doesn't tell you when he will answer your prayer, but his timing is always perfect and it truly is perfect this time. Your family is coming home soon. We all love you Gabi!!!
Love you bunches.

Chris and Lindsey Wheeler said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!!! That is incredible news.....I am so excited for you!!!!! Have an amazing time in Guatemala....we'll be there soon.

Lindsey

Pineapple Princess said...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Can you tell I'm shouting for JOY for you?! I have prayed and prayed for you today. I couldn't get Gabi and PGN off my mind today!!

PRAISE GOD FOR THIS GREAT NEWS!!!

Love,
Stacy

Paige said...

What amazing timing, huh?

I wonder if it will feel different seeing her this time than it has before?

Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

RAISE THE LORD !!! We are rejoicing with you guys and praising the Lord for answering our prayers. We are so thrilled for you all !!!!

Laura and Matt Gower

Robin said...

YEAH!!! It brought tears to our eyes hearing the news. We are so happy for all of you. Our prayer will be a short stay in Guatemala so Gabi can get home to the US. Enjoy Guatemala. Give Gabi a big KISS from us.Miss you guys!

Mike, Robin & Ella

Anonymous said...

Amanda and Ed,

Congratulations. I've been waiting to hear this good news all week. I knew this time was it. What a relief! Have fun today getting Gabi.

Love,
Shannon and Isabel

Anonymous said...

Praise The Lord! You have waited so long for this and deserved your OUT a long time ago. I am thrilled for you.

Trish (aka Alexa07)

Anonymous said...

Praise the Lord. How wonderful and what great timing. Let's get that baby home and throw her a birthday party like no other. Love you guys have a wonderful time with your DAUGHTER.

xoxoxo

AMY, ROB, JAY, DREW & EMMA said...

We couldn't be any happier for you! Everyone I have shared this with is so excited for you! The timing was perfect....now you can enjoy every second of your stay and be home pretty soon!
Stay safe.
((((HUGS)))
The Hs

Shelia said...

I am so happy for you and your family. Gabi is one very lucky little girl.

Sarah said...

Congratulations!! Go get YOUR daughter! What an awesome time to be in Guatemala with her during the final steps of her adoption!!