Friday, March 28, 2008

PRAISE JESUS--Update #4

YAY! Just got the phone call...They received Embassy APPROVAL...all three families are coming home with their new children! How Wonderful and Excellent is Our Lord God Almighty! One family is already on their way home, the other leaves tomorrow, and Steffany and Adam will be flying home with their twins on Sunday night. It will be Sunday afternoon our time.

Our next step of action as their faithful prayer warriors is---

*Pray for the health of Diezel and Daizey to endure this very long flight.
*Pray that right now as they begin preparing to come home that the Lord will strengthen the twins.
*Pray that they will not become dehydrated and be protected from any further illness.
*Stregnth for Adam and Steffany for this long flight, protection against illness, and rest before they leave.
*Pray for the siblings anxiously awaiting their arrival home(Jace, McKayley, Faith, and Lukas)may their hearts be prepared by the Lord as Diezel and Daizey join their family.


They will be bringing a friend home with them as well...so we need to pray for the lengthy flight for her as well. I told Stef how many people were up in the night praying for them and she couldn't believe it! She said, "That's so awesome!".

Thank you for being their intercessors and getting them through this appointment. Now we pray them home and to complete health! God has used them to do a mighty thing in bringing so many of us to our knees and to be truly interceding on their behalf. Just as He is revealing Himself to them half way across the world, He is revealing Himself to each of us as we have been seeking His heart on their behalf. Thank you doesn't seem to cover my gratitude for your prayers. I pray God blesses each of you and ministers to your hearts as you stand beside them watching the glory of God displayed in their adoption journey!

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just talked to your mom. She told me the news! I figured I could get the full story on the blog. The kids are so excited. Faith screamed and did something really cute with her arms! See you Monday!

Bergmama said...

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carolyn said...

Praise God!!! Did Steffany say how the kids were doing especially Daizey?

Laura Lu said...

Sorry, she didn't say how the twins were doing. It was a brief phone call. We will just keep praying for the Lord to strengthen them and prepare them for their flight home to America!

Laura Lu said...

Leah--I can't wait for all of the kids to get to be together!!!! What an exciting time it will be! You are such a great auntie...I hope you are staying strong and have lots of energy! (been praying for you too) :)

Ginny said...

Thanking God and praying for a safe flight!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Laura. I need all the prayer I can get. I need all the JESUS I can get .

Incognito said...

I have been up all night praying for you all for the past 2 nights. What a delight to see so many people in the same boat! God is SO good! Can't wait for you all to be home! THANK YOU LORD!

HollyAnn said...

Praise God! So exciting! Will continue to pray for health and strength!

Sintari said...

YAY!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!

Kathy Cassel said...

Great news!

Heather said...

Stef,
again,I don't know you or your family but I have been praying my heart for you. Last night, as I prayed I kept hearing that song by Michael W. Smith in my head "Open the Flood Gates of Heaven, Let it Rain, Let it Rain!"
The Holy Spirit was raining down His Power! Praise the Lord!!!
I had chills as I read the lastest post, God has answered our prayers and we will continue to pray as a new journey is beginning!

Anonymous said...

Yes, Yes, Yes! Praise the Lord! I have been following your story and praying, praying, praying for you all. I feel blessed to be a part of your journey, even as an anonymous prayer warrior! Bless you all!

Natalie said...

YAY!!!

Brandi said...

Amen!!!! I am just crying right now. . I'm so happy. Thank you Jesus!

Oh Jesus, protect them, hold them, keep them safe. Give them rest and health and time flying by. . .may they feel your presence. May each moment be supernatural b/c of how clearly they see your hand. . .we praise you Jesus!

Brandi

Sean and Lisa said...

WOO-HOO! Thank you Faithful Father! Rejoicing loudly here in PA! One more hurdle down...almost home guys, keeping hanging on to the hem of His garment. Will keep on praying...
Leah, bless you! We have been holding you up in prayer as well. Praying for God to be your strength and song as you await their return home.

Deb said...

Praise God! I'll continue to pray for healing and strength all weekend for the twins and a very safe uneventful flight home.
Congratz

Jeremy and Kamina Johnson said...

FANTASTIC!!! PRAISE GOD!!!

Laura said...

WooHoo!!!! God is so incredibly good. I am awestruck! Praise the Lord, author of our journeys. Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow! WooHoo!!!!!

TN said...

Wonderful news! Our God is so good and a true father to the fatherless. Thakn you for these answered prayers, Lord! You are so good!

Did she happen to say who this friend is? We were just over there, so I'm wondering if one of the staff is coming with her?

May the Lord bless them! He is faithful!

Tina

ldm said...

Congratulation! Boster family. I will still be praying for you till you all return home safely

Anonymous said...

YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

Oh praise Jesus!!!!!

ana said...

Praise God! So happy to hear you will be bringing them home. My husband and I both just prayed together for you all to have a safe trip.

Major Mom said...

Doesn't our God just totally rule?? I will continue praying for health, timing and strength for the babies bodies. God has gotten them this far, He will not disappoint now. Expectantly praying...

adoptedthree said...

Your children are beautiful! God is amazing!

crispy said...

I have been away all day and was so eager to see a positive update. I am praising God (through the tears). HE IS FAITHFUL. I am in awe of His power and praising Him and rejoicing in His sovereignty. I didn't sleep well at all last night. Tossing and turning and praying each time. Like I said before, you have been so heavy on my heart. How wonderful to see God orchestrate this all.

Now I will continue to pray for the health of those babies.

I am so happy for you all.

-Cris

Salzwedel Family said...

Just what I wanted to hear! Hooray! Praying for your journey home...

Liberia Adoption said...

PRAISING GOD!!!!

Cassie said...

great great news!
praying them home...

Tengesdal 4 said...

Our family keeps praying for you. My 3 year old thinks that Diezel is the coolest name ever and keeps asking me "mommy- what is that boy baby's name?" and then chatters to himself about what a great name that is! :) You, the babies and the friend are all in our prayers for the long and tiring flight you're in for... may God fill you each with His energy and endurance! Thanks for letting strangers share in this.... it's so exciting to be able to tell my little ones- "God answered our prayers!" and to teach them that we can pray for people we don't even know! So... thank you & know that there are lots of us out here praying for you!

amy smith said...

amazing, and wonderful... praying for a healthy trip....

Michael said...

Praise God!!!
Bring those babies home!!
I am so happy. We will continue to pray for the health of your children.
Michelle