We went from a prayer vigil on Sunday evening praying for mountains to be moved in the final leg of paperwork of Edil's (and Eyob's) journey to the states. Something that had not been done before in Ethiopia. The Browns went on a flight to Ethiopia and came home on that same trip, versus 6-8 weeks later, with their new children.
Monday morning we got the phone call that they were coming home. That afternoon we were at the Hughes' house with the Wetherells making homecoming signs. Mariana the teacher had the kids set up to make their own signs.
I came dressed as if we were going to get dirty from painting. Lucky for everyone that wasn't the case.
Love this family that Mariana drew~
The kids loved looking at everything on the signs we made.
The following morning, on May 24th, 60 some-odd people gathered at Houston's Intercontintental E terminal to welcome the Browns home. We somehow met up with half of our Logos class in the parking garage.
Justin was showing Braden the egg-head family he made of the Browns. Egg stickers, stick bodies. I loved watching his heart pour into his project.
All the signs. All the love pouring out from everyone as the excitement was building.
So fun to be a part of the masses. If you ever have a chance to be a part of a orphan's homecoming, you will be richly blessed.
Some of the fellas that were able to take off work to be a part of the celebration. Lantz was a servant in keeping our Sunday School class abreast of all the current happenings of all the details.
And then they came through the sliding doors. I was behind the camera lens the entire time, so when I edited the photos later I once again encountered a new emotion while experiencing the day all over again. It was beautiful - and it will be so much better in heaven!
The Brown kids meeting their new siblings.
How deep the Father's love for us.
The new family!
Eyob had never seen balloons before. Or playgrounds. Or an airplane.
Some of the Logos ladies present that day. I love our class for being so committed in sharing in each others joys together.
Kennedy is such a great big sister! Since this day Edil's little body has healed in so many ways, as well as she is walking and smiling huge smiles!
Me and Ashley & Edil.
We have already made so many memories with Edil Ainsley and Eyob Titus this summer. Looking forward to many more! Derek and I were both so moved by this day, which helped stirred us on to desire siblings to adopt. Praise the Lord for the Browns who walk in obedience to what the Lord calls them to do.
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3 comments:
that's an amazing post miss shani! I love seeing the mom come off the plane and the excitement on her sweet face. I can't wait to see this one day be fulfilled for YOU!
Such an emotional post! Brought tears to my eyes! And the photo of Ashley seeing the crowd there to greet was priceless. I am praying constantly about this journey you are on sister!
wow. that's an awesome post. love it. we need to catch up soon!
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