tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post2575866287709942419..comments2023-10-01T02:37:51.321-07:00Comments on Holding God's Hand in the Journey: KALEAB IS 11 MONTHS TODAYDebbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01202263992742383802noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-67788603145425063862012-01-27T12:08:26.363-08:002012-01-27T12:08:26.363-08:00The day I met Teshome, he had the thickest, yuckie...The day I met Teshome, he had the thickest, yuckiest, nastiest green GUNK coming out his left ear. I was mortified. The doctor didn't seem concerned but my heart ached for him. We took him to the guest house to 'doctor him. He was clearly hurting on so many levels. That night, we had to doctor our son without water and electricity. I'll never forget John holding up his cell phone as a flashlight and me trying to clean the gunky from around the outside of Teshomes ear with a wet wipe, through tears. God filled us with grace for that moment as we grieved for and loved our son. <br /><br />His ear drum had indeed busted. But God, in His great mercy healed it completely. The doctor stateside said he could barely tell the drum busted it healed so completely.<br /><br />I thought of this verse today as I prayed for you:<br /><br /> Psalm 126 A Song of Ascents.<br /><br /> 1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,<br /> we were like those who dream.<br />2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,<br /> and our tongue with shouts of joy;<br />then they said among the nations,<br /> “The LORD has done great things for them.”<br />3 The LORD has done great things for us;<br /> we are glad.<br /><br /> 4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,<br /> like streams in the Negeb!<br />5 Those who sow in tears<br /> shall reap with shouts of joy!<br />6 He who goes out weeping,<br /> bearing the seed for sowing,<br />shall come home with shouts of joy,<br /> bringing his sheaves with him. <br /><br />We are praying for all of you! So much sorrow, some joy in the journey and yet so much joy to come. We're praying for you every step of the way.krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514799100412382108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-14081326383260033662012-01-26T10:09:28.592-08:002012-01-26T10:09:28.592-08:00Ugh. I know it is so hard to leave. I pray that ...Ugh. I know it is so hard to leave. I pray that the wait will be short and that this time as he anticipates your return will firmly bond his heart to yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996994078621643193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-57111220669896437592012-01-25T13:26:00.387-08:002012-01-25T13:26:00.387-08:00Hi- I found your blog a few days ago as I scoured ...Hi- I found your blog a few days ago as I scoured the internet for other families in the same adoption stage as we are. We were submitted to the Embassy on 12/30, and our daughter also turned 11-months-old today. :-) I just wanted to say 'hi' - and thank you for sharing your journey. We APs can encourage and hold each other up while we wait. Prayers for you and your family. -SarahSarah Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501259057460147881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-59698558705874658242012-01-25T07:28:35.770-08:002012-01-25T07:28:35.770-08:00Heavy heart - I am praying for you All!!Heavy heart - I am praying for you All!!Elle Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506931705691712594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-20364466177612101712012-01-25T07:14:35.224-08:002012-01-25T07:14:35.224-08:00Happy 11 month Kaleab! So glad you get to spend it...Happy 11 month Kaleab! So glad you get to spend it w/ your Mama! Hope his ear's better soon Debb! Will cont to pray for S and quick resolution, passing court.Larihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752647797299874291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-58079488240449552162012-01-25T06:44:32.182-08:002012-01-25T06:44:32.182-08:00oh Debb. This has been such a time of difficulty, ...oh Debb. This has been such a time of difficulty, growth, stretching. Praying for your sweet, weary heart. For S's heart. For Kaleab's health. For Clearance and court passing and the ability to GET HOME!<br /><br />Love you girl.<br /><br /><br />Love you!jkseevershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302007247636602102noreply@blogger.com