Here is a pic of Galeta taken yesterday. . it was after lunch and all the kids were suppose to be taking a nap.
I cannot believe I get to be this boy's mom. . .that I get to love him, and teach him, and disciple him, and be part of his healing. . .it makes me cry. I cannot believe God asked me?? I so wish more could experience this. . .it is crazy!!
We will land in Ethiopia on Monday morning and go get Galeta. We will spend Monday and Tuesday playing with Galeta at the guest house and possibly go shop at the market. On Wednesday all 3 of us go to our Embassy appointment. On Thursday we are supposed to go back to the orphanage where they will have a good-bye celebration. On Friday we pick up Galeta's visa and board the plane that night. After almost 24 hours of travel we will arrive in Raleigh on Saturday afternoon.
Our biggest prayer request is for Galeta. We know he is excited, but this will be a monumental transition. Can you imagine all the thoughts in his head as he enters this strange new land and brand new family? There will be nothing familiar. He has never been on a plane, eaten Cheerios, ridden a bike, seen so many white people... the list could go on for pages. And he won't speak English! So please pray for lots of peace as he makes this jump.
Thanks for sharing the journey with us. . now is when the real adventure begins!!
Oh joy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sweet boy! Hope that your travels are smooth. Will be praying for him and for you.
ReplyDeleteHey Su and family!
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious! I can't believe it's time! Woohoo! So excited for all of you. We will be lifting you all up in prayer! Can't wait to meet Galeta. Corrie will enjoy sharing her Gimbie heritage with someone just around the corner. What a huge but wonderful thing is about to happen!
so excited for you guys Su! Praying for a smooth trip and transition.
ReplyDeleteSu, let me know if you need anything here while you are gone.. sending love and prayers for you and your beautiful family. Cannot wait to eventually meet him!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I forgot to post that his smile in the above pic reminds me of Brooke's ... He is definitely a Soutter
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news Su!! I cannot wait to meet him and all your family when we move. I wish so much I could be there at the airport!! But we do not move there until the 11th/12th!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you as you leave tomorrow and I hope you can post pictures while you are there.
love Naomi
Have been thinking of you guys ALL day. Praying constantly for your trip and your time together. I can't believe this is finally happening!!! See you SOON!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing!! We too wish more people could experience what you're going through with the blessings of adoptions! Best wishes to Galeta and your new expanding family!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels!
Jurney family
SO excited for you!! Hoping to see you at the airport =)
ReplyDeleteYay! Yay! YAAAYYY!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for your family! I will be praying like crazy for a peaceful flight home and a wonderful homecoming!
:)Meliski
Welcome home today! So glad to hear that he's finally coming home. Blessings, Becky and family
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Su!! This is the best Birthday present I got :) You all are so amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you all ~~ AWM
This was God's plan for you and your family and Galeta...it will be wonderful filled with God's special touches and love. Many blessings to you all...love Heidi and Evan!
ReplyDeletePrayers being sent for all of you Su! -Melissa T.
ReplyDeleteWe will pray for your journey & Galeta! My grandson, Miles, turned 2 on Christmas Day and the language and culture he has picked up and absorbed like a sponge! I know Galeta is older and has a lot more memories of his soon to be native land! My prayer is for Galeta to trust you and your family to do right by him! His smile in this picture is addictive! May God Bless you all in this journey and may HE give you an inner peace to just fill Galeta with your love!! -Janice L.
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