Last Friday morning we received embassy clearance for Amon’s case so we immediately started booking flights. Turns out Ashley and I hit the airways Tuesday, landed in Ethiopia late Wednesday night, had our embassy appointment Thursday, flew out of Ethiopia Friday and landed in Nashville, Tn on Saturday evening. How’s that for the fastest trip to Ethiopia ever.
Here is our last family “waiting for you” picture on Tuesday before I headed off to the airport.
The US Embassy was so accommodating considering Amon’s health and got us in and out in no time at all. God was truly working and moving all around us. Our time in Ethiopia was very short, but so very rich. I was so glad Ashley was there to experience it all with me.
And being with Amon again was like gold. Pure, expensive, exquisite gold. He has this place in my heart that is just so huge. And he is brave and strong and beautiful. This kid owns me.
He did great on the flight home…had a few little tense moments, but Ashley and I handled them just fine. We were definitely a bit stressed, but we made it 🙂
Officially in the US.
And our homecoming, well our homecoming was grand. Once our plane landed it was if this burden had been lifted. We still have quite the road to travel, but getting him home was half the battle. I cannot wait to share our airport pictures. They are truly incredible.
So we have been soaking sweet Amon in. Breathing his scent in deep. Rubbing his head often. Kissing his cheeks always. Cuddling him extra close and just relishing in the fact that God planned our family a long, long time ago. I just could never accurately describe how thankful I am for my beautifully, knit together family. And I am still in awe, that Amon is sitting right here with me as I type. God is just too too crazy good and deserves all the praise.
Happy Monday!
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So very humbling!!! So beautiful! My heart leaps for you and your family!! Amon is precious!!!
I have followed along in your journey and am so impressed with how God moved for you and your family. It just goes to show you that God cares deeply for us, as His children, as we do for ours. It’s amazing! Blessings to sweet Amon and your family!
The ‘No More Waiting’ sign made me tear up. He is so precious. I am so happy for you all. I am looking forward to the airport photos.
he’s divine!!! congratulations!!!
I’m so glad Amon home with you! The way Sol is looking at him and touching him in that airport pic is so, so beyond sweet. Such a beautiful family!
He is so beautiful! Will be praying for his health now. God bless!!
Tears!!!! I love love love Solomon touching his hair in the last picture. Precious!
He has the most beautiful eyes! Such a precious baby! Congratulations Mama! This is the day that the Lord has made!
TOOO Awesome! I am so thrilled for your family Laura! Can’t wait to meet him! DANG those eyes and lips, I would just have the hardest time not nuzzeling and kissing on him all day long!! Precious boy! And your other babies are SO handsome and beautiful and just growing up too fast!! Have you upgraded to the NECESSARY mini-van yet?
I’m in tears…BIG, fat, happy elephant tears! May God continue to bless your sweet family and wrap his arms around you all as you adjust to your new rolls and to having Amon home. We will keep you in our prayers as He works through Amon’s medical needs!!! Hugs & prayers to you!!!
Precious pictures! I would love to hold him and squeeze him! I love his wild hair!
So precious, sending prayers up for your family daily! God is so good!
Oh Laura I am so in awe at how God works things out ~ HIS plan is so perfect. I am tearfully rejoicing with you ~ You have no idea how much you have blessed me with your blogs ~ the things and people that God uses to bless and speak to others is A~maaaaa~zing! You will have to take a look at my FB post ~ BTW forgot to let you know I received my cookbook and love it, more on it later:) Thanks Laura ~ You are so very special ~ I will keep you, Amon and entire family in my prayers for the Best Days Ahead ~ Strength for the journey & wisdom ~ In Jesus Name Amen.
His hair is so great! He is the cutest!
So happy for you and your family to have your sweet boy home! Best wishes on the transition and can’t wait to see siblings pictures (goodbye to the “Waiting for You” pics!!).
Amon is beautiful! So happy for you and your sweet family! Perfect and now all together!
so happy that he is home with you all. what do the boys think about him?