First and foremost--- Praise and Glory be to God!
Allison and I are humbled by how richly he has blessed us---- the love of family and friends is overwhelming at times.
So we got "the email" from the US Embassy on December 15th, Israel's Visa and Passport were approved. Just like that---
AFTER ALL the back and forth with the agency, vague responses to our inquiries from the Embassy, a barrage of helpful letters from NC elected officials Shuler, Burr, Price, Hagan, contact through friends to State Dept officials, the tireless efforts of one persistent sister, conference calls with Immigration, more conference calls with our agency, help from an advocacy non-profit group, and the untold number of prayer requests from family and friends----- the Lord has decided it's time for Israel to be a Sheehan. We may never know the true nature of the holdups and delays or "field investigation", and for now only God knows why the sudden approval---
We are at Dulles ready to board the flight---- with a plan to get our son and be home by Christmas!
Please pray for Israel---- there is no way he can be prepared for the changes ahead.
Hi Allison,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I am Teresa & Craig Kincaid's daughter. My mom has been sharing your story with me & I just wanted to share my Congratulations on Israel's passing of Visa & passport!!
Adoption holds a very special place in my heart for 2 Precious reasons (my boys) and I also have a special place for Ethiopia. One of my best friends just brought home their daughter a few months ago from Ethiopia. So happy for y'all, what a Christmas miracle!!
I will most definitely pray for your safe travel and that all goes well with Israel's arrival. Blessings to you & your family & Merry Christmas!!
Whitney Kincaid Ludlow
We are praising God along with you!! What a special, special Christmas gift. May God give you peace during your travels. He is faithful and good!!
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