God is so good. Not only did he give us a daughter, he gave us two.
We are thrilled to have been referred two precious little girls. They are 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 years old. Their Ethiopian names are Gadise and Mesay.
They are absolutely beautiful children. Huge eyes and such sweet faces. I can't wait til I can share their precious faces with you all. We are so incredibly blessed.
Listen to the words of this song. Listen through to the second refrain when the children sing. As I was about to compose my blog entry this song popped into my head. I know that came from God. This song was a song that I used when I was crowned Queen in a girl's organization, when I was a young adult. It is a song that carries great memories for me. It is a song about dreams being fulfilled. And another dream is about to be fulfilled in our family.
And when you hear the children - try to imagine our little girls (or any other little ones) praying for a mummy and daddy to love them forever.
God is so good. He even gave me a song without me even thinking of it. And I didn't even know there were children singing in this beautiful song. That makes it so much more meaningful.
I have a dream, a song to sing. To help me cope with anything. If you see the wonder of a fairytale you can take the future even if you fail. I believe in angels. Something good in everything I see. I believe in angels. When I know the time is right for me - I'll cross the stream. I have a dream.
I have a dream, a fantasy, to help me through reality. And my destination makes it worth the while. Pushing through the darkness still another mile. I believe in angels. Something good in everything I see. I believe in angels.
I will post later about the actual referral and how we received it and my hubby's reaction.
If you would be so thoughtful, please leave comments that I can add to our little girls Life Books about when they were referred to us. It would be so appreciated. Thank you.
28 comments:
Oh my gosh Justine! I am sooooooooo happy for you! I can imagine how absolutely ecstatic you must feel to finally know who your daughters are. Really, you are very blessed.
love, Natasha
Justine! Wow, this is truly a gift from God. Two girls! I am SO happy for you. I could not believe it when I clicked on your blog today. Woohoo! You are such an example of trusting God and having a positive attitude through the wait. Thank you for that.
Isn't God good?!! Woohoo!!! Rejoicing with you and your family...congratulations on the news of your precious daughters!
Karen
What a wonderful blessing for your family!! 2 beautiful little girls!!! Congratulations!!!!
Louise (And Nathaniel)
Gadise and Mesay,
Welcome to your new family! Your mother and father and your six brothers have been waiting a long time to know you. They are so happy to finally know your names, see your faces, and know how old you are.
Soon you will be coming to a new life with a new family in Canada. It will be a BIG change for you! You will learn a new language, you will get used to a new mommy and daddy - and lots of brothers, and you will see snow! But you will do fine. Your new family love you so much.
Your friend, Roma
Congratulations Justine and Family!!! This is wonderful news!!! Now you can start buying EVERYTHING PINK!!! :-)
I posted on the group but had to post here too.
It is so wonderful to hear you have a referral!! What a lucky family to have two wonderful girls to add to it!
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand as you work to be united!
Michelle
Justine and Ray,
As you know, I am totally excited for you guys! God is faithful! He has blessed you in a huge way. I am praying that your court date and visa processing is quick, so you can hold your precious daughters in your arms soon.
Celebrating with you!
Sandi
Congratulations! What awesome news!I think being a girl mama is truly a life experience not to be missed. Your African angels will bring your family so much joy. I will pray that God covers you in the peace and security that only He can provide through the rest of the process. Blessings, Keltie
Congratulations! What awesome news! You are now officially a girl mama! If you ask me it is an experience not to be missed. :-) I will pray that God covers you with the peace and security only He can provide through the rest of the process.
Blessings to your family,
Keltie
What an incredibly special day! Not only do you have the joy of 2 little girls to love, cherish and spoil, 2 little girls will have the joy of a mother to tenderly teach them, comfort them, love them, laugh with them and share in the many moments only mothers and daughters can share together.
And how special for Ray to have 2 beautiful, precious daughters to dote on and for 6 brothers to have 2 girls running around teasing them, bossing them around, teaching them all things "girl"!
What a wonderful day for your family! And this is only the BEGINNING....
Love,
Tammy
I posted about you on my blog... hope that's ok... check it out and let me know...
Sandi
YAY!!! THat is soo exciting! I can't wait to see their faces! That is such a great age too... if (when) I adopt... many years down the road (!) I want a sibset around that age or a bit older. Can't wait to hear details!
Congratualtions Justine and family! I just read your post on Canada Adopts and couldn't get to your blog fast enough. That is fabulous fabulous FABULOUS news! Congratualtions and here is to fast court dates and travel.
Barb
glad the post on my blog was ok with you guys!
I think you need a new ticker!!!
Can't wait to hear more!!!!
Sandi
Congratulations! I know the unbelievable happiness you guys are now experiencing and am thrilled for you. God has blessed. Carol&Doug from the yahoo group.
Congrats to your family! What wonderful news, wishing speedy travel times your way!
Rhonda
I literally got chills reading about your proposal. We had a very trying week with our stuff and it was so encouraging to see that the dreams do come true!
Trina
Wow, amazing! Now you can pray for them specifically, with names and faces and situations in mind. Congratulations on your brand new daughters!
Oh my! That is amazing news! I cannot wait to see their little faces! Justine, you are the mommy of sons and now of daughters! My heart rejoices for you! God is so good and has answered your long-awaited dream.
(To your girls) - I pray that you will be kept safe until your new family comes to get you. Your mom and dad and brothers are so excited to meet you and have been dreaming and praying for you for so long. You will be such a blessing to them, as I am sure that they will be to you. I know that your mom can hardly wait to dress you and read to you and hug you and play with you and your dad can hardly wait to meet you and snuggle you and go toboganning with you and your brothers can hardly wait to teach you things and run with you and whisper secrets about how happy they are to have sisters just like you. God has a plan for each of your lives and part of that plan includes this loving family.
Sharla,
Sharla, that was the sweetest letter to our girls. Thank you for that!!!!
Thank you all for your wonderful sweet words of encouragement and love!
Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to post the actual referral day and the little video of my hubby and children finding out. IF I can get it up on You Tube.
Stay tuned for more updates. :o)
The last message was not done right. I was trying to thank YOU ALL for your words of kindness! Thank you for being as pleased as we are with this referral!!!
Blessings, Justine
Justine & family, congratulations! What a wonderful gift. The Abba song you have playing on the background of this site has certainly taken a whole new beautiful meaning.
Girls - you have a bright future ahead of you with your new family. I know they have been dreaming of you for a long time, and can't wait to share their love with you.
Dianne
Okay, silly me posting a comment on the wrong post! Justine, quiet Ray...snicker and sons
YAHOOEY!!!!!!
Your faithful walk to trust God has resulted in great things. Keep on believing they will soon be in your arms, because it won't be long now...we will pray on that.
Love to all of you!
Congrats to you and your family!! Wishing you a very fast process so you can hold your daughters very very soon!
Isabelle
Congratulations Justine, Ray and family, what a true joy to finally see the faces of your daughters for the first time. Finally you've become a family of 10!
Courtney
Wow, I am so behind on my blogs. I thought you were a long way off yet! Congrats...cannot wait to see their pics.
Justine! Congratulations. Such a wonderful blessing. Your strength and trust in what God is doing your family continues to be inspiration for many. God is amazing.
I guess our trip to 100 Mile this fall may include a playdate! haha.
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