Wednesday, March 19, 2008

My Heart's Still in Ethiopia

It is with tearful joy that I report this news to my dear friends and family. For weeks my prayers have had a theme...provision and push. I have begged God to make the provisions necessary for us to do his work and to give us the push we needed to step out on faith. Since we returned home from Ethiopia with Ian my heart has been heavy for the many orphans we met while there. Today we got the okay to proceed with the adoption of our soon to be daughter. We were fortunate to meet her while in Ethiopia but had no idea that one day God may unite us as a family. I hope that you will pray for us as we embark on this wonderful journey once again and follow God as he grows the Clevinger clan by one remarkable 8 year old girl.

30 comments:

DrewCareyShow said...

Dying, dying, dying for details! So very exciting!!!

Quinn Girls said...

WOW! I'm so glad I checked in. I'm with Carey. I so want the details. Congrats on this amazing news and your new house. What a day! Ian is beautiful.

Stacie said...

Oh my goodness! What exciting news! I can't wait to hear more!

A Team said...

THAT IS AMAZING... I am so excited for you guys!
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!

Jocelyn said...

I AM SO HAPPY!!! I read this and gasped...tell us more...how old is she, her name...when...I konw questions, questions!! CONGRATS!!

Dan, Misty & Ashar said...

That is incredible news! I am so thrilled for you guys. We have already begun to think about adopting an older child (and we haven't even adopted the baby yet!) That news just makes my heart smile!

graceling said...

Oh my heavens! How wonderful! Congrats, and give us details:)

Jillienne said...

Wow! How exciting, I with the other comments, we need details!
Oh and Congratulations!

Jennifer said...

I have been lurking for awhile but I had to post a comment with this news. How wonderful! Ian is a doll baby. God bless you on this leg of your journey! Saw the UK hat as well in the photo- Go UK!

Teresa said...

Simply wonderful! I can't wait to follow this journey to your daughter.

Amy B. said...

I am so excited for you guys. What wonderful news!!! Keep us up to date on the details.

Amy

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Angie said...

I love how this post is just so peaceful and clear. And you are making a HUGE announcement to the world. I am floored by this news but it feels completely right to me, by your words. CONGRATULATIONS, Clevingers! This is beyond exciting!

Jennifer said...

I am so excited for you! Will be waiting on the edge of my seat for details!

Lisa J. said...

Great news!! We will keep following along on the blog.

Renee said...

WHAT!!!! I can't believe I'm reading this news on your blog! You need to call me ASAP and share all the details! I'm dying to know who it is! I'm so happy for you guys! We hopefully won't be too far behind you wink wink :)!
Lot's of love and prayers!
Renee

Jessica said...

OH MY!!! I am with everyone else--details please!!! WOW!!! I'm about to call you!!

mama becca said...

CONGRATULATIONS!
love,
the albertsons :)

Natalie Fournet said...

Wow! That is amazing news to be praying for! How exciting!

Unknown said...

Lindsey that is awesome! I can't wait to see this beautiful (I'm sure she will be) girl! I am so happy for you!

Single PAP said...

an 8 year old girl?! wow! that is sooo exciting! a big sister for ian and a daughter for you. how nice! :)

emily said...

That is wonderful, how amazing the way the Lord is growing your family.

-Samantha- said...

I am so happy to hear your news. Many heartfelt congratulations.

Holli said...

WOW! I have been reading your blog for a while.....HI! God is so good! Congrats! You will be in our prayers!

Anonymous said...

I have chills, tears, and everything in between!! I can't wait until you can share more details - crazy, fun, amazing news! xoxo

~Laura~ said...

WHAT?! You can't just tell us that. Get your hiney back on here and give us details. :)

I'm so excited for you guys!

Tara said...

WHAT???!! Oh my word, I am so excited right now!!! Lindsey! Ugh, I can't wait to hear all about it and all about your sweet sweet daughter! Congrats!

Nicholas said...

You could blow me over with a feather right now!!! Oh my gosh!

This is quite simply amazing news - I'm kicking myself for not checking in on your blog sooner!

Prayers!

Erica said...

WOW WOW WOW!! I'm so beyond thrilled. Tears a flowing. I'm so happy for you all. What an incredible journey the Lord has you on. AWESOME!

MB said...

Wow!! That is so great!! Congratulations!! I hope everything moves along very quickly for all of you!!