Jason and Stacy Cole's adoption story from Ethiopia was recently published as a news article. To read the aritcle, click on the link below:
http://natchezdemocrat.com/news/2009/jul/05/hands-hold-family-adopts-baby-ethiopia/
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July 13, 2009
June 03, 2009
A Beautiful Reunion
A little over a year ago, five AWA adoptive families brought together by the common thread of adoption met at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant. The families, most of whom had only met via the Internet, were all anxiously awaiting referrals from Ethiopia. The evening was filled with laughter, fellowship,and lots of excitement over the children who awaited them in Ethiopia.
A few weeks ago, these same families met at the same traditional Ethiopian restaurant, only this time, each had an additional family member- their precious children from Ethiopia!
What a beautiful reunion it was! What an awesome picture of God's faithfulness and goodness to these five families and their children. Praise him for the miracle of adoption!
For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the Lord.
Psalm 117:2
from left to right- Rebecca Caldwell and Caleb, Melissa Juvinall and Iona, Chad Bowman and Natalie, KP Moles and Levi, Katie Redfern and Judson
March 25, 2009
Almost Home
The Whipple Family is leaving today and traveling to Ethiopia to pick up their new baby boy, Isaac. You will more than enjoy following their journey as they meet him for the first time and bring him back to the States to his new forever home. Here is their blog: Whipple Words
March 05, 2009
Waiting Children from Ethiopia Adopted!
A recent America World family just arrived home with the newest additions to their family..a sibling group of FOUR from Ethiopia! The four children were featured on our Ethiopia Waiting Children list and this family took a look at them and knew God was calling them to adopt these children.
Their family motto is "I'd choose you again." They are the amazing parents to 3 biological children and one new grandbaby, 2 domestically adopted children and now 4 Ethiopian children......and several children they have fostered over the years. They are truly an inspiration to everyone who knows and loves them!
What a glimpse into heaven to see 4 beautiful children literally cross over from ashes to beauty, from lost to found, from fatherless to adopted....
Here they are in Ethiopia and home here in the States!
To see more children on the Ethiopia Waiting Children's List, please contact Terra Bailey at terra.bailey@awaa.org. Thank you!
March 02, 2009
A Day in the Life...
Baby Ezra's family created a beautiful photo montage. We hope you enjoy it. You can read about his adoption on the family's blog site: Bringing Home Ezra
January 19, 2009
Before & After Adoption
The Hutchinson family adopted two sibling little girls from Ethiopia just a few weeks ago. Their most recent blog is such a great testimony to the miracle of adoption.
During the 5 months that we waited for a successful court date we received quite a few updates and photos of Ella Furtuna. Over and over we saw a scared and sad little girl.
Ella has been home with us for 6 weeks and has become a confident, happy, goofy and fun little girl. I saw a dramatic change at about the 3 week mark. It seemed like a switch was flipped and suddenly there was nothing but “sugar” in her whole personality. After a few weeks of that “honeymoon” behavior things seem to be stabilizing and I see a more natural balance between happiness and normal crabby or frustrated behavior. Of course, we also have the occasional very bad day with all sorts of the old behaviors showing up.
Things may change by next week or next month, but for now, Ella looks more like this:
December 16, 2008
Baby Nathaniel Becomes a Celebrity!
Baby Nathaniel West from Ethiopia won the Christmas Photo Contest on the Bonnie Hunt Show with his dog, Chewy. To read more about him and the West Family visit their blog here.
December 09, 2008
Baby David is now a Stager!
Congratulations to the Stager Family for their adoption of baby David Million Elijah! You can read more about their journey on their personal blogsite, TeamStager.
August 21, 2008
When Babies Fly - Made for Missions...
Levi's first trip with his family and every moment is precious. I know there are those who think I've lost my mind taking a baby on a mission trip, but this child was made for missions. He is having the time of his life....and is sleeping even better than at home...thank you praying saints! This picture taken by Rachel on our pre-mission beach weekend says it all. Every time Jimmy would throw him up in the air he'd say, "Again Dada!" Jimmy's hands ready to catch him securely remind me of our Lord's faithful hands ready to catch us when we step out of our comfort zone to free fall where He sends us... and Levi's excitement and complete trust that his Dada will catch him are a total lesson to me in having confidence in the Lord. Click here to read more about the Mihnovichs' and baby Levi.