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News From Rwanda!!!

I got some news! It is mostly news of no news, but to this mother's heart, even that is news!!! My POA wrote:

I have scheduled a meeting with the nuns tomorrow to finalize on the choice of the child. I had wanted to take a few pictures but they could not allow me. Since I was not getting any success in my endeavours and did not want to push, I did not want to give you discouraging news. Anyway, tomorrow may be a decisive day.

Praise the Lord for news! I guess we can pray for the nuns today as it seems like they are finalizing their choice for our child and we can pray that the meeting tomorrow actually happens. Does that mean we will have our referral tomorrow?!? I will try not to get my hopes up and just be surprised if I do! I will keep you all posted!

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The Andersons said…
Hello! Stumbled on your family while looking for information on Kanakuk, then saw your blog on Lori Howlett's (don't know her just read her blog). We are adopting from Ethiopia, (using the same agency as Lori).

Blessings in your journey. I'll be praying for your family and ministry.
June 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Kelly said…
I hope you hear more good news in the very near future!!! Love you!!!
June 3, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Kari said…
OMGOOOSSHHH...this IS NEWS!! We can't wait to hear the screams from Durango!!! I pray that the nuns will meet & the match will be made from heaven!!
Hope you are have a wonderful 1st term!! Thanks for the update!!
xoxo
June 3, 2009 at 3:06 PM
kim said…
Oh My!!!!!!!! I will be on pins and needles waiting for your news. We're praying for the nuns as they make their decision and for you as you wait for a referral. Hoping news comes soon!!!
Kim
June 3, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Leah Reeves said…
That is exciting news! I Cannot wait to hear more.

~Leah
June 3, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Unknown said…
Phew ~ Glad you finally heard from him. ahhhhhh waiting to see what he finds out!
June 4, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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