Whom Shall I Fear

Many of you may know that I can be somewhat of an anxious person, especially when I have to leave or do something out of my comfort zone.  Going to Ethiopia and leaving my home and 4 children was WAY out of my comfort zone.  In the weeks leading up to our trip I prayed a lot and many people prayed for me that I would have peace and find JOY in what and where we were going.  God heard those prayers and my anxiety was replaced with joy and peace. I LOVED my time in Ethiopia and it was only by God's work that I can say that.

One song that was my theme song in that time and still one of my favorites is "Whom Shall I Fear" by Chris Tomlin. Let me share the words:

You hear when I call

You are my morning song

Though darkness fills the night

It cannot hide the light

Whom shall I fear

You crush the enemy

Underneath my feet

You are my Sword and Shield

Though trouble lingers still

Whom shall I fear

I know Who goes before me

I know Who stands behind

The God of angel armies

Is always by my side

The One who reigns forever

The God of angel armies

I always by my side

 

My strength is in Your name

For you alone can save

You will deliver me

Yours is the victory

 

Whom shall I fear

 

And nothing formed against me shall stand

You hold the whole world in your hands

I'm holding onto your promises

You are faithful

You are faithful

You are faithful

 

The God of angel armies is always by my side

 

Ethiopia Part 2

We have been home for a week now.  I am sorry for the lack of posting.  Life happens and time slips away from me.  

The rest of our trip went very well.  On Monday October 29 we had our court appearance.  That all went very smoothly. We were the 2nd name to be called, they ask you about 6 questions and we were out the door.  Hannah Grace became our "legal" daughter that day.  After court we were able to spend some more time with her at Jane's House. That was a great visit. She was very happy and we got some good pictures of her with big smiles.

On Tuesday we left for our overnight trip to the north.  We drove about 3 hours out of the city to Blue Nile Gorge.  It was a beautiful drive and it was nice to see some of the countryside.  There is a lot of beauty and Ethiopia and we really want Hannah to be able to see that too.

On Wednesday we had to say goodbye for now to sweet Hannah.  It was a difficult time for us.  We spent our time cuddling and praying over her.  As much as we were ready to see our other kids we really struggled leaving her there. I rest in knowing she is well cared for and loved by all those sweet and tender-hearted nannies.

 

 Our last day we had with Hannah

Our first photo together

We look forward to the time when our family is ALL together. We pray soon that we will have her home.