We have been so privileged to be showered with prayers, especially during the difficult past 2 months. We have been very touched at how many people have fasted for our kids. Many more have set alarms or even stayed up late/early so that they could pray for us at the exact time that we were in court. Last night was no exception. Among others, a group of about 10 Kenyan friends (and strangers!) stayed up all night long to pray for us. One of them, Pastor Samuel, showed up with heavy eyelids this morning at 8:30 to be with us when we received the ruling.
Thankfully we were listed first this time. After we entered the chambers, we waited a few minutes before the ruling was given. It seemed like an hour. The judge said he had a ruling, then was quiet for a moment. He said that we probably weren't interested in all of his reasoning, so he would skip right to the end. The words got jumbled in our ears at that point. But, we got the orders!!! Sundi and Damon are finally ours!!!! YEAAAAAAAAAH!
I (Jeromy)had this great idea about what I would say to the judge if we got a positive ruling this morning. Thanking him for trusting 2 children with us and promising to do our best to be worthy of that trust. But when the time came, I was totally speechless. I know-- shocker. I extended my hand to shake his, but that was about as much communication as I was capable of that moment. Then we left, and the celebration began!
We have some pictures to show you later tonight....plus Mama Sundi wants to share some things with everyone. But for now we want to get out the incredible news! Although the remaining process will take about 6 weeks, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF IF the kids will come home with u....JUST "WHEN"! They are fully, legally "little Smiths"! Thanks for standing with us to be trust-builders, and thanks for investing so much of your hearts into 2 little kids that most of you have not yet been privileged to meet. Bwana asifiwe kabisa! We praise the Lord!!!!!!
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That's awesome, God surely does answer prayer. I have been reading this blog for the last few weeks, as well as praying for just this outcome. By the way, I stumbled upon this through looking up Kim on the PCC alumni page. God wanted others praying for your new family. God Bless
WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!
Uncle Steve
YEEEEESSSSS! Finally! I'm in tears because I am so happy for all of you! Can't wait for you to come home!
As I sit hear and type I can't seem to make the tears of joy stop! I am so so so excited, happy and overjoyed for you guys!
We really are praying you home now :)!
i had a dream 2 nights ago that the 4 of you were already home & that's how you surprised everyone with the good news. either way, it is great news & we will be counting the days until we get to see you & meet your kids! ~steph, matt, liliana & jada
Chester would shout, "PRAISE THE LORD"!
THANK GOD!!!!! I've been getting so tired of getting onto your blog and NOT getting news that the ruling has been giving... It's about BLOODY time!!!! Now get your butts home Smiths. That U.S. Embassy over there slow things down for you guys in any way I'm about ready to jump on a plane and sort them out for you...
Mama Kimtai xxx
Yahooooooo!!!! We are so happy for you guys! We both stayed up late praying for you guys last night and think of you all the time. We are so happy you will all be home soon as a family in the states!!!!! Amani-Katie and Josh
Yay! How amazing God has been and continues to be! Enjoy your family and this new journey!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!
Smith Family, I am SO happy for you! Your prayers have been answered :) I am in tears, so happy for you! What a joyful day! :)
Tracy
Hooray! Praise to God for this wonderful and joyous news!! Sundi and Damon have received the great blessing of a loving Mom and Dad! And God has knit your hearts together as a family! Thank You, Thank You, Lord!! Hooray!
What a day of celebration!!
I couldn't wait to check the blog this morning when I got up as I had such a feeling of peace after praying last night while you were in court.
I am so excited for your family!!
If you ever make it out to California I would LOVE to meet Sundi Smith and Damon Smith - doesn't that have a good ring to it!
Congratulations and heaps of Blessings on your new "official" family!!
Offering up prayers of praise this morning,
Rachelle
San Diego, CA
I AM SPEACHLESS!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR ALL TO COME HOME!! LOVE YOU!!!
You're coming home!!!! I know exactly how sweet those words feel. Praise God - He is so faithful!!! mama josie
congratulations! i first heard your news on the radio this morning when i was driving into work. god bless all of you and your journey home!
Our family has been prying for yours for months. It is so exciting for our four kids to see God answer prayers and see the amazing story you and your family share. We are thanking the Lord for your blessing. We will always rememer you and your blog. We stummbled upon it thru tribespahr.blogspot.com who were with Youth with a mission in Hawaii- I think it was a blog they were linked to. anyhoo we have been blessed by you and you FAMILY.My husband is a worship pastor at Glad Tidings in Yuba City, CA I would love to send you some of his Cd,s he has produced. I tried to send you a song awhile ago call Still I will as you were going thru a hard time. I will try to find your email.
Our pastors at our church when I was 11 have been in Uganda for the last 15-20 years and my sister in law went to Uganda when she was 18 she said it was alife changing experiance.
CONGRATS AGAIN AND AGAIN!
BLESSINGS....KATIE ,RONNIE ABBIE ALLIE ANNIE AND REX IV ROLLINS
We have been following along since your somewhat random and desparate phone call several weeks ago. We are so excited for your family, beautiful family.
Carrie (and Jeremy)
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