We got the visas. We have arrangements to leave in the morning. Right now we have seats on two different flights out of Atlanta. We all leave Bogota together however, Three of us have a three hour longer delay gettting out of Atlanta. We need your continued prayer in two main areas:
First that Delta would allow us to bump up or three tickets to the earlier flight. There are seats available, but not at the fare we booked. They can move us up to the same fight if they want.
Second, Tatiana is sick with fairly bad hives. Pray that the will pass quickly. We were made aware today late that we have had bad water in our room for the last three or 4 days. We think the hives are from the bad water, We have drank bottled water but our Colombian kids are use to drinking the tap water so they did. Tatiana got sick.and we didn't know why until today. Pray no one else gets sick and she has nothing more serious than the hives.
God Bless,
Jim and Betty
Why "Eight Is Not Enough"?
When we were younger, there was a television sitcom that was called "Eight is Enough". The television watching world was entertained with the thought of a family with eight children. Most of us were shocked at the prospect of such a large family- myself included! Then ever so slowly, God began to work on our hearts, until we surrendered to Him all of our lives- yes even gave Him sovereign control over the size of our family and He has blessed us immeasurably, with eight biological children. Each of these children have been an amazing gift to us and we cherish each of them. And we praised God for them and felt to ourselves "eight is enough" - at least for a time.
Then God began to stir our hearts. It was as if He spoke to say to us "these 8 precious children I have given to you, but what have you given to my orphans in return?" A burden began to build on our hearts to adopt. We knew that for us God still had other plans for us as parents if we would be faithful to His calling- that eight is not enough. And so, we followed this call to adopted and He has continued to blessed us through adoption. First a sibling group of three from Soacha, Colombia. They joined our family in November, 2008. In May 2010, we adopted twin infants from Texas. In September of 2012 we were privileged to return to Colombia and adopt a sibling group of two from Cali. At this time, we anxiously wait for our travel date to depart for China where a very special girl and boy wait for their forever family. By the time they all reach adulthood, we will have had the amazing privilege to be parents of children in our home for a half century. Our life is full beyond measure, beyond our wildest expectations, yes even beyond anything we could have ever hoped. Truly, eight is not enough. As of late we have wondered if God's plan for us as parents all along was not for eight children, but rather eight plus eight. Our heavenly Father knows and His word assures us "I know the plans I have made for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you." We trust He knows the number of His children He wants us to love and to nurture on His behalf, and whether that is eight or eighty times eight we stand ready and say speak Lord, your servants are listening and are prepared to be father and mother to your fatherless on earth.
Then God began to stir our hearts. It was as if He spoke to say to us "these 8 precious children I have given to you, but what have you given to my orphans in return?" A burden began to build on our hearts to adopt. We knew that for us God still had other plans for us as parents if we would be faithful to His calling- that eight is not enough. And so, we followed this call to adopted and He has continued to blessed us through adoption. First a sibling group of three from Soacha, Colombia. They joined our family in November, 2008. In May 2010, we adopted twin infants from Texas. In September of 2012 we were privileged to return to Colombia and adopt a sibling group of two from Cali. At this time, we anxiously wait for our travel date to depart for China where a very special girl and boy wait for their forever family. By the time they all reach adulthood, we will have had the amazing privilege to be parents of children in our home for a half century. Our life is full beyond measure, beyond our wildest expectations, yes even beyond anything we could have ever hoped. Truly, eight is not enough. As of late we have wondered if God's plan for us as parents all along was not for eight children, but rather eight plus eight. Our heavenly Father knows and His word assures us "I know the plans I have made for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you." We trust He knows the number of His children He wants us to love and to nurture on His behalf, and whether that is eight or eighty times eight we stand ready and say speak Lord, your servants are listening and are prepared to be father and mother to your fatherless on earth.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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Yes God! Give this family favor with the ones inn charge of boarding the plane. They can change seating arrangements, and have done so. Ben has been on mission trips where they have bumped him to FIRST class...So, God, it can be done! Do it again for this family! In Jesus' name, do it! We thank you for all the things you've spoken and put in the heart of this family. Continue to bless them with safety and well being, and good health. Let their flights and time in-between be smooth...thank you, Father! Amen!
Yippee! Welcome home!!! We will be praying for all to go well in your travel tomorrow, and for the sickness too. I ditto Wendi's prayer, and if two or more agree in His name, His work will be done! God Bless and again welcome home!
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