Tuesday, July 17, 2007

WANT TO KNOW WHY I AM SMILING?



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We still need prayers. In PGN, when the judge signs a case, the final decree follows. With us coming from FC, we have to wait until the judge issues the decree. We were told that we should have it in 2-3 days. We need for the judge to issue the final decree quickly-- until then, she still has the case. I am excited, though, because we have been waiting for a judge to SIGN/APPROVE it for 11 weeks!! This is a MAJOR milestone! After the decree is issued, then everything in the final process is the same. Please continue to pray for things to go SMOOTHLY and quickly-- no holdups-- so she is definitely home for hers and Jakes birthday (Sept.20) We love and appreciate all of you.

Amanda


I AM COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's right--everyone prayed and God heard and answered with ALL of His might and power. My mommy went to see the judge today and found out that she signed it yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be home to celebrate my 1st birthday with my big brother, Jake and go see all of Mommy's blogging buddies in Atlanta! So....thanks for the prayers and thank you Jesus for bringing me home "in a blaze of glory"-- that's what Amelia's mom has been telling my mom all along!!!!!!!!

Love,
Bella

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! I am so happy!!! GOD IS SO GOOD!
WELCOME HOME BELLA.
Love ya,
Kelli

Shelby said...

Congratulations!!!!
Here's praying for a speedy homecoming!

Krystal said...

Priase the Lord, your miracle is here!!!!!! Congrats :)

JuJu - said...

Weeping with you that this is really over and that she is really finally coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glory To God in The Highest!!!!

Lord we give you the thanks and the praise for this miracle and Lord I pray that you will continue to sustain them untill they are home and meet every need in their lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank You Jesus - You so Rock God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Y'all and I am sending big ole teary hugs from North Carolina:):):):):)

Amanda - I am soooooooooooooooooooo happy for you honey - my entire keyboard is coverd in tears and a little snot too!!LOL:):):):)

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Isabella is coming home:):):):):):):):):

Julia

Mama Bunny said...

I am just beside myself with happiness for you right now. Oh how I wish I could call you right now!!!!! I bet you are BEAMING, freaking happy as hell. Oh thank GOD!!!!!

JuJu - said...

put ya a big ole shout on on my blog - ya know I had to:)

Julia:)

Rose said...

Oh My!!! That is the best news!!! I am so happy for you I am crying! Praise God!! Roseann

Mixed Up Me said...

Congratulations! Have a safe trip home!!!

Stacie said...

AMANDA!!!!! I am sitting here crying and PRAISING GOD!!!! THANK YOU LORD JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO AMAZING!!! Thank you for hearing the cries of your children. Now please Lord, bring this family together forever and feel your mighty presence!!

Sweet Bella, you are so loved! Come on HOME where you belong!

((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))!!!!!
STACIE

FaceforGrace said...

YEAH!!! I am sooooooooooo happy for you! I wish I could hug you! Amanda, you've been through so much...the longest "labor" I've ever heard of! Now, the time has come that you've been waiting for! I am so happy for you, Jeff and Jake!
Now, let's plan another dinner date when you get home...to celebrate!

Love,
Holly

Kim Capello said...

Everyone at my office is now wondering why I just jumped up and SHOUTED OUT LOUD at work! Thank you Father for heard and answered prayer. This is amazing news! LOVE TO YOU ALL! WELCOME HOME BELLA!

Karen D. said...

Praise the Lord!!! God is oh so good! Congratulations!!! Any news on the date?

Hugs!!!
Karen

Jennifer said...

Amanda -

Priase the Lord! What an amazing miracle! I am so happy for you!!!
:)
Jennifer

The Frugal Countess said...

AMANDA!!!!!!!!! I AM CRYING SO HARD RIGHT NOW!!!!!! PRAISE JESUS!! PRAISE HIM!!!! I just got back from jury duty and I got your phone message - I could barely make out what you were saying but I heard "Bella is coming home!!!" LOUD AND CLEAR!!!

PRAISE GOD!! PRAISE HIM!!! What a TESTIMONY you and your gorgeous DAUGHTER are going to have!!!!!!!! I am dying to talk to you!!! Oh I know your little wheels are turning - is this trip turning into a pickup??????

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

P.S. NOW EAT SOMETHING. ;-)

Faithful Froggers said...

Rejoicing with you! God is so faithful. I am thrilled that Bella will be home in time to celebrate her 1st birthday.
Thanking God today,
Heather

Whitney said...

God,
I thank you so much for the answered prayers for Bella to come home! Your will is always perfect and beautiful! Please allow all of the final details to fall into place, so she is on a plane to come home soon!! We are blessed to serve such an awesome God!!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for you, Jeff, Jake and Bella! I am so glad that she is finally coming home where she belongs! Good Luck! Hope to meet Bella soon! ~Megan

Anonymous said...

I'M GLAD SHE IS COMING HOME. TINA

Jami said...

AMANDA!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me?!!! I am SO happy! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise the LORD!! Bella is COMING HOME!! I want to talk to you!!! What an AWESOME God we serve!!! I love you!!

Cindy said...

Amanda, what fantastic news!!! I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!

Best wishes for a quick pink!

Kim said...

Praise the Lord for answered prayers. I'm so happy for you right now!!!

keelstar said...

I just saw Stacie's post on her blog! Praise God & congratulations to you all! I am so glad that baby Bella is coming home! God is so faithful & good! Blessings, Keely (Savannah's mommy)

Anonymous said...

I am so happy for you! I prayed all night for ya'll! She is a beautiful little girl as so is her mother! Love you, Khristy Spears

Sarah said...

Yippee!! That beautiful baby girl is coming home! I hope all the logistics of getting the document works out quickly and you are home celebrating that baby girl's birthday soon!!

So happy for your incredible news!

Sarah and Sophie~bug

Bekah said...

AMANDA!!!!!!! I am sitting her bawling. Praise JESUS!!!! Thank you Lord for answering our prayers for this precious, precious family! Your sweet family is such a light to everyone you meet and Bella is going to be a woman after God's own heart. Great things are in store for you, sweet baby! Amanda, I know you will be overwhelmed by phone calls when you get home but when things settle down please give me a call! Love you!!!

LouLou said...

Amanda,
I am so so so so so so so so so so HAPPY for you and for BELLA! It is time for that girl to be home with her mommy, daddy, and wonderful big brother!!!
love to yoU!

Megan said...

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Praise the Lord for this wonderful miracle!!
I have been praying for you and your sweet girl!!!!
Bring that girlie home!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome!!!!!

Andrea said...

WOO HOO!!!! That is SO awesome! God is a wonderful God, and He does answer prayers!! I am SO happy for you and your family. Welcome home, sweet girl!! Welcome home!

Jodie said...

AMANDA!!! That is so great! Tears of joy right now for you!! I really needed that...I'm sure not more then you did though :) We got home today, & I wanted to talk to you so bad! I'm so happy for you!

Mom 4 Kids said...

Welcome home Bella Boo!!! Here is hoping for speed from here on out! She is so cute and looks like she is bonding so well to Mama!!! Congrats!!! :-)

Kerry said...

Amanda! This is the best news I've heard in a LONG time! Praise the Lord! Congratulations to you and your family and I can't wait to meet you and Bella in October!!!!

Crystal said...

AMANDA!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OOOH my goodness!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo soooo excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OOOH WE PRAISE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ooh Amanda I am sooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!! hugs to yoU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jami said...

I just checked back again and will definately keep the prayers coming!! I love you and can't wait to talk to you!! :)

Emily said...

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have waited so long for this day and I couldn't be happier for you! Thank you God!!!

Rosie's Mom said...

Congratulations, Bella! Your family is so lucky to have you! I promise you are going to be one happy little girl living in Louisiana with your mommy, daddy and Jake. They love you so much and we have all been praying for you to come home forever!

Rosie and I can't wait for you to come home. You are such a big girl - one day older than Rosie. Maybe we can all celebrate our little miracles (that includes Jake) together in a late (or early) birthday celebration.

Congratulations again! We're all waiting for you.

Shannon said...

So overjoyed for your news!! God truly answers prayers!!

Steve & Amy said...

CONGRATS!!! Praying that things go well and you get PINK soon!!! God is so good!!

Candy said...

GOOSE BUMPS GOOSE BUMPS...that pretty much sums it up...OH and YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Oh GIrl this is so awesome

Terry said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! God is GOOD!! OK...make that GREAT, AWESOME and all those other poweful words! Can't wait for that first playdate! :)

Terry