I have recently found out that there are people who actually read this blog. I thought Kelley just wrote on here to chronicle what was happening in our live so we could look back and remember. Apparently there are others who read the blog and I'm sure are now thinking we are serious slackers. Kelley is still in Zambia with a very bad internet connection or often no internet, so she will not be updating the blog and the grammar will be much worse than usual. I have came home with the 3 oldest kids on June 9th. We are hoping and praying that Kelley and Isaiah will be coming home in the next week or two. They were supposed to leave on the 23rd, but were delayed at the last minute. Apparently some of the info from Zambia did not match up with the info the US Embassy found on Isaiah and all the paperwork had to be redone (birth certificate, passport, other stuff). This is taking longer than usual because of all of the holidays that Zambians enjoy. Good for Zambians, bad for Americans trying to get home. They have a holiday today and two next week on Monday and Tuesday.
Kelley's mom joined her in Zambia last night. This was a huge blessing for all of us. Kelley has her momma and we don't have to worry about Kelley and Isaiah anymore, because Kelley's mom can comfort and care for them for a week or two.
Isaiah is 2 1/2 years old. I think his birthday is January 21st, 2009. I know it sounds bad to say I think, but a couple of days ago it was July 15th 2009 and it just we just found out it is really the new date. He is a really funny and outgoing little boy. We really enjoyed him while we were in Zambia. Now we are missing him and Kelley from afar.
I'm sure Kelley will give a much better update when she gets home (hopefully July 5th), but until then, this is all I got. Obviously I'm not a big blogger. At least I have figured out how to post a picture. This is a picture of Hudson and Isaiah a couple of days before we left. Please pray for Kelley, Isaiah, and Kelley's mom to come home quickly and safely. We also thank everyone who has been praying for us and loving us through this process. We look forward to sharing how God worked in amazing ways in all of us over the last couple of months.
Luke
I actually have been reading...not thinking you're slackers. I am curious, however, about Isaiah vs. "Zoe"? Don't feel you have to respond to my curiosity...just know that I'm excited for you all, and pray God's richest blessings on you as you enlarge your family!
ReplyDeletegreat update, luke. did you realize that right after you said that the grammar wouldn't be as good as usual you made a grammar error (a typo). :) i thought it was funny. but, if you'll notice i'm not too into grammar myself. we love you all and really hope to meet isaiah soon! the ONLY good thing about kelley still being there is all the time we got to spend with the other three kids this past week... danny and i had a lot of fun with them!
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