While it was still very dark we loaded our 11 pieces of luggage into the car and headed to our little airport yesterday, or Monday or whatever day it was…
Our flight last night between Detroit and Amsterdam was very turbulent at times…call me a party pooper but after that last flight from you-know-where I am just not up for bouncing around the sky. Emma and I held hands and prayed for a long while during the flight. We both thought we were going to be sick. If you missed what happened on that flight I was on, you can read about it here.
Your continued prayers are appreciated as we fly and yes, I prayed that God would wake some of you up to pray while we were bouncing around the sky last night.
Actually I told Emma that the Lord had spoken to my heart Sunday morning about all of this flight stuff. I was in the kitchen in the just-getting-light hours and noticed EIGHT deer out my kitchen window – not even 30 feet from me. I was watched them I noticed their eyes darting around looking and watching. I thought, “Hmmm, they are so worried, they are unable to just enjoy the day. They have no clue that they are totally safe on our property.” I felt like the Lord said, “That’s like worry Linny. You can be so worried and unable to enjoy life and not even notice that I am totally watching and protecting you.” So I told Emma that in the night and it’s obvious after that flight in August and now the one last night that I have yet to learn what I am supposed to be learning – argh!! I am working on it though!! =)
On a last note, I want to thank all of you who have posted comments, sent text messages, sent emails (yes, a boatload of lurkers came out of the shadows!!) to tell us that you were praying for all the aspects of our trip!! You have no idea how much that all means. When I get to Uganda I will sleep for a few hours then be up to run down to the baby orphanage and meet my baby girl and baby boy – YIPPEE JESUS!! Then we will walk about an hour to the attorney’s office downtown where he will give me some ideas of what I need to say to the judge. **gulp** (Did I not put my hubby through law school when we were first married to do these kind of things??) I guess the Lord must think I am up to the task though, but your prayers are much needed!
i am awake , wondering if you caught your connection…still praying.
xx, carie
Linn this is so super awesome. I will be thrilled to be a faithful prayer for you – and I’m in Australia, so I’ll be awake when your US buddies are asleep. I’ll be praying and sending love, and won’t be able to stop thinking of you all for the next 15 days. Godspeed! Love Fi
I stayed awake ALL NIGHT FOR YOU!!! 🙂 Haha! We talked to DW for awhile, he was sad and worried about your flight, maybe we distracted him a bit! Him and the kids were eating the usual evening snack at your house! 🙂 Miss you already. Can’t wait to see pictures! Whoa, G grew a foot since we saw him last! That picture standing by you! I can’t believe it. You know we love you, if you want to stop by on your way home, please feel free!! Love you!
I hope the fact that I was wide awake most of the night doesn’t mean that you were having problems! But I sure prayed for you sister!
At least now I know why I suddenly awoke at 3 am and couldnt go back to sleep!!!
I have been praying and will continue to do so! Have fun holding your babies!!!!!!!!
Hi blogger friend,
I hope you are safe in Africa now. I’m sorry you had a rough flight, I am not a good one to fly either. It does help when you know you are after a very precious gift though. I’m praying for you and can’t wait to see pictures of you with those precious kids.
I also wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful posts you leave on my blog. You are such an encouragement to me and I learn so much from you.
Praying for you my cyber friend!!!
Linn,
i have been praying for you and this trip. God is so awesome. Can’t wait to see your little ones. I am so glad that you are able to go and experience their birth country. You will have wonderful memories to share with them.
Lisa
YAY God! Labor and delivery has started!!!!
SO praying for you and your family here and abroad.
You will be united soon!
Dear Linn,
I DID pray for you in the night!!! You have been in my prayers, specifically for your safe travel, I wake up several times during the night and that is when I can pray the *best* because the house is quiet and my mind is quiet, other than for prayers. So, you were prayed for :-), and I’m sure there were others praying throughout the night as well. Can’t wait to see your babies!!!!!! And so sorry for poor DW, I’m sad for him, it’s a bittersweet feeling for him, I’m sure, knowing that you are there and have that joy of meeting those little ones and bringing them home to their waiting family….
Love and Hugs,
Sherrie
Dear, sweet Linn,
I am praying for you and for DW and ALL of your babies at this exciting time…and if I wake during the night, I will PRAY HARD for you, specifically. You taught me how to be specific in prayer and I have seen the blessings that it has brought into my family’s life. Forever grateful and SO VERY EXCITED for you! Love, Amy
Glad to know you are safely on your way. I was up last night praying for you guys. I can’t wait to hear more about your days ahead. May God continue to bless you in this journey.
Lisa
Oh, how i wish i was the one in Africa. I would even take the bumpy flights and you know I am not the greatest flyer. God knows what he is doing with me staying home and you going. You are already in love with two children you’ve never met, just wait till you get to Sanyu babies home. You will fall in love with another 50 children. Hey, why not rent a whole plane and bring them all home, I’m sure through your blog you could find a bunch of willing mom’s and dad’s! I’m proud of you honey, be strong and courageous, i love you, dw
Oh, how i wish i was the one in Africa. I would even take the bumpy flights and you know I am not the greatest flyer. God knows what he is doing with me staying home and you going. You are already in love with two children you’ve never met, just wait till you get to Sanyu babies home. You will fall in love with another 50 children. Hey, why not rent a whole plane and bring them all home, I’m sure through your blog you could find a bunch of willing mom’s and dad’s! Africa, will get under your skin, get ready to never be the same. I’m proud of you honey, be strong and courageous, i love you, dw
Linn,
Praying for you my sweet friend. Praying for every area you mentioned and more. Praying that Elizabeth and Elijah will be ready emotionally for the transition. Praying you all home safe and sound!
Blessings,
Julie
Linn,
Praying for you my sweet friend. Praying for every area you mentioned and more. Praying that Elizabeth and Elijah will be ready emotionally for the transition. Praying you all home safe and sound!
Blessings,
Julie
Praying, praying, and praying some more!! And I can thank you for my interruptions in slumber last night–I was woken up three different times and yes…I did pray!!
Much love to you all as you are united with your children–get some photos up on this site–seriously!!!! I’ll get up tonight as well…you are covered, my friend!!
Love,
Gayle
This is so awesome! Yippee Jesus! My girls are sleeping so I can sneak on the computer! I will be following your journey and praying for you! God Bless you three on your journey to your lovely babies! Yippee Jesus!
Blessings from China!
Jean
Linny! How exciting! You are almost there….I am proud of you: facing fears are some of the craziest times of our lives, and usually the most exciting and most rewarding…so keep going dear friend! You guys enjoy your time there. You know we are supporting you all the way from little Durango, Colorado! P.S. Aren’t the prices in the Amsterdam airport ridiculous?? Gotta love the Euro! I think we paid like $30 at McDonald’s when we were there! Aaaahhhh…..
Praying for safe travels and lots of sleep for you guys!
Oh, I am so excited – I can't wait! As always, we will be praying for ALL of you! We love you so much & can't wait to meet these two new precious members of our extended family!
I am SO excited to see those sweet little babies in your arms! I will be keeping you all in my prayers. Blessings, Lisa C
I’m prayin girlfriend! I can’t wait to see some new pictures of you with your 2 new treasures! Please try and sneak one home for me! I’m longing to be there with you……I can’t wait to meet you back in Denver.
Well, I have woken at 3am China time and I am praying for you and your family. I pray that God gives you all the right words to say in front of the judge and that He continues to protect you and the kids just as He does when you are at home! I love you and I am alongside you as your sister in Christ!
Hi Linn,
Just wanted to stop lurking and say hello! I am so excited to follow to your journey! It is such an amazing story! I hope it’s ok but I put a link here on my blog… It’s just such a beautiful God story!
Praying that you are safely there now!
Hugs,
Sharla
Wow!! I have missed a bunch!
Thank you so much for your post to our blog and for stopping by.
Congratulations – Praying you are safely in Africa. You will be in my prayers.
I don’t like flying either – mild statement. We leave on Friday. 🙂
Praying for your continued strength and protection!!
Hugs,
Joy