Monday, February 13, 2012

It. Is. Finished.

One year, Four months, One week, and Four days since starting this journey. This morning at exactly 4:45AM Seattle time, we received our email from the US Embassy in Ethiopia with the Subject titled, "Hicks Family, cleared case"!!!!!!!

Our bags are packed, our tickets are bought. We are just waiting to find out what exact day our Embassy appointment will be and we will be off on the very last leg of this journey!!! Last evening starting at 5pm and all through the night till 3:30AM, our family and friends committed to praying for Gods favor on our case. Hana's birth mother was interviewed by the embassy at 2AM Seattle time and we were very hopeful that this would be the very last request from the embassy. What peace it brought to us to know the interview was covered in prayer and that our dearest loved ones were petitioning Hana's homecoming to the Lord on our behalf.

He IS FAITHFUL!!! We are completely overwhelmed, humbled, exhausted, grateful, giddy, and honored to be finished with this leg of the race and entrusted with Hana Ryan Hicks. We will update again before we leave for Ethiopia!!

I think I'll try and get at least a few hours of sleep after this all nighter before starting my Monday!!
Posted by Doug and Jill Hicks at 5:21 AM

8 comments:

  1. JenFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Congratulations! I think your little Hana is in the same room as our daughter at the TC. I pray you have safe travels and that your reunion with her is incredibly sweet.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Amen! Safe travels and many blessings to you as you bring your sweet daughter home!!
    -Tana Robbins

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  3. KameronFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Congratulations! So happy for you. Thank you jesus!

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  4. Cory and MollyFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Just found your blog and thought--wait, I think I know her!! A big, huge congratulations to you both!! What a huge, enormous hurdle--done. You must be itching to board that plane!
    :-)
    Molly

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  5. HaleyFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Hallelujah!! So happy for you Jill!!

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  6. JenFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    So happy for you! For Hana! I can't wait for you to get to put her to bed. I can't wait for you to wipe her tears. Love you and we are celebrating with you today in MA.

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  7. Rachel SarahFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Rejoicing with you, friend! I know I sent you a text, but wanted to have a "record" of my REJOICING here. :) Have a great trip.

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  8. nikiMarch 26, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Look who's blog I came accros... YWAM contacted "the King's Storehouse" for water filters.. which lead me to find your blog.
    How is mommy hood?! I imagine its fabulous. I cried daily for the first 8 months Judah was home in amazement that he was finally in my arms. I imagine you're experiencing that same joy now. Enjoy your miraculous time. It will be an undescribable, amazing year.
    Love ya, Niki Johnson

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