We are headed to Ethiopia this summer to meet Tamir's biological family with anticipation and excitement to see the beautiful country she is from. This trip has been planned several times and canceled due to civil unrest and other issues. We are asking for prayers as our family begins this journey together, all five of us.
Please pray for Tamir as she processes what was such a difficult time in her life, leaving Ethiopia through adoption. So much forgiveness and restoration have happened over the past 14 years, and we want to make sure that God is at the center of this reunion, marking every step along the way.
Update on our beautiful adoption story. The last time we told our story, Tamir was almost 6 years old and headed to Kindergarten, Neha was in 4th grade, and Jacob was in 3rd. Today, this story is about a young lady overcoming adversity and blending into our family through many ups and downs. She has come out on the other side with a growing love for the Lord, a heart that loves others deeply, and kindness as her leading trait. She opens her doors and heart to everyone and it is beautiful to watch.
She has experienced the highs and lows of playing soccer at the highest level, getting injured, and taking on a full load at school. She persevered and has grown in her faith walk with the Lord. She also made time to lead well at her school, taking part in many activities and never being afraid to try new things, opening those doors by herself many times with a little pushing from the side. It has been amazing to see this quiet and shy young lady blossom into a woman who knows her own mind, loves the Lord, has found her voice, and is setting sail on her next journey at Indiana University in the fall.
But before she sets sail, we are taking a detour to journey to Ethiopia to meet her family and see the country that gave us this beautiful addition to our family. We will have the chance for a small family reunification, a time to see the work of Lifesong in Ethiopia, and a small trip to Lalibela to get close to the part of the country that Tamir is from, since we can't get into Tigray itself.
We will vlog the trip as much as we can and share it with many of you who have been part of the village of prayer and support for our family over the past 14 years. Thank you in advance.
