Monday, December 8, 2008

Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock

A quick update.  As you can imagine we have been a little busy since our court date.  Pack, pack, pack, double check everything we need to take, pack for a little one, buy airline tickets, wrap up work needs, double check the packing.  To say the least, it's been a bit crazy here at the Ponsler household.  We are leaving Indiana on Friday with stops in Detroit, Amsterdam, Sudan and our final destination - Ethiopia.  We are scheduled to arrive in Addis Ababa at 10 pm their time.  Our current plan is to let our bodies and minds adjust as much as possible on Sunday and get acquainted with our wonderful host family. Monday is the big day for both of us and our son.  We will meet him for the first time.  Poor thing, he won't have a clue that we are coming and all the love that we have for him.  Our hope is to continue to update our blog with pictures and details of the journey depending on how well the internet connection is while we are there.  The amount of prayers, donations for the orphanage, support have been overwhelming, we are truly blessed with an amazing group of family and friends, we can't thank you enough!  

8 comments:

ashley said...

so exciting for you three! hope your trip goes well - it's just the beginning! :)

Emily said...

How exciting! We will keep in our prayers over the next couple of weeks! How wonderful that we will get to meet your little boy at our next get-together!

Anonymous said...

Sarah and Chris,
You are covered in prayer. I have the chills and tears for you guys. How truly amazing this will be! We MUST get together when you get back so I can finally meet you all! ~Jen Harris

Lauren said...

Oh my gosh, you guys!! I am so excited for you! I bet you're in a crazy emotional wave this week. I'll be thinking about you!

jenn said...

GOD is SO GOOD!!! wow, just holding you all in my heart. keep the updates coming as you can and know that we are all celebrating here for you. there is just so much love and it is awesome. love ya...m.e.

Wendi and Mark said...

You have been in our thoughts DAILY! We're counting down the days and hours with you and will look forward to seeing your photos and updates. Can't wait to see the three of you together as a family!

Wendi and Mark

Jess said...

Praise God!!! Prayers for a safe trip and a wonderfully exciting meeting with YOUR SON!!! Love ya!

Dina said...

I'm so excited for you! Know that you are surrounded in love and prayers. I can't wait to meet him face-to-face. And just think, the next time I see you, you will be parents!!! AHHHHHHHH! That is so wonderful. God is good. Love you both so much!