Saturday, January 23, 2010

Pure Joy

Have you ever seen someone experience something for the first time?   The pure joy is almost more than you can handle watching.  We were fortunate to go swimming with Kidist today.   Watching Kidist have an absolute riot in the bathtub -new experiece- was great, but watching this little girl's eyes get as big as saucers when she saw the kiddie pool was indescribable.  She calls me Poppa and she just kept saying Poppa Poppa as she neared the edge of the pool.  Pure Joy.  Thank you so much for your prayers and encouraging words.  We are so excited to have you meet this new sister of Christian, Chloe and TJ's.  We love you so much. 

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11 comments:

Haarsma Family said...

Pure Joy....what a blessing...this is what I feel for you and see in this picture. So awesome to see God work your lives and bring you to this point...only from Him. Miss you...Love you. Lisa

January 23, 2010 at 10:43 AM
StaceyM said...

LOVE seeing that picture! Brought tears to my eyes at the thought of sweet Kidest getting so much love, hugs and new experiences as she bonds with you guys. God is so good!Can't wait to meet her!
Praying for you. Stacey

January 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM
HollyMarie said...

Oh how fun!!! What a sweet picture of you. We never could convince Bereket to get in the bathtub while in Ethiopia. It took her little sister showing her how it's done, once she came home. :)

January 23, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Be the Good said...

Thanks so much for sharing that picture! It's been amazing to be able to join you guys on this journey. Praise God for bringing you all together! Can't wait to meet Kidist!
Slagers

January 23, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Carmen said...

Hi Chris and Michelle--Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. It was great to see a picture of you three together!! We are so excited to meet Kidist! We continue to pray for you every day and that God will bless you in your journey!! We love you guys! Love and prayers--Kevin and Carmen and family

January 23, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Belinda said...

LOOOVVEE seeing you with her. So excited to have you home. Soak it all in. Soon it will seem like a dream.

January 24, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Deur said...

Awesome!!!!

January 24, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Unknown said...

What a sweetie, we can't wait to see you all! Cherish this time with her, it will soon change with four kids, what fun you will have then. Lots of love and prayers, the Schuitema's

January 24, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Courtney said...

While reading this post my mind went to Peter's song 'Abba Father' Thanks for the great picture of how we delight in our our Heavenly Father and He in us. That is truly Pure Joy! I know He is watching you and takes great joy in you following His will! He will supply all your needs so rest in Him! Soak it all up! and run the race He has set out for you! We are here cheering you on! The Eldersveld's

January 24, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Deur said...

We are so excited for you guys and can't wait to welcome you home!

January 25, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Heidi said...

This is my first visit to the site and I have been catching up on all the news of your journey today. A wonderful blessing indeed- for you and for those with whom you are sharing it here!

Thanks-
Heidi Trumble

January 26, 2010 at 12:03 PM

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