Our story begins back in September, 2012, when I saw a post on facebook about "Welcoming Angels". It's a program to bring Ethiopian orphans to the U.S. for one month. The purpose is for them to experience our culture and for the host families to advocate for their adoption. Children that are sent are considered "unadoptable" due to their ages. Most families want infants or very young children. Five amazing boys arrived in Charleston on December 15, 2012. Let me say that day began with a beautiful rainbow over Charleston. We knew then, that God sent us that rainbow as a reminder of how much He was a part of this experience. As we waited anxiously at the airport with balloons, signs, & American & Ethiopian flags, our excitment grew. Finally, their flight arrived and we saw one handsome 14 year old boy walk towards us, and our lives changed forever. Our retirement plans went out the window.
Come back to read more about how our visit went and how God is working!
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