PRAISE GOD WITH US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE REJOICING BECAUSE GOD HAS DONE IT!!!!
GOD HAS OPENED THE DOOR FOR OUR KIDS!!!!
We met with Alma yesterday morning...and by a miracle of GOD..Alma did not ask to interview the birth mothers!!!!!!!! Just so you all know, this is seriously a miracle of GOD!! I prayed and prayed that GOD could move in mighty ways and grant us visa's!! But NEVER did I think she would grant us visa's without interviewing the birth moms!!!!!!!!! She said she would have the visa's ready by Friday for us!!!! I was in so much shock...I just drove home blown away by all that was happening. Then I came home to the guest house and tears started flowing!!! This time TEARS OF JOY!!!! The guest house workers were concerned when they saw me crying...so I had to explain to them "they are tears of joy!!!" and they were all excited with me!!! I called my sister and the celebrations began!!!! I still feel like it is surreal. I cannot believe after this long, hard and trying journey....we WILL have our kids!!! God is Faithful!!! He is victorious!!
I am going to wait until we have the visas on Friday before I go pick up the kids and bring them to the guest house. I'm probably being a little over cautious, but I'd rather do it this way and be certain there are no other random glitches. If all goes well, (still praying for Friday)...We hope to fly home next Wed.!!
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
for all your prayers!! We are blessed to have such prayer warriors like you all fighting with us!!
God has moved, He has done the impossible, He is faithful!!
For the rest of our days we will share our (and your story too) story of God's faithfulness!!! Thank you for being such a huge part of this all!! He has heard our prayers!!
We love you all!!! We'll update soon!!!
Katie and Jeff
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
for all your prayers!! We are blessed to have such prayer warriors like you all fighting with us!!
God has moved, He has done the impossible, He is faithful!!
For the rest of our days we will share our (and your story too) story of God's faithfulness!!! Thank you for being such a huge part of this all!! He has heard our prayers!!
We love you all!!! We'll update soon!!!
Katie and Jeff
29 comments:
Praise the LORD!!! I'm sitting here crying! He is so good to us! I just can't believe it!
Brandi
My gosh!!!!!!!!! Praise God, Praise God!!! My tears are flowing in thankfulness to our great God and Father who before time began, knew, KNEW that these childre would be yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will forever remember this answer to the many, many weeks of prayer! My children will always remember... Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! When is Jeff coming? Will you see him back in the USA? Is he flying over from Uganda??? What's the scoop?? Love, Denise
Praise God! I am so happy for you! I met your husband in Liberia back in September and have been following your journey ever since. I am so happy and excited for you! I know it has been a long, hard road.
In the words of my dad, an old Baptist preacher, "AINT GOD GOOD!!!" Praising Jesus with you through tears of joy. Love, Missy
PRAISE GOD!!! I'm crying those tears of joy right now with you.
I love you, Jesus. Thank You for working for the Borcherts and the Alonsos in such miraculous ways.
God is GOOD!!
Love,
Becky Avella
Praise the Lord... I too am crying major tears of joy!
Congratulations! Blessings, Blessings and Blessings to you for persevering. You are Jeff are amazing servants of the Lord and a testimony to all of us.
The Lord has shown that He is mighty, the He is able and that ONLY HE could do this great work. Pharoah has let these children go!!!
Love you!
Katy
Almighty, VICTORIOUS...HIS GREAT name we PRAISE!!!!
Don't you wonder why all the ups and downs?? I'm sure it's so we can undoubtedly share it all for His glory...only He could do what was done!
Thank you for sharing! Teresa
Praise the lord! This is such a miracle! He is soooo faithful! I can't wait to hug you when you are home and see your family of 4 all together!
Praise the Lord! We are so excited for you!!!!! Our God is soooo big! Thank you for teaching the rest of us to persevere. Tanya
Praise the Lord!!! What a mighty God we serve. This is indeed a miracle. Thank you for sharing your story with us. You and your husband are great examples to us. You were both faithful and remained obedient and praised Him in the storm. Now rejoice!! The showers of blessing are pouring down on you today. Enjoy hugging and kissing those two little angels. Also, welcome to motherhood. . . you are in for the ride of your life so hang on and enjoy every moment.
In Christ,
Melissa Arnold (AOH family)
PRAISE HIS MIGHTY NAME!!! Praising through tears! What faith you have displayed in it all. Riden out the storm with Jesus holding you tight! He is faithful. We are so excited and overjoyed for you!
THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so BEYOND thrilled and I just wish I was there with ya!!!
Congratulations Jeff & Katie!!!!
We Love you guys!!
Come Home soon so we can come and visit!!!
Love,
Charity
That is WONDERFUL news!!!We are so happy for your family!
I am reading your post and so bleary from the tears that I can hardly read what you posted. All I can say is, "Praise God!" He is good!
My prayers will continue that you get the Visa on Friday and that you can celebrate with your children and bring them home quickly.
Beka
Jeff and Katie,
What an awesome God we serve! We are estatic for you guys. We'll continue to pray for the rest of your journey. I can't wait to see all of your family photos.
Congratulations!!!!
Love,
Lori
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS!!
I couldn't stop crying myself yesterday...over and over my heart, mind and spirit are saying THANK YOU LORD, THANK YOU LORD, YOU ARE FAITHFUL!!!!
Thank you friends!!
I pray the Lord would shower over each of you with His awesome love!! That whatever storm or trial you are in,...you would stand firm and strong in HIM. He has turned my tears of sorrow into tears of JOY!! I LOVE HIM!!! I LOVE MY LORD!! I THANK YOU LORD!!
I can feel all the love you are all sending, here in Liberia!!!
resting in Him,
Katie B.
Oh our hearts rejoice with yours! God has made a way! He has heard the cries, He has moved this mountain!...He has been faithful to defend the weak and comfort the needy! Jesus, You are good! Thank you for honoring the perseverance and hearts of Jeff and Katie! To YOU and YOU ALONE be the glory!!
God is good- He is good ALL the time!!
Love you guys! can't wait to squeeze all 4 of you!!
XO-
Lorenzens
Katie, rejoicing with you! As a Mom of a child forever in Sierra Leone because of failed adoption, I can say that the Lord is faithful even when the outcome is not this grand, but I am so thankful He chose to move the mountains in your family and unite you with your children!
Praise the LORD! What an incredible miracle. I am sooo excited for you and will continue to pray for God's hand to be over the rest of your time in Liberia... for the visas to be issued on Friday and for a safe trip home. I can't wait to see some pictures of the kids with their mama!!!!
Love,
Amber
I found your blog randomly through "next blog" and bookmarked it a few weeks ago because I was so interested in your story.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am soooo excited for you, and I can't wait to see the next steps in your journey.
Praise the Lord!!
PRAISE GOD! What a privilege to witness this miracle. Rejoicing with you,
Jamie Z. :0)
Praise God that is so amazing...he does things in his own timing...and look at that...Osabie and Fatu are coming home...congrats!
I am so happy for you...
Love,
Jocelyn
Yea God!!! I am reminded of Paul's letter to 2 Corinthians - He recounts how they were under great pressure, far beyond their ability to endure, and in the midst they found their only strength in relying on God and not on themselves. "He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many." (1:10-11) MANY ARE GIVING THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING MIRACLE- To GOD Be THE Glory!
Lisa and Mike G.
Praise GOD! this is the most wonderful news ever I have been praying and lifing you up my heart was breaking We serve such an awesome and faithful God. We are cring tears of joy with you and can't wait to see them in your loving arms!
Unbelievable after reading all of your story..God is so faithful! And you were so trusting in Him throughout the whole journey! Can't wait to see pics of those Borchert kids at home!!
Love,
Darbi
Yay! Such a huge praise. I'm the one who called Jeff back in September when he was in Liberia, and we were having the same problem with our kids' visas. Thankfully, our kids are home, and I have to say, it is more wonderful than you can imagine after really facing the fact that you may never bring them home! I will pray for your upcoming days of joy!
Praise Jesus!! Our church group has prayed for you every monday since this began. They will be rejoicing with you.
Congratulations!!!
What a relief- I can only imagine.
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