What an AMAZING day!

This has truly been the most amazing day. It actually started about a week ago. Last Tuesday we got information that said the embassy was going to clear us for travel. Anxiously we waited by the phone on Wednesday for the official word and then received info that they were requesting additional documents. On Thursday of last week those documents were submitted. We then decided to book tickets for Tuesday to fly out. We waited hoping the call would come Friday still no official call. Over the weekend we began to clean, line up family to take care of our kids, we packed our bags all with joy and the anticipation of leaving on Tuesday. Monday morning came and I for sure thought that we would get that news and we didn't. Ben kept saying it is going to be ok. We are going to still go and be with our boy while we wait. I had a little panic attack. I was so filled with fear. There have been so many delays in our case what if we are stuck there for a while. Then throughout the day I talk to my friend Juli and my mom. Juli gave me the verse in Deut 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. She was right. He is with us. Do not be scared He is there. We were going move forward on faith alone. After talking with her I called my mom and she said this is a real step of faith and get out of the boat. That is so true. I was so scared to leave but we did it. We got out of the boat and solely kept our eyes on Jesus. We made the decision to move forward not knowing what was going to happen and you know the most AMAZING thing. This morning our agency called to tell us that we have been OFFICIALLY cleared to travel by the embassy. They called 10 minutes before we had to leave. This is such a huge blessing. If we would have cancelled our tickets due to fear we wouldn't have been able to receive this news this morning with such intense joy and excitement.
So we are on our way to finally bring our little Massi home. We are overjoyed that soon our family will be together. We are so thankful and grateful to all of the friends and family that have been praying for us the past 4 months. Thank you for joining this journey with us. We will continue to post throughout our trip. Please continue to pray for us, Alek and Natalie and the transition for Massi. Thank you also to my family who will be loving on our kids while we are away.