31 comments:

Gwen Oatsvall said...

Thelma and Louise here ... Our tears won't stop ... There really are no words for all that we are feeling ... I saw that sweet face again ... I have emailed you ... I can only imagine what this trip is doing for each of you ... You will never be the same ... There will be a light in your eyes, spirit, and soul that only comes from the Father ... You have seen and loved on His people and for that we are all thankful to have watched from afar (even though I really do feel like I am there)

We love you so much !!!!

August 28, 2008 at 9:36 AM

Unknown said...

This is amazing. I am so thankful for how the Lord is using the Alexander family. Thank you for taking the time to let us share too. We love you so much, Shanna, Luis, Mateo and Marco

August 28, 2008 at 9:44 AM

Ellen said...

Perfect song for that slideshow. So, so neat that Fifi got to spend time with Abe and his family at the same time.
We are eagerly awaiting your arrival!

August 28, 2008 at 9:49 AM

Unknown said...

Ok I just had to post again! I couldn't hear the music the first time but the second time I did. How absolutely beautiful to see God's hand at work. Who would have ever thought when you met a sweet waitress in DC where it would take you. Love you all!!

August 28, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Misty said...

i remember when i heard that song for the first time and just cried and cried thinking of ya'll and your child or children in africa. i love seeing the pictures of ya'll and your friends!

August 28, 2008 at 10:07 AM

Jocelyn said...

Again, beautiful!! Have a safe trip home!!

August 28, 2008 at 10:25 AM

Anonymous said...

It IS ALL GOD'S!! PRAISE HIM!!!

We are Blessed to watch from afar something so Holy and of God!!!

Thank you, thank so much for sharing Him with all of us.

Blessing abundant on your entire family...on His entire family.

August 28, 2008 at 10:36 AM

Wolfemom said...

Amazing! Thank you for sharing. So awesome to see God's plan for Abe unfolding. What a blessing!

August 28, 2008 at 10:58 AM

Amy said...

Just stopping in for my daily sob fest.. Another amazing video. Those pictures are amazing... what a gift to have a professional photographer friend travel with you guys!

Abe is a heart melter... love his gummy smile!

August 28, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Jen said...

I love the music and the pictures. You make me want to be there. God has blessed your family.

August 28, 2008 at 12:32 PM

Anonymous said...

What an experience of a lifetime!!!
How awesome it is some many of us feel like we are sharing it with your family...thank you for letting us! I don't think i have the right words for all the pictures, videos, and comments it is just AWESOME!!!! Thank you Alexanders for letting us share this special, most wonderful and incredible adventure with you.

WOW!

Krzysiaks

August 28, 2008 at 1:59 PM

Anonymous said...

I cannot find the appropriate words.

WOW!

Brice and Stacy Beard

August 28, 2008 at 2:48 PM

Anonymous said...

I am so impressed with all of you - but most especially with your children. They are in a different country, experiencing a different culture - eating different foods, hearing a different language, observing different dress and behavior - yet they are perfectly comfortable. They realize, I suppose that though others may look, act, speak differently we are all the same in one supremely important way - we are all GOD'S CHILDREN!!! Thanks once again for sharing -

August 28, 2008 at 3:06 PM

Laurzie said...

(From all 7 of us)

Thank you for the great video! We especially loved the picture towards the end where everyone is praying for sweet Abe. Just beautiful.

Yahoo!

The Hausams

August 28, 2008 at 3:55 PM

Rebecca said...

The pictures are so amazing, they almost make me feel like I'm there! I can't wait to hear every detail and all your emotions.

Rebecca

August 28, 2008 at 5:28 PM

Holli said...

wow.... from Washington to Ethiopia....God always had it planned that you would meet Fifi! (He added the President in their too:)) Then of course for Abe to be your son.
I am so THANKFUL it is ALL HIS! It all works better then we could have dreamed!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all we have learned so much even through your adventure of adopting - to seek, trust and OBEY!
MUCH LOVE!

August 28, 2008 at 6:05 PM

D said...

I am loving enjoying your journey! We are from Mansfield, and we have a court date of October 10th for our beautiful 10 month old girl! This is definitely helping us hang on. Thanks for the posts!

August 28, 2008 at 6:39 PM

Anonymous said...

WOW! What an incredible journey. Thank you for letting us share. As our family watched the video and saw the glow stick braclets you all gave to the kids, we all said what incredible lights each of you are being for His kingdom. Keep shining bright. We love you all and have a safe trip home. Can't wait to met our new cousin, Abe!
The Watson Cousins

August 28, 2008 at 7:21 PM

lisa kindred said...

We are praising our Jesus for the incredible gift He has given you. You have an amazing family and what an experience. We just brought our 3rd adopted baby home from Guatemala and have older kids. This journey for them has changed the way they view life all together.
Enjoy everyday in lil Abe's homeland and take in all you can. You hav
e a great team with you!
God bless you on the rest of your journey. He truly is a beautiful lil boy!
Lisa and family

August 28, 2008 at 8:35 PM

Gwen Oatsvall said...

well, you know i have been visiting these faces all day ... have been reading God's word and listening for His voice ...

Thanks for taking me along w/ you ..

August 28, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Anonymous said...

Your video is beautiful, but please note that pictures of children living at the KVI home are not permitted to be posted on a public site. This is a request of the Ethiopian government.
Please remove their pictures from each of the two videos as soon as possible. Thank you. We really appreciate it!
We are so excited and happy to be having our first KVI child, Abe, come home!!!
U.S. KVI Director - Nikki

August 28, 2008 at 10:19 PM

Kathi said...

I'm loving the pictures and what God has done for you and your children (I love the look in their eyes)

August 29, 2008 at 12:55 AM

Erica said...

Beautiful. What an amazing trip, awesome opportunities, a beautiful picture of Christs love for us. You have loved on His people, seeing what He's doing through you all in these videos blesses my heart so much. Praying for all of you. Can't wait to hear more. (((HUGS)))

August 29, 2008 at 1:35 AM

Gwen Oatsvall said...

I am so glad you know I am not a stalker ... hee hee ... Just peeking at the sweet faces again ... Praying for all of them ... I know the heavens are rejoicing for the way you are loving God's people ...

love ya ...

August 29, 2008 at 3:27 AM

Cindi Campbell said...

What a beautiful slide show. Tears are flowing and thankgiving to God here. I'll never think of Ethiopia the same again. Beautiful children.
Blessings, Cindi Campbell

August 29, 2008 at 11:59 AM

S. said...

tapping my fingers for day 7!

August 29, 2008 at 1:21 PM

Anonymous said...

I have been checking for "Day 7" all day....I can't wait to see what's next for Team Alexander!

C'mon already, throw us a bone!

Blessings to you!!!

August 29, 2008 at 1:54 PM

Dawn said...

I was just turned onto your blog and your Gotcha Day video. It made me cry! What a gift GOd has given you. Could you please tell me the title of the song? It is inspring!!

August 29, 2008 at 7:08 PM

Anonymous said...

Help! I wanted to show my mother-in-law your Gotcha Day video & nothing is happening! Did you have to remove it??? If so are you going to put up just the pictures?
Lisa White

August 29, 2008 at 8:28 PM

S. said...

ahem.

August 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Anonymous said...

Okay, after six days straight of emotional overload, tears of joy, sniffling and blubbering I am in serious need of an update Team Alexander!!

August 30, 2008 at 1:49 PM