Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The word is out.

Yes, it's true.

We are joining Gladney staff and moving to Ethiopia. How's that for some news?

We are honored and excited, and thank you for all your kind emails and comments.

More later. Thanks, friends!!!

43 comments:

m&r said...

I just emailed you after reading Scott's email. This is so exciting and such great news! I can't wait to hear more.

Kimberly Baggett said...

how amazing! i can't wait to hear how the Lord worked this amazing journey out for your family! i am so excited for you! many, many blessings!

christina said...

kimi told us about the email! i'm SO HAPPY for you guys but SO SAD we won't get to see you! when are you leaving?

Paul and DeeDee said...

HOLY COW! That is so amazing and wonderful! I would love to hear more about it, maybe we can get Jackson and Ruthie together for a play date soon:)

Lori said...

THRILLED! ECSTATIC! JUMPING UP AND DOWN (okay, not literally on that last one, but you get the idea). You're living the dream!

Rebecca said...

Exciting news!!

Carol said...

You guys are so perfect for this opportunity! Add us to the list of people wanting to hear more about your amazing journey. I am so proud of you guys! Love to all.
Carol P.

Meredith said...

YAHOO! Very excited for you guys and Gladney and Ethiopia!

Lindsay said...

Oh my goodness, that IS news! Can't wait to hear more!

Julie said...

Wow. That is incredible! So excited for you guys (and a little bit jealous if we are being honest). I am so proud to know you. You are inspiring and amazing.

Colored With Memories said...

how exciting! wow!

Ashleigh said...

WHAT??? Wow, congratulations!!!
Now I REALLY have to order one of your hair pins before you aren't around to make any more.
Are the ones on Etsi still available?
Thanks, Jana.
Many blessings on your new journey!
Ashleigh

Jennifer said...

Wow! That is BIG news!

Neil, Amy and The Girls said...

AMAZING! This is so exciting. I can't wait to hear more about your journey. My husband and & I have always wanted to do something like this.

I will be sending up many prayers for you and your sweet family! Congratulations on your new adventure!!

Nancy said...

WOW!!! That is BEYOND cool! Oh, hug some babies for me! Meanwhile, hug Ruthie! :) God bless you all!

Nancy in CT (blessed mama to ShaoXi, adopted in Changsha PRC 11.5 years ago!!!!)

emily said...

So amazing! We are thrilled for you guys. You and Michael will do such an amazing job. :)

kristen said...

So excited for you!

filoli said...

Holy cow!

That is quite the news. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

WOW WOW WOW!! COngratulations!! VERY cool!

Amy said...

You really are living the dream....

Again, congrats! And, yes we will have to see you for surely before you go! :) We'll figure something out to get down to D.

Angela said...

OMG! I just started following your blog! God bless you!! God bless you!!

Tim said...

You're my hero.

mama becca said...

I just about died when we got that email from Gladney... for some reason, I started crying! I'm just so happy for you, and so want to be doing the same thing, and just so pleased that you get to do it. amazing... i cannot wait to follow your journey!!!
becca

Rachel said...

That sounds amazing! Can't wait to hear more!

Jocelyn said...

Wow!! Congratulations, what an amazing experience this will be!!

Monte and Missy said...

WOW...very exciting! Can't wait to read about your journey with the Father to Ethiopia!

Amber said...

WHAT???????????????????OMG, that is awesome. We need more details. What will you be doing....PLEASE tell us more!

Trinity Bloggers said...

I just knew that when you posted "The Fundies are pondering the future." that big news would be coming soon. Even so, I'm totally surprised and thrilled to hear that you'll be taking this amazing leap. I eagerly await more info.

Jess Connell said...

Wowzers.

Eyes Toward Ethiopia becomes an even more rich name then... wow. Congratulations; what exciting news. Can't wait to hear more... moving overseas has changed our family in ways that could not have happened in other ways. May He do amazing things in your hearts and lives as you prepare for and make this adjustment.

This must be why God brought you to mind a couple days ago. :)

Natalie Fournet said...

So amazing....so exciting...can't wait to hear more.

Martha Elaine Belden said...

aww.. i want to cry!
and selfishly, it's not in a happy way.

but i know you wouldn't be going if you weren't both being called. so i'll learn to be happy for you :)

we should catch up soon...

Tara said...

SO CRAZY!! This is such great news!! Eric was telling me that a new family was going to be on the Gladney staff in ET....I didn't realize it was you until I actually looked at the email!!! SO, YAAAYY!! Our prayers and blessing are going with you!

HoodMama said...

WOW!!! That is so exciting!!! You will be sorely missed by your Texas peeps and those Covenant kiddos.

msl said...

Wow!! Such awesome news!!

coffeemom said...

I know I said it before yesterday but I'll say it again: You guys blow me away! It's awesome! I can't get over it. Just. Wow! I'm thrilled for YOu! Love M

Gretchen said...

Jana- I am thrilled for you and yours! Such an incredible journey you are being led on! Congrats- I can't wait to hear more details!

JonesEthiopia said...

Wow, that is so amazing. Can't wait to hear more about this new and exciting journey. You are doing something I don't know if I'm brave enough to do!
M

wads and bob said...

Looking forward to the details! Congratulations.

Unknown said...

Oh! My!

How brave and exciting. Do you get Super Hero costumes for this event? You really should.

:) Congratulations!

los cazadores said...

Congratulations, Jana & Michael. I wonder will we see you there when Craig and I travel?

Cindy

Caroline said...

Jana! Ok, I still so love reading your blog and seeing all the pics of Ruthie! I'm so excited for you and Michael! Look forward to seeing and hearing what the Lord is doing through ya'll! This is so encouraging to me!
Caroline Lamberth

~Laura~ said...

Ryan told me last week. I couldn't believe it. Praying for you and your family.

A&W said...

Wow!! That is incredible news!! We don't know each other, but we, along with so many others, share Ethiopian adoption. We are still early in the process. Praise God for your heart!!