Here goes... I'll believe it for real when I see it, but as of right now I have purchased a ticket for Sunday arriving Kigali Monday. I have no time to post any details or feelings right now (gotta go scramble to pack) but I will try to update from overseas.
I'm not sure how internet access is. I'm sure to find a 'puter somewhere though...
Wish me godspeed.
Our Journey to Pacifique
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Rukundo Pacifique Holliman officially adopted June 19, 2009
We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life.
But those who make their journey home across time & miles,
growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them,
are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us
by God's very own hands.
Welcome Rukundo Pacifique!!!
Finally! After a year and a half of trying to adopt in Rwanda, we are by the Grace of God with our new son, whose given name is Rukundo Pacifique! In Rwanda the people have a Kinyarwandan name and a French name, and our son was given his during his hospital stay after he was found by two young boys in the bush on the night of December 5th, 2008.
Rukundo means love and Pacifique, peace. We have been searching for peace for a very long time, but we thought it was a feeling we were longing for. Now we know it was also a human being we were being called to.
Bless this child, he is a miracle indeed. He was likely born very prematurely and left in the bush by his mother. We will never know her story, but we imagine it. He has now a second chance at life and love as we do after a long journey after losing our beloved son, Trace Oak.
Trace was born still at term- the same day that I lost my womb. What kept us afloat in the current of grief was Hope.... Mizero in Kinyarwanda. Hope brought us to search for Pacifique, and Pacifique and Trace will always share a very beautiful brotherhood. With Trace's gift of life and death came Pacifique's gift of love from our family.
Rukundo means love and Pacifique, peace. We have been searching for peace for a very long time, but we thought it was a feeling we were longing for. Now we know it was also a human being we were being called to.
Bless this child, he is a miracle indeed. He was likely born very prematurely and left in the bush by his mother. We will never know her story, but we imagine it. He has now a second chance at life and love as we do after a long journey after losing our beloved son, Trace Oak.
Trace was born still at term- the same day that I lost my womb. What kept us afloat in the current of grief was Hope.... Mizero in Kinyarwanda. Hope brought us to search for Pacifique, and Pacifique and Trace will always share a very beautiful brotherhood. With Trace's gift of life and death came Pacifique's gift of love from our family.
8 comments:
I wish you safe travels. I will pray for you and your family every day. This baby is blessed to have you as its mother.
Jaya,
I am so happy for you!!!!! I hope you have an easy trip and safe travels. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! You will be in my constant thoughts. Godspeed to you Jaya and baby.
Meg
I am lighting a candle for you, Jaya.
kristi
I hope everything goes smoothly for you. You'll be in my thoughts! Be safe!
My dear friend, blessings and know that angels are with you! You are so, so close!!!! I am so excited for you and I know that all will be well.
((((((HUGS)))))))))
Tina
traveling mercies, jaya-- we are thinking of you all.
Hope you will be home soon, safe and sound.
Warmly,
Eugenie
Thinking of you....
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