Saturday, July 4, 2009

Countdown to Kids!

Well it's now one week before we travel to Ethiopia to bring Lila and Kaleb to their new home in North Carolina. Our oldest two daughters, Alexandria (18) and Mycah (15) landed in the Dominican Republic yesterday for a week long mission trip. They will return home just one day before mom and dad travel to Africa.

Grandma and Grandpa Madigan (Holly's parents) will travel in from Illinois to stay with our other children while we are away. Thank you so much Carol and Dave!

We also wanted to give praise to God for a tremendous financial gift that we received this week from someone who asked to remain anonymous. Our family was speechless. It has been so humbling to see God's hand of provision all along our faith journey. I would like to use the word "unbelievable", but then again it shouldn't be surprising to us as we serve a great God!

Today Holly, Conor, Quin and I enjoyed a great morning and afternoon celebration with several Elevation Church families on this the 4th of July. Tonight it's fireworks at Pine Lake Country Club (suppose to be a great show and it's FREE!). Our kind of entertainment.

The finale for the day (and for the next few nights) will be the annual Conor Murdock fireworks extravaganza at the Murdock Home. Conor has been our MC for a number of years and this year he is equipped with more fire power than any other year before. Go Conor! (Grandpa, I'm sure that Conor will have plenty of leftover when you and grandma arrive into Matthews) Have fun!

We are so thankful for the freedom we have in this country, the sacrifices of our forefathers, the courageous service of our military men and women and ultimately the freedom we are blessed with through Christ Jesus.

Hope you and your families have a great weekend! Thank you again for your continued prayers for our family.

Love, The Murdocks

2 comments:

Tracey said...

Praying for your family and for safe travels..Can't wait to see pictures of your new little ones on US soil! God is so good!

The Comers said...

We're praying all is going smoothly in Ethiopia rightnow!!! Sooooo anxious to see some pictures of you 2 holding your two precious babies! We love you all!