Hello to all,
Well, the love, joy and miracle of Hadassha continue. Matt and Amanda arrived on Saturday morning and were united with their precious daughter shortly after their arrival. I am entering this post for her as they are having trouble getting time to make an entry when service is available to them.
After their departure they had many airline adventures. They were delayed and missed their flight from Denver to Washington. They were told that they may not be able to land in Eithiopia until Sunday night which would have been very disappointing beacause they would have missed the trip to the South of Eithiopia to meet those who had witnessed Hadassah's circumstances in being left under a tree. But, after many adjustments and God's hand upon their steps they were able to make it to Washington by 7:30 in the morning for the 9:30 flight. There was some concern that their luggage (packed full of all they planned to give away to the children they would meet in the South as well as gifts for families they would meet). Matt and Amanda spent much time packing four large suitcases filled with the treasures to give to those who so greatly have need. They were careful to make sure all they packed had a purpose and were so grateful to ALL who had so generously contributed clothing, food, vitamins and other essential needs. The scheduled time of arrival in Washington was to have been 12:00 that night, so they flew around the US for awhile. They were on the right flight because Amanda reported through her one phone call that the flight was filled with fellowship, worship, and prayer for Africa. It was unlike any experience she and Matt have ever had. They were blessed and amazed. God is continuing to expand their hearts for Africa and His purposes in this wonderful continent. Because we only had a short time to talk, I will share the little she was able to communicate in a five minute call. First, they were told that their luggage did make the airline switch, but in reality it did not, but after arriving in Ethiopia they realized that when the luggage arrived (probably late Sunday night) they would be able to give it in many needy places and situations. She declared that God was ordering the steps of this giving. What a joy and miracle they received when they first saw their dear Hadassah. When they entered the nursery, they were talking and baby Hadassah turned to their voices and raised her hands to Matt with a delighted expression. When he held her, she touced his face and cooed and talked to him. Whe Amanda held her she responded the same. It was if to say, "You are here - I have waited and Now you are here!" The nanny's had been playing the tape recording of their voices and singing since they received it several weeks ago. Amanda's report is Glory to God and this is a most wonderful and amazing miracle. Hadassah is very small, but full of joy and expression and wonder. After a brief time together they returned four hours later. This time Hadassah seemed to look at her mommy like, "What do you want me to do and then quickly began to nurse and nursed on both sides for fifteen minutes." This was a wonderful and amazing answer to prayer and preparation to be able to nurse little Hadassah. Amanda's voice as she reported the amazement of being united with Hadassah for all three (mama, papa and baby) was filled with emotion and tears. She also expressed that nothing could have prepared Matt and her for the plight of precious people. Their hearts are being expanded. I am relaying the best I can what is happening, but I feel inadequate to communicate as Matt and Amanda would. I would say All is well, and the report is that meeting Hadassah was filled with joy, wonder, and a miracle that can only attest to the love and goodness of God and gives Glory to Him. They are well and loving the people they are with as well as the amazing Eithiopian people. Amanda will post as soon as she is able. Blessings to all and thank you so much for your love, care, and prayers as so many friends and family share this wonder with Matt, Amanda, Dominic, Cecilia, Remington, and sweet Hadassah. All is well on the Montana home front. I (Janice, Amanda's mom) and Sally (Matt's mom are enjoying our grandchildren in wonderful anticipation in meeting Hadassah. The kids are playing and doing well, but thinking about all that is happening on the other side of the world. Today, Carter (a cousin) asked Dominic, "What are you thinking about and he responded, "About my mama and papa and sister Hadassah and how they are and when I will see them." Thank you all and abundant Blessing from our wonderful Father God.

Love in Christ,
Janice Jones