Monday, March 16, 2009

Homecoming Party!!!

Hello Dear Friends and Family

WOW! DRUMROLL PLEASE.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.
Silas Jeff Tugwell is coming HOME!

Noel posted this morning because I was away from the computer all day, but now I get to share our news!
Around 10:00am this morning we received an email from Mr. Bannis. Our immigration has been approved!
He indicated that his office would be forwarding our paperwork to the VISA office immediately. The VISA office has already emailed requesting an appointment this week with our Orphanage! We are overjoyed! Lily asked if we could go today....we will go this weekend as planned and we will return with Silas. My face hurts from smiling and my ear hurts from all the phone time:) I haven't had much time to call people personally - please know that you ALL are important to us and ALL of your prayers for our family are being answered. THANK YOU for caring about us!
We love you all and will keep you posted.
Family pictures coming soon!

I can't use this key enough !!!!!!!!!

JoyFULLY ~
lori
for all of us
Noel, Lily, Louis, and Silas


I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me. Psalm 13:6

13 comments:

JJJ said...
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JJJ said...

Thanks for taking the time to fill us in on Team Tugwell's fantastic news!!! Like I said on Facebook ... GOGOGO get your bags packed and fly over to pick up Silas, he's waiting for you all to arrive. Our happy thoughts are with you.

Jeanette
Canada

Sally said...

I know the angels are dancing in heaven! One of God's little ones will have a loving Godly family to care for him! Yea!

I love the background song!

Sally

Emma Claire said...

Absolutely incredible news!! We are just so thrilled and grateful for you guys!
Love,
Caroline

Rhonda said...

Oh, Lori!! I am soooo excited for you all! That is the best news! Praise the Lord.

Rhonda

Elicia said...

Lori,
I just knew that God would not let you arrive in Haiti without this whole thing worked out.
How do we know? Because He just ROCKS! What a way to start the week! Kiss those sweet boys for me, too! I hope you bought cheetos for your little man! Remember he likes to eat them right out of the bag! haha
Loves and hugs and tears to you gal!
His grace NEVER stops amazing me!

Anonymous said...

Lori, Noel & Lily!
I am rejoicing with you all! I'll be praying for your safe trip to Hati and a smooth transition to Silas.
God is indeed good, and mighty to move mountains.
I hope the next days to traveling pass quickly hopefully the preparations needed will help the time pass quickly!
May God Bless you and keep you
May he make His face to shine upon you and give you (the whole Tugwell Family) peace.

blessings,
Andrea Fast

Tessa said...

WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

Jen said...

Congratulations! What wonderful news. I have been hoping and praying that everything would work out for Silas to be able to come home with you. God is so good!

Do you have any updates on Louis? Any idea how much longer until he gets to come home too?

Have a wonderful trip!
Much love,
Jennifer Castaneda

Marta said...

Wonderful News!!! Yes!!!! I am so happy for you and your family!

momof4kr said...

*~*~*WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!~*~*~

Praising God this morning for the homecoming of your Son.

You and your family are loved.

~Katie

Tracy Stark said...

Tugwell Family,
This is awesome news....His Amazing Grace is sufficent and He shows us over and over how mighty He is. Have a safe trip and I can't wait to hear about his adventure to his new home! Hug Louis for all of us and I know he will follow soon!
Love you~
Tracy

Wendy said...

This is such splendid news!!! :-) Have a wonderful trip.

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