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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: June 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. I wasn't planning on posting another blog quite so soon, but something struck me tonight that I feel is quite blog worthy. I'm assuming most adoption agencies have a "waiting child program." This program is for children who are difficult to adopt out - meaning they are on the older side, sibling groups, or children with special needs. I very rarely look at the waiting child photo listing for Ethiopia because I don't feel. These siblings are in need of a ...

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: April 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Came across this today. You Know You're An Adoptive Parent When . . . 1 The fact that there are 143 million children without a parent. To kiss them goodnight has made you lose sleep. 2 You realize DNA has nothing to do with love and family. 3 You can't watch Adoption Stories on TLC without sobbing. 4 The fact that, if 7% of Christians adopted 1 child. There would be no orphans in the world,. Is convicting to you. Knowing where God calls you He will provide.

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: September 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Monday, September 27, 2010. Check out this blog. I have come across one of the most incredible blog families thus far. They have been on an incredible journey to adopt their six-year-old twins from Ethiopia. I have enjoyed hearing about all the kids' "firsts" - like sitting at a dinner table, wearing tennis shoes, running (clean) water, light switches, soda, etc. Can you imagine? I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I can't get enough of it! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: March 2011

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Full chair. Full hearts. Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Trip 1 - Day 6 - Meeting Enat. The meeting with Ty's enat (Amharic for mother) is something that we will never forget and the details of which are private and sacred. I have chosen to share that visit by way of a letter from me to her. To our dearest Enat:. I wonder if you saw me in the waiting room while we were waiting to see the judge. Did you know that it was me? Did you have a good first impression? Or maybe it made you feel worse? I hope you like ...

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: March 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Wednesday, March 24, 2010. What a grand entrance! The excitement is causing a flutter inside. I want to go get our baby so badly. This waiting is going to kill me. Please watch this video:. Http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? She got the call today. One out of the gray. And when the smoke cleared. It took her breath away. She said she didn't believe. It could happen to me. I guess we're all one phone call. We're gonna get there soon. If every building falls. And all the stars fade.

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: November 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Monday, November 29, 2010. So, now that we finally have a name and a face to this whole crazy ride.I guess it's finally time that Daddy writes a blog about this whole thing. So many emotions. So much love. So much excitement. Where should I even begin? To anyone who happens to read this, it's likely to be ALL over the place. Very raw, very honest. Try to stay with me. I'm not usually this scatterbrained.but today's news has me just a BIT out of sorts! We are going to have a BOY!

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: Making it to the Big Leagues!

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Full chair. Full hearts. Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Making it to the Big Leagues! I am going to be interviewed about our adoption story on blogtalkradio on Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 pm. Use this link to tune in:. Http:/ www.blogtalkradio.com/hopes-not-a-crime-shellie-nichol/2012/11/16/our-empty-chair-from-ethiopia-to-america-an-adoption-story! Please feel free to call into the host as well at. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Elk Grove, California, United States. View my complete profile. 06/16...

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: August 2010

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Full chair. Full hearts. Friday, August 27, 2010. My beautiful friend brought this video and song to my attention. It's a keeper. Beautiful. Absolutely. Beautiful. Meant to Be - Steven Curtis Chapman. Wednesday, August 18, 2010. I was given the privilege yesterday of taking dinner to a couple from our church who has a one week old, soft, snugly, gorgeous, bundle of all that is good and holy whose soft puppy noises melted my heart and whose scent was intoxicating. A puppy, you say? Monday, August 16, 2010.

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: April 2011

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Full chair. Full hearts. Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Trip 1 - Day 7 - Shopping. I think I mentioned previously that Kansas City arranged to have Daniel take the four of us shopping today. We actually didn't wake up until after the sun came up, which was a miracle, but also a curse because this is our last day in Ethiopia - fine time to adjust to the time difference. Just in time to go home. US Embassy in Addis Ababa. United Nations in Addis Ababa. I can't even imagine what it must be like during the actual ...

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Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: January 2011

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Full chair. Full hearts. Saturday, January 29, 2011. I don't think there is anyone on this earth who inspires me more than Katie. I've shared some of her stuff before, but she continues to amaze me. When I grow up, I want to be her. PLEASE take the time to read this blog post, and then I dare you to stop there. Saturday, January 22, 2011. One year ago today. It was one year ago today that we started this crazy adoption adventure! To read about how it started one year ago today, click HERE. We have a son&...