We happen to have 2 of the most gorgeous, smartest, kindest, cutest, and most clever children in Ethiopia with us. I was unable to get an online connection at all yesterday, and it's time for breakfast now, so I'll have to keep this brief, but things are going very, very well.
The goodbye for the kids at the orphanage was tough. It is a small, family like home and the children are very close to one another and to their care takers. There was a good bit of crying. I was unprepared for how sad the nannies would be to say goodbye. It was heartbreaking.
Tamene is a happy, happy boy. His smile is easy and infectious. He ADORES Masso! He calles for her Maaaaasooooo. Masso is a sweet, contentious and affectionate girl. She is really taking to me, but not in an over the top clingy way. She is comfortable with being touched and hugged and holding hands with me. Both kids like Bob too, especially Tamene. They both took their shower last night perfectly and slept all night long without a peep. They are really enjoying backpacks of little things for
them we brought for each of them and their new clothes. I know they will miss their friends and home a lot, so I expect reality to set in sometime soon. In the meantime, we are treasuring this time with them when everything is new and they are happy to have a new mommy and daddy. (Yes, they call us that!)
The picture books we sent were their favorite possessions and they "knew" their parents well from our pictures. I did receive your comments through email even though I can not log onto blogger. Thank you :) It means a lot to me.
Family photo 2013
13 comments:
I'm am so happy for you that things are going well! I will continue to lift you and Bob, and the kids, up in prayer! May God be with you!
thanks for the "little" details! helps me know what to ask and thank Him for! thinking of you all so often...and JOTSC, too!
Enjoy these first moments and days, can't wait to hear more. :) Oh, and PICTURES! Can't wait for that either!
loved waking up to this post today! thinking about you often!! SO anxious to see pics!
rejoice and again I say rejoice!
I have chills and happy tears in my eyes for all of you. You are so blessed to have found each other. God bless all of you!!!!
So happy that you finally get to hold them in your arms and hold hands, and get the "mommy" and "daddy". That is WONDERFUL! Praying for further guidance and wisdom for all of you! Anxious to hear about EVERYTHING when you get back, but will be patient as SO much will be going on! Love you guys!
Oh, I"m thrilled!! So glad things are going so great, will now begin praying for that airplane trip home. I pray that they'll be SO great, that they will be able to take care of their claustrophobic mommy on the plane! :) Cannot wait to meet them!
I love it!!!!
congrats, yeah, yippee!!!!
I'm crying, crying, crying, crying, crying, crying, crying.....
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
blessed and happy for you.
When you follow GOD's personal call, HE is in the plans, He is the plans, and His safety and strength are yours!!!
♥u.
Congratulations! So excited and happy for everyone. Such great news to hear. Your hearts runneth over with love. Safe travels back to your other sweet people.
Oh, my heart goes out to you. I can't believe that you actually HAVE those kids! I am so teary, it is so exciting from this far away, I can't even imagine how wonderful it must feel for you to finally hold their little hands. Your family is now complete. :) Love, love, love, to you ALL from Deutschland.
Wow!!! that is so exciting, I am SO happy for your family!
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