First pictures and Day 1
Sweet baby girl...Yitayish Waverly
Tewodros cuddling in his bunk at Hannah's Hope
Seble Riley in her Ethiopian dress
May 10th...We boarded the plane for D.C. with nervous anticipation. The ride was quick and we then waited in the D.C. airport for five hours. We met our travel companions and liked them instantly. Then came flight # 2. The ride to Ethiopia is looooooooong. It seems infinite. We tried so hard to sleep but it is just so difficult. EVERYONE who travels will relate to the "airshow" that shows how close you are to Addis. I stared at it for hours!
We finally arrived...tired and nervous. We spent about 1 1/2 hours in Immigration getting visas and then we met up with Danny and Johannes, who are WONDERFUL! They tied a RIDICULOUS amount of luggage to the roof rack of one of our vans. It astounds me that it stayed up but it did. We were delivered to our hotel and then we attempted to get some sleep. I think I slept for about two hours. My mind was filled with fear, nerves, hope, and my ears were filled with the howling of dogs and strange sounds of chanting. Ahh, Ethiopia.
14 Comments:
It melts my heart to see such sparkle in the girls' eyes!!! We saw them the day or so they came to HH-- what a difference time has..... and the love of a forever family!!! What a beautiful family you have!! Can't wait to hear about all your adventures. :)
-Suzi
OH.. the airport...
YOUR KIDS ARE BEAUTIFUL
Aren't Danny and Yohanis (how ever you spell that) AMAZING!!!!
Julie Beeler and I talk about them all the time. We sometimes call Abel Yohanis because we think they look a little alike.
OH I HEART ETHIOPIA :-)
I an hanging ok every word.feeling emotional about it...I miss Ethiopia amd am so thankful your gorgeous kids are a w u!!!!!! Xoxo
Wow! Your children are GORGEOUS!! It's great to hear all about Ethiopia....thanks for taking the time to share with all of us.
Michelle
Love the pics, hope the chicken pox go very soon so we can meet them!
YEAH!!!! I am so happy for you guys and I have to say that Yitayish has your eyes in that photo! I relish every word of your journey and am thrilled that these precious ones are HOME forever. You're in our prayers. Sharon
I miss Ethiopia!
Welcome home. Your kids are beautiful. I can't wait to hear therest of the story.
YAY!! I'm so happy to see photos and hear about your family of SIX!! SUCH FUN!! beautiful children!
Thanks for the sneek Peek at some pictures...I am DYING to hear more about the pick up and how the sweet kids are doing...but I know how it is too...you a little BUSY???? haha
LOVE the pictures! I'm missing you guys so much! Having your children love Abraham and kiss him melts my heart still! I'm so happy to be home, but missing the people (of Ethiopia and our travel buddies). Hope the adjusting is going well. Were you SOOO happy to see Braeden? I cried when I saw L & W!
Kristin
MEGAN!!! I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE THESE POSTS! I have been thinking about you over the last week. Congratulations on having your family together forever! I am loving the pictures, and can't wait to see more. I hope everyone is feeling healthy very soon!
aw they're all so cute!!!! i love the picture of yitayish, she looks so incredibly happy.
Beautiful, beautiful children! Yes, there is something about Ethiopia that just grabs your heart. Something I never, ever expected. My mind is constantly finding ways to get back there!
Smiles,
jen in mi
You kids are so beautiful. I love seeing their pictures. Seble's hair grew fast. It is beautiful.
I can't wait to read more.
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