Day 13

We are blessed to be adopting in an age where technology rules. It was so fun to see the smiles on their faces and hear their voices as they chattered in Amharic to friends all around the country.

Ethiopia Photo Dump

By the time you read this, we’ll be on our way home, but here are some more photos from the trip. The relationships between adults and our kids amazes me all the time.  They make friends everywhere we go. Choosing teams for a courtyard soccer game. Eyob is the founder of the ministry that runs […]

Day 8

We had the honor to say farewell for now to John’s grandma in person at her home today.

Day 7

This the second time we’ll leave this country without all of our kids. It doesn’t really get easier but Grace held up like a champ! The orphanage where John and Grace stayed threw an awesome farewell party today for John complete with prayer, food, singing, dancing, and gifts. Unfortunately I can’t share photos from it […]

Day 3

During the rainy season, kids go around singing songs to the backdrop of their washer-rigged sticks banging on the street. Traditionally, people give them small gifts or money.

Day 1

At least one photo a day for the next year is the plan. We had a great reunion after an uneventful flight to Addis. We spent the afternoon with T. It was great to finally meet her. Patrick, John, Kayla, and I are back at the guest house after a little shopping. I can’t wait […]