Can't keep track now of what day it is!
We had an eventful day! We got picked up at 8:30 to head to court. It was an adventurous ride that wasn't agreeing with Brian's stomach! Poor guy, he felt so sick! After driving through a lot of Addis, we picked up the man who was sort of representing us...in the court room with us. We went to the court then and walked up a bunch of stairs which is way harder than you think at this high altitude :) and waited in the courtroom area for about an hour.
Our orphanage was called, and we went in to where the judge was. We were asked many questions like, "Do you have other kids? Do they know you are adopting? Are you around others who have adopted? Have you received training? Have you learned about Ethiopian culture? Have you met your child? Do you realize that this is FINAL after everything is cleared?" Yes, yes, yes, yes...!!!!!!
She then said that our daughter's case was complete and everything was FINALIZED! AHHH...music to my ears! Thank you, Jesus! We were so thrilled!!!! It was really just the sweetest feeling to hear that. There could have been a number of things that could have led us to not passing, so I was SO VERY thankful to the Lord!!
From there, we went to a market to shop a little and then to an Italian restaurant. It was good, but what we loved was the art that was there! Local artists who sell in a "gallery" that is the restaurant. There were some really cool things.
We came back to the hotel for 45 minutes or so and then got to go back to Hannah's Hope! We had a lot of fun! We played soccer, colored, played with her baby, sang songs, and played ball. Precious time. She cried when we took her from her room to play outside, but she was fine after a couple of minutes. She even gave me a kiss goodbye!!!! :)
Tonight we are getting a GOOD night's rest and waking up to pack and spend the day with our little girl before we head back home. Our flight leaves at 11 pm or something like that, and then we will be back home Thursday afternoon. Pray for our goodbyes if you think about it. I am sure our little one will be JUST FINE...Mommy might not be! :)
We had an eventful day! We got picked up at 8:30 to head to court. It was an adventurous ride that wasn't agreeing with Brian's stomach! Poor guy, he felt so sick! After driving through a lot of Addis, we picked up the man who was sort of representing us...in the court room with us. We went to the court then and walked up a bunch of stairs which is way harder than you think at this high altitude :) and waited in the courtroom area for about an hour.
Our orphanage was called, and we went in to where the judge was. We were asked many questions like, "Do you have other kids? Do they know you are adopting? Are you around others who have adopted? Have you received training? Have you learned about Ethiopian culture? Have you met your child? Do you realize that this is FINAL after everything is cleared?" Yes, yes, yes, yes...!!!!!!
She then said that our daughter's case was complete and everything was FINALIZED! AHHH...music to my ears! Thank you, Jesus! We were so thrilled!!!! It was really just the sweetest feeling to hear that. There could have been a number of things that could have led us to not passing, so I was SO VERY thankful to the Lord!!
From there, we went to a market to shop a little and then to an Italian restaurant. It was good, but what we loved was the art that was there! Local artists who sell in a "gallery" that is the restaurant. There were some really cool things.
We came back to the hotel for 45 minutes or so and then got to go back to Hannah's Hope! We had a lot of fun! We played soccer, colored, played with her baby, sang songs, and played ball. Precious time. She cried when we took her from her room to play outside, but she was fine after a couple of minutes. She even gave me a kiss goodbye!!!! :)
Tonight we are getting a GOOD night's rest and waking up to pack and spend the day with our little girl before we head back home. Our flight leaves at 11 pm or something like that, and then we will be back home Thursday afternoon. Pray for our goodbyes if you think about it. I am sure our little one will be JUST FINE...Mommy might not be! :)
Addis Ababa Time
3 comments:
oh Erin - already???? it seems like you just got there? praying for your heart as you leave your sweet girl and that you will be back QUICKLY to bring her home!
I so remember that Itallian restaurant with the artwork! So cool to read about your trip and your little girl. Prayers and love to y'all from your DC peeps
Tom C.
YEA!!!! I love all the details! Beautiful! I can't wait...she will be coming HOME SOON!
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