Well, today’s the day we’ve been waiting for . . . we’re going to Ethiopia!!! We booked our flights three weeks ago, and those three weeks have FLOWN by. Here’s an idea of what we think our schedule will be like while we’re gone: Friday – Fly to Houston and then fly 15 hours to...
I feel like I’m so scatter-brained these days. There are about a hundred little details swirling in my head constantly and a long to-do list on my desk. We leave for Ethiopia in six days. SIX DAYS! I’m super excited about going, but it’s also a little nerve-wracking, too . . . especially the 15-hour...
Yesterday some of the neighborhood kids (including our two) set up an impromptu lemonade stand. They made $11 in a matter of about an hour, so they each took away about $2. They were so proud of themselves! They were so cute that I had to take a few pictures right before they closed up...
Our case manager called this morning and said that court went well last night while we were sleeping! I’m so grateful for those of you who prayed on our behalf and more importantly on behalf of our little guy and his birth mom. Thank you so much! Eleven days and counting! . . .
It’s almost 5:30 AM in Ethiopia right now, and today is our first court date. This court appointment is for the birth family, and we’ve been praying this week that our little boy’s birth mother is able to make the trip down to Addis Ababa from her hometown. It’s also the day that several documents...
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