Monday

On Monday morning, we were all able to bring our children back to the Guest House for a 1/2 day visit. SJ willingly went with us on the van, as did the other children with their parents. She was very quiet and still as she checked out the house and the action. We sat on the porch swing with her looking at books, walked with her around the courtyard looking at flowers, and showed her around the house. We then cuddled with her on our bed and she fell asleep for an hour. We woke her up for lunch, which she refused. To refuse something, she puts her elbow up by her mouth, it's so cute! For some reason, she finally gave in and started eating. The kitchen staff, who are terrific cooks, made Ethiopian food for lunch knowing the children would do better with familiar food. SJ eventually gave in and let me feed her Ethiopian style, injera and wot with my fingers. It was a great moment, she ate very well and drank some milk. It was then time to take the kids back to the Care Center, she went willingly and gave us a tiny glimmer of a smile when we kissed her goodbye.
NOTE: Beth and Brad had a great day with their daughter T. God answers prayers, T had no fits and actually cuddled her mom and fell asleep with her. They were so relieved and excited.
Tomorrow morning we go to the Care Center for the Farewell Ceremony, then a quick lunch, then off to the Embassy for SJ's travel papers. After the Farewell Ceremony, she's ours FOREVER!