We got to go out to the countryside today, which is completely different than Addis Ababa. Hosannna (and it's surrounding area) is a small town of 60,000 where many of the children CHSFS places are from. Lots of livestock, fields and many people looking for water. While there, we were also able to tour the initial Care Center that our daughter was placed in. I'll have Chris do a Show and Tell of our adventure, it's too much to write now.
We were able to meet SJ's Ethiopian mother today. She is a quiet, beautiful, brave, Christian woman. It was an intensely emotional experience for everyone. We will be keeping the details of the meeting private for SJ, we were blessed to learn so much about our daughter's life before us.
We're wiped out from the trip, and get to lounge around the Guest House tonight. Tomorrow we all bring our new children back with us to the Guest House for a half day visit. We did not get to see SJ today and miss her terribly.
Love to all, especially B, whose sister will be home soon.
C, C and S
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4 comments:
Wow!! Your trip sounds amazing and we can't wait to meet her! By the way, in case you have not had facebook access, we are having a boy!! I thought Jeremy was going to do a cartwheel in the Dr. office!
It has been a joy to follow your journey and to pray for you as you are united.
Celena
WOW, I can't even comprehend the emotional journey you are on. I was weeping uncontrollably while reading your latest posts. Thank you for sharing. How lucky SJ is to have you as her momma and to be a part of your family! You, Chris and B are in our prayers.
Chanda
Hope that your 1/2 day visit at the Guest House today (Monday) went well. We are SO excited for you guys and can't wait to see the whole family together at last. It's been a long journey. Just spoke to Grammy(?) (Suzie) and told her about your visit to the village and she was so happy to hear that you met SJ's mom. She also mentioned that grandparents will be at the airport Friday. It will be a VERY special homecoming day!! Hugs and kisses to B and SJ and prayers are going up for all of you.
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