I've created another post in hopes of being able to upload 2 of the photos I meant to include in the original "Big Day" post. (We have internet here at the guest house, and it's not too slow, but there are little things that don't work as they should).
Here's the photo of Ella Mesay giving me the scowl, and Kent pouting back at her....
And here's one of her sound asleep in her toddler bed for mid-day naps!
A few other fun details of our stay here: We have an in-house cook, Hiwot, in comes in to make 3 meals a day, every day but Sundays. She makes traditinal Ethiopian food and some more western foods like scrambled eggs. But the eggs are spicy. :-) The big meal of the day is lunch, with soup for dinner. After our veggie soup tonight, several of us went out to dinner at an Italian pizza place. Because of the very brief Italian occupation of Ethiopia, Addis has a few great Italian places- and we certianly went to one, just up the street from here. Kent: "6000 miles for a wood-fired pizza!" But it was great. Quite traditional. Except that it is served with a side dish of minced green spicy pickled peppers- quite good on a classic cheese!
We travel to Hossana tomorrow to meet birth families andjus to see the countryside- it will be a long, dusty and road-less trip, 13-15 hours RT, but how can you pass up the chance? !! And then Kent and I get to go to the airport with Massi (the most excellent and personable guest house manager and driver) in hopes we can pick up our bags and take them through customs. Fingers crossed out there, people! Every couple of hours, I remember something else we don't have because it was in one of our 4 suitcases. The other families, though, are so generous - even if the bags don't come, we will be in good shape for everything except underwear.
So, no new pics of Ella Messay tomorrow- we won't be with her again until Monday.
3 comments:
Ella look like a natural fit in both of your arms. It will not take long for her to be bonded you both of you. As parents of three (and with luck four by next summer) adopted children, we understand the emotions that you are having. The good thing is that the feelings you are having now will last a lifetime.
We look forward to meeting your new little one and watching our two little girls play together.
Love
Mark and Karla
Ella looks like an angel asleep there!
You should keep a photo album to show her all the places and people you've encountered on your journey to meet her.
I have heard from so many people who've lost their luggage travelling abroad. ( Usually it's transiting Heathrow) I guess 8 hours is not sufficient time to transfer bags at Dulles.
No matter! What you will be carrying in your arms and in your hearts on the return is the important thing!
much love,
Hi, just following your blog as you meet your new little girl. I am also adopting, currently waiting for referral from the same agency. Thanks for sharing your experiences for others to read. I teared up repeatedly as I read the story of your first meeting. God bless.
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