Today was full of first:
We have had an amazing day full of many emotions. We started off the
day with the visit of a lifetime. We went to the iorphan care homes
to visit the children. As we pulled up we were greeted by 15 precious
babies completely naked basking in the sun. It was one of the most
precious sights we have ever seen.
We then made our way into the room where "baby ethi" was. We prepared
ourselves for not much reaction because she is very reserved. But
were we wrong. After a few minutes she bounded over to Marla twice
and not long after she was allowing Kylee to carry her around. It was
a priceless morning.
We then re-grouped and had lunch with 10 other famlies who were
visiting their babies.
After lunch our afternoon was filed with visiting two incredible
places. The first was a hospital dedicated to leoprasy patients.
Here they train the people and allow them to make a living. We saw
women with nothing more than a few finger numbs knitting and
croqueting.
After the hospital we went to a place where silk farm. We got to
experience the entire process from the silk worm creating cacoons to
the finished silk products. Kylee had to have a scarf.
We then closed up our eveing by hanging our at our guest house. The
children love playing with the drivers. Oh how they are a God-send.
A long but unforgetable day.
Mark and Marla this post just brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful day for your family with many blessings!! Thank you for sharing. Sending love and prayers to you and the people of Ethopia.
ReplyDeleteShannon Rabon
The day sounds perfect on all accounts... Praying for your time with your baby girl!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Love,
Jamie
www.beneaththeacaciatree.com
Oh...how I wish I was there with you all. I cannot wait to see and hold her. Glad everything is going well. Lots of prayers are going your way.
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What a great day of first for you all!! These are the memories your family will cherish for a lifetime. I wish I were with you now experiencing it all with you. I can't wait to hear all about it and meet my new niece!! Give everyone hugs from their aunt momo and uncle wancy. We are sending lots of love and prayers to you all!! Get some rest and can't wait to see you soon, Nark, Narla, and kids!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you!!!
Monica :)
Were you able to take your baby girl with you to all the other places this afternoon?
ReplyDeleteLiz,
ReplyDeleteSince they have not passed court, their daughter must stay at the Gladney care home. Even when they pass court, children under the age of 4, who've just been adopted, are not allowed to openly travel about with the adoptive parents. This is not an issue if they return to ET with their daughter after she's become a US citizen. Just the rules. For now, they have about an hour with her each day. It is important for an introduction, but it also protects the children's schedule and normal routine.
L
Thanks for the clarification Lori! :)
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