That’s right…in our humble opinion, the absolutely cutest and most beautiful 7 month old boy on the face of the earth J We thank you all so much for all your kind posts and prayers. We have definitely felt it! Today started with a “paper work session” where we got all the necessary embassy/immigration paperwork completed with the help of Rachel. After that, we did some souvenir shopping, had lunch at the Hilton and then went to the Transition Home to pick up our bundles of joy. It was once again a surreal experience seeing our gifts from God and getting to interact with many of your wonderful children as well. We were able to hand out all the packages to the respective children. They are all adorable and it was so fun to watch the joy and happiness on their faces as they received and opened the items from their parents. We took lots of pictures, though not as many as yesterday J After a few hours at the Transition Home, we said some tearful and difficult goodbye’s to those nannies who have mothered our children for the last months…it was amazing to see their genuine love for these little ones…we came back to the hotel and got settled in a bit – basically, we laid on the bed staring at our son who seemed quite pleased with himself and his new toys. He got a bottle and made it quite clear that the temperature was sub-par…once that was remedied, he did what we thought he’d do…he sucked that baby dry! As we got ready to head upstairs (restaurant) for dinner, Ezana decided to empty his bottle right back onto “papa”. After a quick wardrobe change we headed upstairs only to be greeted with some more displays of Ethiopian’s love of children. As we prepared to order, our waitress came by and promptly took our son and “mama’d” all over him during our entire dinner, ensuring that we were able to eat in peace…it was the sweetest thing!
Well, we will keep this post short and without pictures as we’re “pooped’ (no pun intended) and need to get some rest for our embassy appointment tomorrow. We covet your continued prayers.
With all our love,
Dietrich, Amy & Ezana
P.S. Kari, Helen sends her love to you all and Zoie - she loves you all to death!
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Dear Lusse Family,
Congrats on your big day! We are praying for your family! love to all!
The Laughners
Oh sweet mommie!! I can not even begin to imagine how you must be feeling with your little guy in your arms ~ I am going to be finding out very soon though!! :):) Get some rest - still praying!
love ya, jori
OK...I'm still weeping. :))) Thank you dear Cali girl for making my day!! Thank you for giving her our message...we love her, too!!
I just can't believe he is finally yours. Was I right or what...THE BEST WAS COMING!!!! WHOOOHOOO He's yours!!!!!!!! Rest, sleep sweet tonight...we are praying fervently for you!! It sounds like there have been zero speed bumps! Do you have any news on the VanWetten's court situation for Segi? We cherish your posts & updates!! Keep having the time of your lives!!
Kari:)
I was listening to some music today. The song was celebrating the fact that I glory only in the cross. With tears in my eyes I raised up praise to God for the work of the cross of Jesus in your lives. I know that both of you are adopting because of the great work of God's grace through the cross of Jesus in your lives. This makes me praise him! Thank you for your faithfulness and determination to die to yourselves and live to Jesus!
Hoping all goes well tomorrow for you! I remember that feeling--sitting at the hotel and just staring at our beautiful babe and wondering how in the WORLD did God see fit to give us such a great kid?! Enjoy every second :) Loving your updates!
apryl
Amy & Dietrich - what a wonderful moment to finally have Ezana with you forever! We too have been praying and looking forward to this day with you! with love, Karen Wistrom
I have LOVED following your time in Ethiopia. What an amazing, unforgettable week! I can't wait to hear you've made it back safely and your WHOLE family is finally united!
Love,
Danielle
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