So, tomorrow is the day...We are outta here!! There really are no words to even describe the pure giddiness we're feeling! We are ecstatic!!
The transitional home sent us an update on our kids and that just made us more eager to meet them. Here's what Rachel, the director of the home wrote us:
2.22.2008
Ermius (Calvin) is everyone’s favorite! It is no wonder, as his personality and facial expressions are always entertaining. He is very engaging, playful, and loves attention. Playing with balls is always fun and exciting for him. Ermius can be shy and scared of new people, and it takes awhile for him to warm up. Ermius walks all over the place… and with his new boots on, it is a precious sight to see.
2.22.2008
Kalkidan (Piper) is such a beauty…all the nannies always say “conjo” to her, which means cute/pretty/beautiful. She is sweet, happy and smiles all the time! The nannies report that she only cries when she is hungry. Kalkidan is not yet able to sit up on her own.
So, everyone is packed, house is clean, laundry done (till tonight!), movies returned, cash in hand, sheets are changed, cupboards wiped out, you name it...I cleaned some things I'm sure I haven't cleaned since we moved into this house!! We are as ready as we could ever be for 5 kids! I am also ready to sit on the plane and do absolutely NOTHING for 24s or so hours!!! :) I have books, magazines and some mild sedatives to keep me happy and oblivious to turbulence for the entire time.
We get in to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia around 8 pm. Dave really want us to go dancing and I say "WHY WOULDN'T WE?" I guess he went to some fun clubs while he was...eh-hem...working there in October. Forgive us if this comes as a shock to any of you. We do have but a few wee hours sans kiddos!! :)
So far the (very) tentative plan is to meet the kids on Friday morning and just get to know them and play with them for a few days before we actually rip them away from all that is home to them. We absolutely covet any knees bloodied in prayer on our behalf, so thank you already to all you prayer warriors! Please pray peace over all of our children, but especially Calvin and Piper as everything will be new and undeniably frightening for them (especially their new blonde daddy!).
Next time we post will be from Ethiopia some point after we meet the babies! Au revoir! Bon Voyage! (I don't know if I spelled that right. Mary?)
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7 comments:
I am so excited for you guys. We are praying for safe trip.
Lenka
So very exciting. I will be praying for the trip and for a smooth transition for th ekids.
Have fun dancing it up!!
Jen
awaa
Hooray!!!! I'm praying for you guys. Can't wait to see those babies.
Thrilled for you guys!!!!! Talk soon :-)
It's hard to believe this day is finally here! Know that you will be in our daily prayers as you bring your babies home. It has been such a blessing to see God's faithfulness in this journey marked with so many twists and turns. May His peace and Presence continue to guide you. We look forward to your next post from Ethiopia!!
Much love
The Carvans
well, today's the morning of new life being added to your family-and such a fine family it is...trust the trip went well. have been daily lifting you & yours up to the Heavenly Father. Give an extra kiss to the babies in from their Aunt Betty!
I look every so often to see if you have seen our babies yet--I will pick up the girls tomorrow--Leigh Ann said hey are doing great and Noah has been such a big help. We will do a pj party tomorrow night--movie and food they like. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers--love and miss you so much--Mom
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