We officially picked up Jakob today. He is so sweet. He smiles ALOT. He has not cried 1 tear yet. It is almost time for bed here, so we will see what happens during the night. I am sure it will catch up with us at some point. It was a very emotional day. I get tears just thinking about it. The kids around here are so happy and content. We brought them basketballs and played with them for a while. We have great video and pictures. Can't wait to show you all at home. They loved the suckers too. It was very hard to leave. The nannies love the kids so much. They cried, we cried. We got in the van and went to the next orphanage to pick up Ted & Jill's other child Jakob fell asleep on me and sleep for a good hour.
There are not words that can describe our emotions from today. We are so happy to have him and play with him. Here are so more fun pictures of him.
Tomorrow is shopping! Not the Merkato, just shopping around town.
Time is going too fast. We are having a great time. My cold is getting better.
To all families that are coming out here - the elevation is 7000 feet. If you get altitude sickness be prepared. Also I have had trouble with bloody noses due to the dryness and the altitude. So lots of Kleenex and portable humidifier would be great.
Lots of Love,
Mandi & Rick
2 comments:
Thanks for the updates while you're in Ethiopia - some of us are living vicariously through you!!! :-) You all look so happy and I hope the rest of your stay is wonderful!!
Love your updates! The pics of him in your arms are wonderful! Congratulations!
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