Sunday, September 26, 2010

We're Here!

We safely arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last night about 9:00pm Ethiopia time (1:00pm Wausau). We are staying in a guest house (different then the one they planned), but it is very nice.

Good news! We get to meet Kiera this afternoon. This is one day earlier than scheduled, so we are extremely excited. We will blog again when we get a chance. Internet connection is not always accessable and the first time I tried to send this we lost power. So keep checking for updates and we will get it out there eventually.

Love you all!
Joel and Mandy

5 comments:

  1. SO excited for this update! Thankful for safe travel and THRILLED you've met your baby girl. Thoughts and prayers with you always. xo, Deanna

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  2. God is soooo good! We have been thinking and praying for you guys. My heart is just bursting for joy! I can't even imagine what you are going through. Can't wait to hear everything when you get back. In no time Kiera will be home. Miss and love you guys. Tonya and Jim

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  3. How awesome God is. He knew your hearts and couldn't wait for you to meet your daughter. Know that we are back home lifting you up in prayer. I can't wait to here all about her. We love you. :) Strande

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  4. Hey guys,

    I had posted earlier....but, I must have forgotten to press the 'post comment' button!

    I am so happy for you all!!

    How wonderful that you got to meet Kiera one day earlier!

    God is good!!

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  5. One prayer answered...safely arrived there!--second prayer answered you get to be with her ASAP! We can't wait either! !! What a happy thanksgiving for all the Brandt & Frie family!!! We love you all so much!!!!
    Love you all so very much! Mom & Pop

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Selam (Hello)

Here we record our adoption journey ... 7728 miles to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Finding our Family!

Finding our Family!
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