It's been a while since our last update. We've had multiple power outages. So now I'm finally able to send out an update.
Today the orphanage did a farewell ceremony for all the kids who
were being adopted. It was great. They gave each of the kids a
traditional Ethiopian outfit for them to take home. Kiera has a little white dress
with an Ethiopian pattern weaved into the material in the front. When
they finished dressing her in her new ensemble, the nannies said she
looked like an Ethiopian Patriot. They had us cut the cake as a family
and Joel led a prayer (of course). Kiera got to try her first cake
(Sister Martha insisted that we have our own pieces of cake, because the
first one brought out was for Kiera (she seemed to enjoy the frosting
for a little while).
Tomorrow at midnight we will be leaving Ethiopia (4:00pm Wausau time). So when you are all leaving work, we will be on our way home.
Love you all and see you soon!
Joel, Mandy and Kiera
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I LOVE the dress! How special. Prayers for safe travels and a peaceful sleeping baby on the plane ride. I hope it all goes as smoothly as possible. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI love you all and cannot wait to hug and hold her and I cannot wait to hug you too!!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Mandy, You look just beautifully happy! Enjoy these moments, ponder and treasure. We love you! Julie
ReplyDeleteJoel, Mandy, and Kiera-
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best for a safe trip home. I am so excited for you guys. She is absolutely beautiful!!
Love and Prayers,
Paula
So beautiful! We rejoice with you and your new family! Blessings on this amazing journey of parenthood through adoption!
ReplyDeleteWe pray you are home safely. . . sometime today!
Dave, Kris, Rebeka, Tigist and Abush Ficken