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Shine like stars in the universe as we hold out the Word of life (Phil. 2:15)
We're not trying to be rock stars but just shed some light on a sad and lonely world. Stay tuned for how God works through weak and tired, sometimes really cranky vessels.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Update from Michael - Day 2 with Melia

The American Embassy in Ethiopia (if I remember correctly). The grounds of the embassy are beautiful. It is surrounded by high walls. You have to go through metal detectors and can't bring in a camera or any other electronics.



Hey Everyone,

We are having a delightful day with Melia today. We have been with her for about 24 hours now, and she has come a long way in warming up to us and showing us her soul. We had our Embassy appointment this morning, which gave us about 3 hours of waiting time to just hang out with Melia. By the end of our time there, Lauren was playing peek-a-boo with Melia while I held her…and she could not stop cracking up! It was great to hear her laugh. She took a great nap on the way home and back at the hotel. When she woke up, (about 20 minutes ago), she cried again when Lauren went to get her up and wouldn’t stop until I held her. I guess I finally have a “Daddy’s Girl”!

Lauren told me today that she feels a little bad that we are taking Melia away from her homeland. Ethiopia is such beautiful country which is steeped in rich culture and history. Lauren’s take on American culture was “Money and McDonalds”.

We are going to have to switch the diapers we brought with some bigger ones from Hannah’s Hope. Melia is quite the chunky baby. I have never seen thighs so big! I’ll bet she is definitely heavier than Addie is…who knows, she might even be heavier than Nathan! Almaz said that she was malnourished when she came to Hannah’s Hope 3 months ago. She is certainly not anymore, and has shown us why with her veracious appetite.

We are working on getting some pictures sent out. The Facebook texting is not working for pictures. A couple in our group have a thumb drive that we can borrow, but they have not been able to download picture from it on the hotel computer, so we will investigate more options. Love you all.

Michael & Lauren
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    So glad to hear the incredible blessing of Melia becoming more & more attached to both of you! We are praying for the rest of your time there, and for your long trip home.

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  2. "Are These Kids All Yours?"December 14, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Ohhh.....just soooo excited!!!! Jonathan did not want ANYTHING to do with me either....until after we were home a couple of weeks! Now he is a momma's boy :) So don't stress. Like when we were there I would do something....Jason would do the same thing- yep he loved it- me he cried! This happened with almost EVERYTHING!!! So hang in there!!!

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  3. Karen & Brad HernkeDecember 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Great to hear u are all doing fine. Thanks for all the postings and pictures. I love em'. Your baby girl id a doll:) Take Care and get some rest if you can.

    God Bless,
    Karen
    Adopting 2 from ET
    www.hernkekid.blogspot.com

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