Ethiopia On My Mind

Last week I asked a friend who to send me some t-shirts for the kids. Koleta was happy to help me out and I was soooo excited! They are such a blessing!! She picked perfect t-shirts that my kids will love! They love it when we talk about how they are from Ethiopia! They love to hear their story about how we traveled to Ethiopia to pick them up.

There's a special bond for people who adopt from Ethiopia...I can't really explain it. I find myself praying for other families like us. I love being in touch with other adoption families! There was something very fulfilling for me to be able to finally meet two special kids that I've prayed for from the beginning of their adoption process.

Just a few days ago there was another family who finally got to pick up their sweet little girl from Ethiopia. Even though I've only been in touch with this family through Facebook....I am really touched as I think about their family coming together. Tears come to my eyes as I think about Ethiopian orphans coming into families!

Every year when we celebrate the anniversary of our adoption two other families that I've kept in touch with are also celebrating. The Meichers and The Chaneys both had babies from Joseph and Faith's orphanage. We met them when we adopted Joseph and we were all so new to adoption.

So, lately I've been thinking a lot about Ethiopia. I treasure the memories there and the amazing treasures that I have from this special country. We don't feel led to adopt again at this point, but I am so so so thankful for our memories and the connections that we have to this country. Have I mentioned that I love my kids? I really do!