Hello, there. Here we are: our last picture as the two of us. Michael and I don't take lots of pictures of ourselves, but my best friend Roxana was here for my shower recently and took this. (If you live in New England, you should totally hire her to do your portrait.) It's hard to believe that the next time Rox takes a decent picture of us, there will THREE in the family. Hmmm. Difficult to wrap my mind around at this point.
Well, there were a couple of things I wanted to blog about before I left, but this past week has been craaaaazy. Beautiful, exciting, nerve-wracking, surreal. Our bags are officially packed, with the exception of a few things we will stuff (and I do mean stuff) in at the last moment. Yesterday I finally went out and bought a carseat for Ruthie, because it appears that she is actually coming home to us. :)
Well, there were a couple of things I wanted to blog about before I left, but this past week has been craaaaazy. Beautiful, exciting, nerve-wracking, surreal. Our bags are officially packed, with the exception of a few things we will stuff (and I do mean stuff) in at the last moment. Yesterday I finally went out and bought a carseat for Ruthie, because it appears that she is actually coming home to us. :)
Our sweet friends Shawn and Jami are kindly bringing us dinner this evening. I am so glad to spend time with them before we leave. My dad comes to pick us up bright and early tomorrow morning and drop us off at the airport. We won't arrive in Addis until 8:30am on Monday the 24th. For the exact time Addis while we're gone, check the clock on the right.
I don't know if I'll post while in Ethiopia. The internet there seems spotty at best. I might try a few posts.
If you are a pray-er, you can pray for health, and that our luggage doesn't get lost.
Guess what I have packed in my suitcase?
And finally:
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
Praise Him all creatures here below!
Praise Him above, you heavenly hosts!
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Amen.
We love you and thank you for all of your support and prayers. Now, let's get this child HOME.
37 comments:
Praying for you as you go! We just got back from two weeks there with our little one...and it was amazing. Hope the trip goes well...it's a killer!
Have a wonderful trip. I will be thinking about you. (And listening to John Legend in honor of little 'R'.
Praising God with you and am so excited for you! I know you will love on B and Y, so thank you in advance! And we will keep praying for you...go bring home your sweet girl! I can't wait to meet her!
We will be praying for travel mercies for your family! Your little girl is so sweet. I love that picture.
Cute picture of you guys! What an amazing new stage of life you're about to enter!
How exciting! Try to relax and enjoy the wonders of Rome--it will be hard considering the wonders of Ruthie awaiting you but give it a shot. I recommend the Pantheon early in the morning and lots of gelato to calm your excited nerves. Safe travels ...can't wait till all 3 of you are HOME!-kat
Can't wait to meet Ruthie!!! Praying for your trip and for gotcha day!!! WHOOHOO!
I am so excited for you guys, have a safe trip...soak up every second you are in Ruthie's birth country..it is so amazing...I can't wait to see that picture of her being placed in your arms for the first time. I am smiling from ear to ear just thinking about it!! We will have to get together once you get settled, we aren't that far!! Pacey will want to meet her newest buddy!!
Okay, so I've been thinking about you guys a lot, especially since this is like national adoption week and thanksgiving next week and the fact that we've been adopted by Christ....just too much! Anyways, soooo happy for you two and we cannot wait to meet Ruthie Soak in every second!
I love this picture of you two! Ruthie is so beautiful - I can't wait to see the THREE of you together! Safe travels!
Awesome! I can't WAIT to hear all about it! And see R in person!
Have a safe journey and enjoy your little one!
Praying for you! May your travels be uneventful and your time sweet.
Praying for a safe journey.
Sending you guys off with all the well wishes and hugs and beautiful thoughts you can carry with you - a little extra luggage of emotional support. :)
So excited to see your pictures with beautiful Ruthie.
Cindy
Praying for a safe and wonderful trip! I can't wait to hear all about and to meet Ruthie! Have a fabulous time! :)
Have a fabulous trip. I'm so excited for you guys and can't wait to see Ruthie in your arms. Praying for you all.
Okay, look you: I just put mascara on about half an hour ago, and I refuse to have it running down my face. So I'm choking it back, for the sake of my vanity. This is the best post you've written. LOVE love love to you guys. I know internet is spotty, but at least try to get out one little picture? Ask your driver about the internet cafe where Belay's wife goes: they have a pretty fast connection for cheap and right next door is a little cafe--lovely spot. Go there. Post a picture. Maybe then I'll let the mascara really run.
I've been thinking about you all day. I'm so excited for you. I'm all teary-eyed thinking about it. I'm a pray-er and will pray for your trip. Incredible! It will be incredible! I cannot wait to see the next picture of the 3 of you together.
Praying for you guys! Can't wait to see you three together!!! It IS happening and it is happening tomorrow! YAY!
Much love to you from the Bottomlys!
Praying, praying, PRAYING!
I can't wait for you to get back here! I just can't wait....
Beautiful post, beautiful pictures.
With MUCH love, Courtney and Jason
Praying for you sweet friend!! Fly to little Ruthie and return quickly and safely!!
Oh! Go well! This is so exciting.
AMAZING!!! Praising the Lord with you! We'll be praying while your travelling, in country, and returning home for a completely wonderful, meaningful, healthy time. I can hardly wait to see photos of the new family of THREE!
Rejoicing with you guys!!! Blessings, Shelly
cue the doxology -- the perfect ending to the family of two life and beginning to the family of three life. I can just feel the joy, the jitters, the chest in your throat anticipation of meeting your daughter. May you relish every last moment of this journey to the next phase of your lives. Can't wait to see pictures of you all together and to read the newest chapter of your story...
I can't wait to see you bring her home...WE'll be praying for you, kristi
Congratulations!! So excited for you - looking forward to seeing new pictures of a family of three :)
Ah, you know I love that hymn!!! So SO excited for you guys!! Will be keeping you in prayers, Godspeed. Enjoy every moment, no matter what! Thanks for your help and cannot WAIT to see the pic/s of you two w/ that sweet baby girl!!!! God bless you three! M
awesome...so amazing...I can't believe you are finally traveling!!!!
I am so excited and praying for smooth travel and sweet time with Ruthie.
Wow! She is a beautiful little angel!! I hope you have a blessed trip!!
We've been stalking your BIL&SIL for info:)) We can't wait to see & hear more about your journey in ET! This is it....the BEST IS YET TO COME!! We will continue to pray for your trip & bringing home precious R!!!!!
The suspense is killing me!!!!
The Hornbergers are praying for all three of you!
I believe you are HOURS away from meeting Ruthie... AHH! Yay!
We are praying for you guys!
Yay! Now we need some pictures!
Can't wait to see the first pic of the 3 of you!!!! Yay. We have walked this journey together friend and I can't wait for Miss Ruthie to meet Abe. :)
Hi. Just came across your blog thru a friend who is adopting from Ethiopia. We too are adopting from Ethiopia, just waiting for our refferal. Good luck with everything in the upcoming weeks...
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