Since I do not have a private blog and it would take me forever to figure out how to set a private blog, I have to keep this blog very generic. While it can be challanging at times it is also great to be able to share with so many people who wish to be lingerers.
The incredible Deutschland family just returned home Sunday night from Ethiopia. They took our daughters birthday package with them. They were unable to give her the present directly, so no pictures of that, but the important thing is she knows that there is a family in the US waiting for her and wanting to celebrate her milestones whether she is near or far from us.
The waiting this week is getting very difficult. There are murmors on the board and someone got their travel call which only intensifies the situation. Part of me is thankful we don't have our call yet, because I feel like I still have so much to do. But mostly, I could be packed and on a plane in 48 hours if I was required to be.
Things I have learned about traveling to Ethiopia-
Bring a flashlight-electricity is a luxury
The people are amazing-there has not been one person I have talked to yet that has said anything other than the people of Ethiopia are the kindess people they have ever met. I guess Minnesota nice met it's match! :-)
Coffee is an artform-you don't run to the local coffee joint and hope to get it in 30 seconds or less, there is a coffee ceremony. They are very proud of their chief export and it's very good!
Last, but not least...They love their children!
Thank you to all of those who have asked and are praying for us. We are tired of the waiting, but it's not our decision to make, so we we wait un-patiently on stand-bye.
Clip from "Dear Sweet Daughter" by Gayle Leubecker
I'll be right there to get you just as soon as God allows.
But til He says the time is right I give to you this vow.
I'll pray for your protection every night on bended knee.
For God will hold you in His arms, until you're here with me.
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