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Good to be Home

Wow, what a crazy adventure!!!  We've been home for over 24 hrs now and starting our life as a family of 3.  The best thing I can say about the 16 hr flight is that it's over and we all survived!!!  Ugh, just had to keep thinking it was means to a beautiful end. I actually got to unexpectedly pick up Tyler (a day early) after leaving the airport.  Even though I was exhausted, I was so excited to see him, have him meet Josie and take my sweet kiddos home.  Josie's first car ride in her car seat was less than pleasant, but once she got calmed down with big brother in the car, things got a little easier.  Ty has been precious with her.  Our first meal together was Whataburger (which was the first fast food restaurant we could find...anything was going to be great just to get Josie out of the car and calm her down).  Tyler couldn't even eat because he just wanted to take care of Josie....sharing his food, lemonade and giving her countless "lovins"  He is really taking ownership of being a big brother.  Top of his priority list with his little sister is showing her how to play Mario Kart....his positive that she is going to LOVE IT! We had several family firsts yesterday....trip to the grocery store, went to the pool one last time before it closes and Josie got her first bath at home.  Overall, we're trying to adjust to our normalcy of life, whatever that is going to look like.  I'm very thankful that kids are so resilient.  =) I am so grateful for the MANY prayers that I know were prayed on our behalf.  God is so good!!!  He blessed our trip in more ways than I could have even imagined.  I'm thankful for His protection and gracious provisions.  I'm grateful for the journey of bringing home Josie Marie and excited for what God has in store for my sweet family.  I'll continue to post more pics.

Heading Home!!!

We are at the Addis airport waiting for our flight.  We had an amazing day in the last few hours in this beautiful country.  After breakfast, we were taken to the area where Josie and another little girl were abandoned.  The area in Addis Ababa is a market that is the largest in Africa.  It was a highlight of the trip to get to see the market area.  It was packed with people selling everything you can imagine from food to merchandise to beautiful fabric to building supplies.  It was strictly for locals only.  It wasn't safe for us to get out of the car but we took a ton of pictures from inside.  It was an experience unlike any other!!   Next we went and watched a soccer game basically on a huge asphault lot in front of a track stadium.  It was mainly street kids or kids from families who were struggling.  They are amazing soccer players.  There is a ministry run by the man who manages the guest house we were staying at that helps street kids find a purpose and improve their situation.  We were so thankful to be a part of it.   After lunch, we said our goodbyes at the Guest House with a traditional coffee ceremony.  I'd been stressing about it because I cannot stand coffee and I didn't want to offend anyone.  It was all good and a great experience to witness.    Josie has had a good day and we are praying like crazy for her to sleep as much as possible on the flight.  Of course we're armed with puffs, crackers and suckers....pretty much for the next 28 hrs or so, anything she wants, she gets!!!  Praying for safety and no meltdowns!!!  I'll update as i can.  thanks for your prayers!!!!!!

Great News!!

Josie's passport, visa and all paperwork arrived today!!  YIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!!  I can officially bring her home.  I am beyond excited!!  It has been such a wonderful experience being here and the people are amazing....I HIGHLY recommend the Ethiopian Guest House.....but I am ready to bring my little punkin' home.    She has gotten the meltdowns narrowed down to about one a day...which is super considering the first day.  hopefully soon they will be one every few days!!  =)  Hard to believe we'll be on the plane home in 24 hrs.....definitely need everyone's prayers for that trip home.  We've saved back 2 cans of Gerber "puffs" for the trip...we've been rationing.  She loves those things and i'm hoping that will help make the trip a little more pleasant for the other people trapped on the plane with us.    Tommorrow morning we're going to see the place where she was found after being abandoned.  I'm trying to gather as much information about the country and culture as possible to relay to her as she grows up.  At last count, I think Kelly has taken over 1000 pics as I'm excited to share with everyone very soon.  By the way, have I said before how incredibly cute Josie is???  Ok, just wanted to be sure.  She is smiling and laughing and playing with the other kids.  Tonight, another little girl wanted the book she had and she was very quick to flop her body on top of it.  =)    Her personality can be summed up by this statement....she definitely has her own agenda but she just doesn't share it with anyone else.  But when you don't follow her secret agenda, she is not a happy camper......it makes for fun times!  But she sure is cute!!!!!   Would appreciate prayers for traveling and I'll try to post again if possible.