Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Ups and Downs

Adoption has many ups and downs. Take for instance, today one of my fellow "Hopesters" found out her new referral Meklit had passed away. How absolutely heart breaking! Kristine, we will lift you and little Zoe Meklit up in prayer...

Then on the flip side, another "Hopester" recently returned from Ethiopia and brought us all pictures of our soon-to-be children. Maritu was half-sleeping in one pic while eating what looked like FirFir which is eggs and injera. Yum! No wonder she is bigger than Mamush. She even eats sleeping! In another picture she's sitting on a potty chair. My favorite was one of her holding her name board. She has huge cheeks! Mamush looked great too. I almost didn't recognize him because he has a "high and tight" cut. Him and one of my fellow Texan's referral Theo were playing in a crib beside Maritu and Agnoti. Maritu was peeking at the boys through a hole in the crib. The look on her face made me think that she is going to be Ms. Personality. Well, all of these kids are gorgeous! I'd bring them all into my home if I could, but hopefully in 3 days, I'll be planning on bringing home two!

4 comments:

Leppard said...

Hey, I hope you don't mind but I added your blog to mine as I like reading your thoughts. You encourage and inspire me in this crazy adoption ride. I am praying and will be praying and can't wait to hear good news!!
Moira

~holly said...

So funny because I was reading my digest and thought I need to add Moira's blog to my blog! lol!

Lisa said...

Hey Holly!
Wishing you success in court! Looking forward to you bringing those kiddos HOME!

Kristine said...

Thanks for remembering Meklit. I can't wait to see you go get your kids. They look great, Holly.

Kristine