08.22.09
Selam from Ethiopia!!
Selam from Ethiopia! Tabitha and I made it. I only have a few minutes of internet time left, so this will be short. This place is amazing. I don’t even have the words to describe it right now. I’m not able to download pics right now. Tab’s laptop died.
I’ll be posting a lot when I get home. The Melkam Guest House is good. Zeyede, the owner, is a trip! Nice guy. He’s been looking out for Tab and I. We ventured out on the streets on our own today for the first time. Walked to the Friendship Mall and found the coffee shop! Thank God!! We got a lot of stares. No one is rude, but they’re definitely curious, but too polite to ask, I think. I feel completely safe. A little uncomfortable, perhaps, but that’s just me. I’m definately out of my comfort zone here.
But hey, it’s good for me, right? I think I’m suffering a bit from the altitude. I feel dizzy and breathless sometimes. I’m not thinking very clearly. Some of that could just be jet lag too. We should be able to pick up the boys Monday. I know I won’t sleep Sunday night thinking of holding Asher in my arms for the first time. I wish Owen were here to share those first moments with me. I miss him so much! One more week and he’ll be here. I’m looking forward to seeing the other CHI families next week. It will be nice to see some familiar faces, even though they’re only familiar from the internet!
See you soon guys! Your babies are waiting!!

Michelle said,
August 22, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Wow wow wow….I can’t believe it — and I’m so tearing up!!! Prayers for your continued safe journey!
Alida said,
August 26, 2009 at 11:57 pm
So good to hear from you and Tabitha … hope all is well …. you gals take good care and can’t wait to see the pictures and read the stories!!! Hope you’re little ones are ok too. Tell Tabitha I said ‘hi’ and I’m keeping you both in my prayers.