Just What We Needed!

Last night we had a wonderful evening with wonderful friends! We left the Kebede's house with some Ethiopian coffee and Kollo and with hearts filled with joy and peace! Misiker shared all the details last night, of his time with Hailu last month. In the midst of all the delays and all the feelings that go along with that, God knew that this evening was JUST what we needed and He provided it at the perfect time!!

We have been worried about Hailu.....we were worried that he might not understand why he has been in the foster home so long....seeing other children leave, and wondering why we haven't come to get him yet. These worries are gone.....

Misiker told us that Hailu is very aware of the adoption process and that he could tell that the staff had been explaining things to him clearly.....He said that when he was talking to him about it , and why it was taking so long, Hailu kept saying "I know".....he understood......but then Misiker said that he ended that particular conversation with...."but I can't wait! I am so excited"!!! Words can't describe how that makes us feel! He REALLY wants to be with us! What makes it even better, is that, Misiker told us that the staff was truly wonderful.....he said that the two women he saw with Hailu, treated him with so much love and affection and acted as if he were their very own child. The men he met were spoken of highly also........he said that the staff showed a genuine love for God and these children. He said that Hailu seemed relaxed, happy, healthy, and so comfortable.

What more could we ask for!!!? He is happy where he is and being taken care of very well, but at the same time will be so excited when we come to take him home! This is a gift from God for sure!!!
There is much more to tell, but I will save it for another time. I will leave off now, with HUGE thanks to Misiker for spending time with our son, joking with him, playing with him, and telling him how much God loves him and how much we all love him ......and giving him extra hope and confidence for the near future. Also, with all of my heart I give thanks to my Heavenly Father who continually takes care of our every need, and has blessed us with another amazing son that we will soon have in our arms!!