We have been in Addis Ababa since Sunday last week and have experienced a lot. It has been really difficult to get on the internet so most of our updates about the trip will happen when we get back home. But here are some highlights.
We met our little girl on Monday. We will name her Amari and keep her birth name (Nigist) as her middle name. However, Nigist is Ahmaric for "Queen" so most of the locals seem to light up when they hear that name. So for most of the week she has been Nigist.
She has really warmed up to us and is a pleasure to be around because if she is in the right mood it is really easy to get her to laugh and stick out her tongue. As the week goes on she is more comfortable falling asleep in our arms rather than on her own. She is actually insisting on it so we know she is really starting to bond to us. More work to do in that area, but we've seen other families going through a lot worse so there are no complaints from us.
Her paperwork at the US embassy is complete so we now have a passport with her little face on it, plus a big important envelope that has to remain sealed and only opened by US immigration when we land in DC. It will mean a few hours waiting in immigration, but it's all been approved so that is the last hurdle!!
Tomorrow will be our last day to see any sites and then get some rest before packing. There is a lot more to tell and share about the trip when we get home.
3 comments:
Casey, Elena, Dave and I have been thinking and praying and hoping everything has been going well so we're SO HAPPY that it has! We are really excited to see you, Amari and Mark. Thanks for the update on your blog!! Much love, ACED
can't wait to hear more about your trip. so glad she is finally in your arms!!!!
there has been a huge blizzard here in DC. I am sure you both know about it because your flight was canceled. Anyway...I am awaiting your call. Be safe when you come home...by the way...I have a terrible cold. Don't come near! Miss you both!
give my love to Amari!
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