Returned from Ethiopia recently where we met the kids and attended court for their adoption. We passed court and are now anxiously awaiting a call from the department of state authorizing us to travel for our embassy appointment and bring the kids home! It just doesnt seem right leaving them in the orphanage when they legally and spiritually belong with us. Praying that we receive the travel call SOON! They are amazing. God is amazing! His plan, painful yet perfect.

Also traveled to visit Ellie's birth family. Four hour drive in a van then rented motor bikes for a 30 minute ride on dirt roads to the village. Amazing people and honored to call them family!

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