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!



They held a coffee ceremony in our honor.  Ellie made herself right at home.


Ellie shared her candy with cousins.


False banana plants in the huts back yard.




The entire trip was amazing. Even though we had two flat tires and had to hitch a ride with strangers back to addis, wouldn't change a thing. Priceless!