Q & A

When is our trip?
We leave this Wednesday (July 29) and will return Sunday (August 9)

What is the time difference?
In Ethiopia we will be seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

What is up with the kids while we are gone?
The kiddos will be hanging with family.

How long has our adoption journey been?
In November 2007 we decided to adopt and started the process shortly after.
One year ago today (July 25, 2008) our completed dossier arrived in Ethiopia.
On April 1st we were matched (referral) with a five year old girl.
June 3rd we passed our court date in Ethiopia.
Now – two months later we are traveling to pick up the little miss.  :)

Will we keep her name?
Yes – we can’t write her name on here at the moment, but we will be keeping the little miss’ name.  It is beautiful and means: “Thankful.”

What will we do in Ethiopia?
We’ll spend time with the little miss as much as we can.  We’ll visit orphanages, see the work Bethany Christian Services is doing, learn as much as we can about the country, the culture, and language.  We can’t wait to experience Ethiopia.

Are we packed?
For the most part yes – thanks to Vicki!  We are bringing donations for the orphanage.  T-Shirts, toys, medicine, etc...

What will we do when we get home?
Shut ourselves out from the world, hunker down and spend time together.  

What is our biggest prayer need?
That the little miss would be prepared well and have a super natural trust with us during this enormous change she will be experiencing.  We will require lots of patience, realistic expectations, and wisdom on how to best help her (and us) deal with this wonderful/difficult time of change.  Thanks!