There were so many life changing events on our journey to Africa, it is hard to put everything into words. We were able to spend 1 week getting to know the people and culture of Ethiopia and it was all very inspiring. While there, we were able to do some shopping, go for a cultural dinner show, visit 2 historical museums, went on a day trip to Sodore and enjoyed the beautiful country along the way. We also were able to bring Micah to church with us on Sunday...talk about breath taking. It is amazing how even songs that we sing all the time at our church here in the US can take on a whole new meaning when sung among the people of such a struggling but strong and proud people. I was brought to tears thinking of the gift that we had been given and reminded of the pain his mother must have went through when she chose to give him a better life, to give us a son. We are loving being Micah's parents and know that this journey and everything that has been involved has been a true gift from God!
We tried to capture a lot of our journey through photos, so that we can share Micah's country with him. Here is a link to those pictures, enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/troeds14
God Bless ~Melissa
2 comments:
Wonderful pictures and news. Congratulations Melissa and Scott, I know it has been a long journey to this point, enjoy!
Hi Melissa,
Steve and I were so excited to follow your blog. We're glad you made it home safely and that things went well in Ethiopia. Micah is beautiful!! The photos are awesome...brings back lots of great memories for us! We would love to talk to you and your husband sometime to find out more about your trip and the process through BFAS. We are planning to start the Ethiopia adoption process in summer!!! Please e-mail me privately when you have a chance and would like to talk. sgfidlin5@yahoo.com
Enjoy your first Christmas with Micah. What an awesome blessing God has given you!!
Gina :)
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