OCTOBER 3, 2008

We are counting down the days now. Our bedroom floor is covered with piles of clothes, toys for the kids, medicines we just might need while we are there and donations for the orphanage. It's chaos! But today I chose to chaperone Noel's field trip to a local playhouse because I'm not sure I'll be able to do too many other field trips this year.

Anyway, this afternoon I got this wonderful e-mail from a couple we met a couple of weeks ago who live in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento. They are in Ethiopia right now picking up their 3-year-old son, so they blessed me with this message. My heart is warmed knowing we are getting such sweet kids. We are truly blessed.

Esther,
I wanted to let you know that we met your children today. We were fortunate enough this afternoon to play with all 10 children in teh care center who are between the ages of 3-6. Your children are beautiful! They are well behaved and just waiting for you guys to come get them. I can't spell their names and can't remember if the B or G is older but I wanted to give you an idea of their size. B, the girl is just a little smaller that G. They both were wearing size 4 and 5T clothing. There were very happy and we gave them lots of hugs and kisses. You are very lucky.