January 16, 2011, approximately 3 p.m. in Ethiopia, Hannah is 5 months old this day.
The Transition Home: Owned by our adoption agency and where Hannah has been since she was about 6 weeks old.
Nanny Hiwot (pronouced Hewitt) brought Hannah 7 hours in a car from an orphanage in Wolayta to the Transition house in Addis and is the one who cares for her at the transition home now. Our hearts are comforted that Hannah is in her care while she can't yet be home.
Learning and asking questions about Hannah. Nanny Hiwot has wonderful English!
Hannah's bed. Note the boy in the bassinet next to Hannah's. I commented on how small he was, then Nanny Hiwot says,"No, your baby was small." Hannah has made remarkable improvement from her malnutrition when she first arrived to the transition home.
We asked Nanny Hiwot about her reading choices. She is a believer!
Another sweet nanny who cares for these sweet babies.
Our ride to the guest house...carseats are not required in Ethiopia.
So glad to have her safe and sound and near to us for 3 days.
Ethiopia 2011 to be continued..
18 comments:
The black and white of you kissing her cheek.... Oh my. I was holding in the tears pretty well until that moment and then I lost it. Wonderful job documenting this all. It makes me long for our girl even more. Love you guys and are so encouraged by your faith!
tears!!!! what a beautiful documentary of your first meeting! hannah is magnificent!
Oh My Goodness...tears, is right! You all look so well suited to each other...it's a family! Praise God and thank you for sharing!
Oh, my, the pictures and story are just so amazing and truly overwhelming...All honor and praise to His holy name for laying this tremendous challenge and joy on your family's heart... She is a beauty and we can't wait to meet her!
She's so beautiful and looks completely at peace with you both.
Do the babies stay in the nanny's room? What a precious lady to care for the babies the way she does.
I'm so happy for you both and will continue to pray for a speedy reunion.
This is wonderful! She is so precious, and I cannot wait to meet her when she comes home!
I love her already. I can tell you both do too. Can't wait to meet her.
i'm sorry to leave yet another comment but i had to add this: hello tory! can we say national geographic!!! all the images are phenomenal!!! i can't stop looking at them and smiling! :)
Ooooh! Beautiful...Hannah, the pictures, the two of you with her. So sweet to see these. Her features are adorable. That little mouth is just too cute!
What tearfully sweet pictures of you both and your smiles for that sweet girl. It is so great to see the Lord's protection on Hannah with her loving Nanny. I know your heart has such peace just by knowing she is in good hands.
Okay, totally weeping like a mad-woman over here. She is PRECIOUS PRECIOUS PRECIOUS...and so is your sweet smile in all of these pictures.
We'll be praying for your new court date! Hopefully it won't be too much of a setback.
Bawled the entire way through! What an answer to prayer!
I love all your pictures!!! She is such a Beautiful little girl! I'm sorry to hear court didn't go as well as ya'll had liked, but am positive it will all work out! Thanks for sharing in your journey and can't wait to hear how Hannah's first car seat experience plays out! :-)
Serious tears of joy looking at these pictures. Hannah is just beautiful!
Beautiful! Love that we were there with you guys, what a honor, love your blog!
OH MY!! Beautiful, just very happy for you guys. Of course the water works are out over here :) I'm so encouraged that your court date was rescheduled so quickly. We had one at the end of January that did not pass and did not receive another until the beginning of April. So I am so glad for you guys!! I want to continue to pray for your family.
Beautiful. Amazing. Kedra, she just BELONGS in your arms! You can see it in the pictures! Isn't that amazing! That is our God right there! Definitely your daughter! :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us. The pictures are incredible. We will continue to pray her home!
thanks for sharing the pictures. This little girl is very lucky to have you and Tory for her parents.
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