We were greeted by friends and family at the airport tonight (thank you so much to all of you who came - it was
amazing!!), made it to the house by about 11:30pm, gave the kids the grand tour of the kitchen and bedrooms, had a snack, and finally made it upstairs to get ready for bed. Lizzie Senait had a hard time falling asleep (and why not - soooo much new stuff going on), but she's gone now. It's 2:30am and I'm falling over from exhaustion. More later...here are a few pictures to tide you over!
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Getting ready to leave the Transition House
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One of the first family photos
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Our beautiful daughter...
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...and our handsome second son!
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Discovering the many uses of the guest house hallways....perfectly designed for running at full speed!
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Our three incredible kids, ready for bed for the first time as a family.
My daughter just asked me why I'm crying and it's because I'm looking at pictures of your family finally all together. So happy for you, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth and Family! Welcome home! Ruth, I hope you continue to have time to post on your blog. I have really enjoyed following your journey. I have a 12 year old daughter that is also anxious to meet her sibling one day..therefore...the photo of the three sweeties just before bed was particularly touching for me. Love lots! Carolyn from Cornwall
ReplyDeletewelcome home Ruth!!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing your pictures, especially the one of Matthew running with his brother and sister. I'll be thinking of you all often, and praying that the transition goes smoothly. Congratulations on finally, finally having your family of 5 home at last.
It was fantastic to see you guys get off the plane as a family. I'm soooo happy for you. Thanks too for the pictures. They make it possible for us to follow along with you. Looking forward to my kids getting to meet your kids and I will pray for a great adjustment period for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWOW! :-)
ReplyDeleteKatie
I am in love with them already!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home Lizzie Senait and Seth Asrat!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos Ruth!--You've waited sooooo long! All the blessings to you and your new big family!!!
ReplyDeleteRuth,
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!!!
What a beautiful family you have. I love the pictures.
Enjoy getting to know one another other.
Blessings to your family of 5,
Kelly
Ahhh. You're all together. And what a beautiful family you have. And as filled with joy I am for you, I ache for them and the changes and grieving and healing that they are in the midst of. What a journey this has been and now, the real journey together starts. God is big and I look forward to seeing how he molds your family. These smiles will continue to grow bigger, and as the English understanding grows, the fun gets even crazier! :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings and prayers to you and yours!
Ramona
It's so wonderful to see pictures of you all together! I'm so VERY VERY happy for you all! So glad you're home safely.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love the pictures! Welcome home!!
ReplyDeleteAnita
love love love it!!!! We were thrilled to be there last night - thanks for letting us share the joy :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome home family of 5!!!! Have fun getting to know each other!!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
They are so gorgeous Ruth! Congrats on your beautiful family. I look forward to reading more about your life as a family of five.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice, big, beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ruth!
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Sarah
Glad you are home safe and sound. Feel free to email if you need emergency delivery of Ethiopian food. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Ruth ! It so great to see picture of your family.
ReplyDeleteYEah!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteso happy for you, Ruth.
boy oh boy, so I recognize those Weygoss railings and courtyard :-)
Nicky
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI frequent your blog, and know that you care deeply about kids in Africa.
You may or may not know that I’m the president of Vulnerable Children Society, a Canadian non-profit that works with Ethiopians to sponsor children in four different communities in Ethiopia. We have many children waiting to be sponsored, and were wondering if you, as a member of the adoption blogging community, would PLEASE POST OUR SPONSORSHIP VIDEO AND A LINK TO OUR WEBSITE ON YOUR BLOG. We would really appreciate it!! as we need your help to extend our reach and find sponsors for waiting children.
Here is the youtube video: http://youtu.be/URFzXVGjBEg
And here is a blurb about what we do. Thanks so much for your support!!! We really appreciate it!
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For only $35 a month, you can make the world of difference to a child and their family. When you work with Vulnerable Children, you know that skilled Canadian volunteers and professional Ethiopians are ensuring that your money is wisely invested in deserving children.
As the video says, ever child deserves a future. Please consider sponsoring a child.
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Congrats! So very happy for your family!
ReplyDeletealicia
WELCOME HOME!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteM is sitting beside me laughing and yelling, "Asrat-aye and seniteay"
So happy for your family!!!!!!
Just beautiful...all of you. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!! So wonderful to see your family all together at last. :) All the best as you continue to adjust.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and welcome home! Great photos! Thanks for sharing!
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