We are here safe and sound, the flights went well. We were reminded of how long they are. Can't get to excited to turn around and do this again soon. I have not adjusted to the food well, been sick since we got here but the owner of the guesthouse is a real sweety. She keeps bringing me bland bread and sprite. She is sensitive to everyones needs and is wonderful at hospitality. The guesthouse is full of families. Two families picked up their children this week. The days have some ups and downs. Birtukan is a huge asset to these families.
Now onto the news everyone is waiting on...... Eli is WONDERFUL!!!!!! We met him today and the meeting went even better than we could've asked or imagined. He came right to me and hugged me right away. They had already prepared him that we are his mom and dad. He warmed up to us so well. His first american word was DaDa. Jim was thrilled. He then said MaMa, uh-oh, and boom. He LOVES bubbles!!! We played with bubbles for over one hour. He gave us lots of kisses and hugs and they were all wonderful. It is going to be so hard to leave him. Pray the time goes quickly. When we went to leave him today he kept putting his arms up to me wanting me to take him with us. The manager of the orphanage said this is so good, he loves you already. :) We can't wait to see him again tomorrow.
Our schedule is this.... tomorrow go to Bethany in the morning. Lunch at Guesthouse, then on to see Eli. Which by the way his orphanage is so nice, he is well cared for and loved. Tomorrow morning they will go over what to expect at court. Then tomorrow night we will go to a traditional Ethiopian restaurant. I am looking forward to the experience but dreading the food. Friday we have court at 9:00. We are 8 hours ahead of you so please pray. We must pass court!!!! Then off to a restaurant and then to the orphanage. Saturday and Sunday we can't see him but have a full schedule of sight seeing planned. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday more time with Eli.
Please pray for my stomach. I would love to feel well so I can fully enjoy this experience. Otherwise things are so good. Love Eli sooooo much. Tell Trey and Lauren that their brother is going to be so much fun. He is going to love them. We did get a lot of video and pictures of him today. We even got him giggling on video and him kissing us.
We love you all so much and can't wait to share our precious Eli with you!!!! Will try to email after court if possible. Internet connection is difficult to get. Thanks!
Love you all,
Erin
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Ridiculously excited for you guys!! I've been praying and so excited to see an update!
Wow! Very cool that the meeting went so well! Can't wait to see how your day in court went.
Sam Pickard
"We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy." Daniel 9:18
Lord, Thank You for Your hand upon the creation of this new Weimer Family. We thank You for Eli's protection and his prepared heart. We trust You for Your continued leading in all of the details for Eli and his family. We ask a special touch of healing and protection for Erin so she might be able to soak in this experience to the fullest. We ask that Jim and Erin be able to cherish this learning time both physically and in their hearts, so they can share Eli's culture with Lauren, Trey, Eli, and others for many years to come. "Lord God All-Powerful, who is like You? Lord, You are powerful and completely trustworthy." Psalm 89:8 Amen and Awesome!! I'm singing His Praises with you!
That is great news of your visit with Eli. So glad you guys are finally there. We've been praying for you guys and your travels and food issues.
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