David's Ethiopian Blog

Micah’s first week in the United States consisted of 3 consecutive doctors’ visits, an x-ray, breathing treatments, three shots of rocephin and omnicef.  The first Sunday we were back Micah wasn’t himself so we took him to the doctor that Monday morning were he tested positive for RSV and was suspected of having pneumonia.  We then take off to the hospital to get

I have been told by several people that we have left them hanging on the blog, so this is an attempt to give an update of what has happened since we came home. 

We have made it to the states.   Got into DC this morning around 8:45.  Made it through customs fine and all the luggage came through and is rechecked.  All of us have had lunch and Micah is now asleep. 

Just got done reading all the comments and we have enjoyed reading them all.  It brings great comfort to know that we have such a supportive and loving bunch of family and friends.  We are truly blessed by all of the relationships we have with all of you.  Glenn, I don’t know who is more emotional you or me.  God has truly broken my heart on this trip.

Sarah would write some but she can’t get away from the Aljazeera and catching up on her 80’s and 90’smovies or ETV (Ethiopian TV).  Trust me it would be better if she would write, but she is not willing to put down her son long enough to write anything. 

Around 10:30am Sarah was awaken by Micah and me playing around on the floor.  She then took over the playing while I got ready for the big Embassy appointment.  Wanting to look like me, I dared to use one of Sarah’s razor and shaved my week old beard off.  It wasn’t as bad I thought it was going to be.  If you are ever in this situation just take a hot shower

As I sat down to write this with my coffee and the sun from a beautiful Ethiopian sunrise warming up my shoulders I was interrupted by a beautiful boy smiling at me through the slates of his crib.  Of course I had to stop and take care of my little man.  The diaper has been changed and the bottle along with rice cereal  now sit in his belly waiting for it to trigger the other

Right now I am ready to through this computer through the wall (I promise I wont Naomi).  For some reason it will not let me post this message all at once.  I hope it gets itself worked out by tomorrow.  There is a paragraph that I cannot get posted and now the dogs are out again, so I am off to the gas station.  Just kidding.

After another interesting ride in Addis we find our self in front of a house made to look like a hut with cord light decorations.  Once we entered the door the smell of frankincense smacked your nose around and then beautiful traditional Ethiopian music tickled your ears.  We were seated stage right and had a great view of the musicians and dancers.  Drink orders

It has been a busy day today with a lot going on.  Tomorrow is the Embassy date so pray that all will go smoothly.  In addition there is a chance that we will be able to meet the birth mother.  Please pray for us and her during this meeting.