Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Day two with Hiwot

This may be short, I am completely exhausted. I will go into more detail about all these things in a later postToday was a crazy day! Hiwot is such a trooper though. She hung right in there. They first thing on our agenda was to meet the boys. We went to the orphanage where they were and where Hiwot spent most of her time (when we got her she was in the tansition house). Everytime a nanny tried to take her, she would cry. Once she got back to us, she was fine. It was wonderful to know that we were the only ones that could console her.
The boys were wonderful! They are both so beautiful! And so skinny! Hiwot probably weighs more than Kenenisa. We played soccer and catch and had a great time. They are awesome football(soccer) players. Chera was doing some pretty fancy things. Justin was having a great time and coaching them! I have some great video that I can't wait to show everyone. They took us on a tour of the orphanage and the children performed  a few songs for us. Chera led the group in a prayer. So precious! I have video of that too. The goodbye was rough. Justin explained that we would come back to see them as soon as we could. Chera told us that he was "happily waiting." He is so mature for his age and Kenenisa is just your typical 3 year old, into everything. We ended everything on a happy note, playing more football!
Next Hiwot had a doctor's appointment. The neurologist wanted Hiwot's birthmom to come so he could get more information for us about her medical history. To have a doctor facilitate this was such a blessing! I was very impressed with the doctor although the clinic was extremely primative. In the end he believed that her delay was caused by an infection that she had while in the first orphanage. This is what we thought, so it was no big surprise. He believed that she would improve greatly once she started receiving PT. Spending time with the birthmom was hard, but wonderful. My heart ached for her thinking about her saying goodbye to Hiwot for the last time. I think that it was reassuring for her to spend so much time with us today. We learned so much about her and about Hiwot. I am very thankful.
I know I have made many tying errors and might not even make sense in parts of the email. I am a little delerious from being so tired! No emotional rollercosters planned for tomorrow!
PS: our computure broke, so not skype for us this week!

2 comments:

  1. Thinking about you guys with Hiwot & the boys just brings tears of joy for me.....I can't imagine how you guys must be feeling right now! What a special time for her birth mother to be able to meet with her forever family & know that she will be in more than the best of hands! So thankful for a wonderful visit with your boys & encouraging news..that is just awesome! They sound so sweet & we look forward to seeing all the pictures you've taken! Praying for some good rest & the rest of your trip continues to go well. So happy for you guys & thankful that Hiwot is bonding so well with her momma & daddy...can't wait to meet her! Sending you much love~ Karen & Jason Henage

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  2. I am so happy for you! It is so neat to read about your trip - we were visiting the same places only one month ago...so surreal. I am so happy that Hiwot is doing so well with you - she is definitely a joyful little girl. Happy to hear that your visit with the boys went well. They are such adorable boys - so sweet. You will be in my prayers as you travel. Best wishes for a smooth embassy appointment and trip home. I can't wait to read more :)

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