A Christmas blessing.....friendship!

Some will criticize what we are doing by adopting older children, but the Lord has given us peace and even blessed us with people who share our heart for adoption, Ethiopia, and orphans. Back in the summer we just "happened" to meet Yodahe. She is a student here at the local University in town and has been in the US for 3 or 4 years. Her father and mother made the decision to move their family here in order to provide a good education for their children. Yodahe is a beautiful lady, inside and out. She loves the Lord and has a passion for her home country and a desire to someday open an orphanage! Only the Lord could line up this meeting! She speaks Amharic fluently and English as well. She will be a true blessing to have around when the girls arrive. I am sure she is one who they will turn to in times of homesickness or sadness and confusion. I am believing and praying that the transition and adjustment when the girls come home will be an easy and smooth one. With that said, we know there will be rough patches and feel that God has given Yodahe to all of us! We are looking forward to getting together with her to learn the ways of Ethiopian cooking, heritage and the language. Last week we were able to share a meal with her and some of her college friends and it was so nice getting to know her and ask about a million! questions about Ethiopia, food, language, hair... you name it, I asked it! Thanks Yodahe!! I pray that our relationship grows and she can feel as though she is one of ours as well!

Thank you to all that have donated thus far. Every penny counts. Truly.
We didn't meet our Monday challenge goal...but we got over half way there! Good enough for us!

8 more days to participate in your chance at a Wii and make a difference in the lives of two precious little girls.