Sheep anyone?

TODD WRITING FOR THE BLOG This trip has been one incredible day after another. Riley, Emily and I feel like we have been able to really enjoy Addis Ababa because we have had a bunch of time to go sightseeing with the girls, hang out with the eighty kids at the transition house, and just hang out with other families at the guest house. As I write this, the girls are spending time with many of the former house-mates stringing beads together..and coughing. Did I mention that ALL of the kids are getting over a respiratory bug? That doesn't seem to bother any of them, but the mommies are all watching very carefully. The girls are quickly finding their place in our family and seem to be SO happy, smart, and responsive. It is obvious how well they have been loved by the caregivers at the transition home. We have seen their love for the children first-hand, and we are amazed. As a sort of thank-you gesture, we bought a sheep (yes, a sheep) and delivered it (in the trunk of our taxi) to the transition home earlier today. No doubt by the time I have written this, the caregivers and kids have feasted on a VERY fresh meal of sheep. (Riley couldn't even look at the sheep and I kept my eye on him fearing that he'd sneak out to the courtyard and set it free. We did catch him feeding it a last meal of fresh green grass.) Please continue to pray for us. Tomorrow, Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m. (6:30 a.m. EST), we will report to the US Embassy to complete the process, allowing us to bring the girls home. We are already very anxious to get them home and are SO LOOKING FORWARD to getting them into their new lives. Until then, we are enjoying Addis Ababa and the sweet time of getting to know each other. We are continually in awe of God, His presence in this process, and His presence on this trip. He has truly gone before us and prepared the way. What a ride!!! I wish I had more opportunity to write, but internet connections are unreliable over here (thus the continuing DT's). I've tried to upload a bunch of pictures, but was only able to get one of them to go through. It's on my Facebook page and I'll try to put more up in a day or two. I'll also try to write again as soon as possible. Again, we love you all and remain mindful and thankful for your support in this roller coaster of a ride. It aint over yet and we need your prayers! Peace & (Crazy) Love, Todd, Em, Riles, Misrak & Little Bitty (Misti)