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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

We've Got an Extra Passenger Now

So we went to pick up Tegegne today to take him home. It was nice to finally have a son that is with us, rather than one halfway across the world waiting for us. It was really great to play with him and bring him to our room. He eats like a horse and had about 1 1/2 pieces of pizza and a whole banana. He is on a special malnutrition formula that we were told to give him. His stomach sticks out because of this. It is cute, but at the same time kind of sad. He'll never be hungry again. Thank the Lord, for that.

Bath time was a success and so was play time. We are figuring out how far his development has come. He seems to be rather independent, putting on his shirt and blowing his nose when helped. He understands a lot of what we need from him. He also knows "no" as I found after telling him not to touch something. He cried, sad lip and all. He is testing us, but it is good. He needs to know who is Dad, and who is Mom.

He comes to us and hugs, kisses, and sits on laps. Hopefully this will continue as we attach to each other. Kristyn just rocked him to sleep and gave him his formula. He is so soft. He'll see how he sleeps, he has had a pretty big day. Tomorrow we will go apply for his Visa. This is a pretty important meeting. We are safe, God is continually giving us mercy.












10 comments:

  1. he is sooooo stinkin' cute! can't wait for him and Add to eat pizza and bananas together.

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  2. Ahhhh, I am so full of joy, thankfulness and anticipation. I can't wait for you all to be home. Love you all very much!

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  3. Sweet, sweet, sweet!!! Overwhelmed with joy for you. What a beautiful family!!

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  4. So fun! That is the best family picture ever! I am so happy for the three of you! Y'all are amazingly wonderful! (Tell "T"--the AWAA guy that I said hello! How did he like his iPod cover?!?!?)

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  5. i am so excited and happy for you guys. i can't wait until he's sleeping in his special little bed, in his special bedroom, in your beautiful home.

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  6. Aunt Donna and I are loving your pictures and everything you write goes straight to the heart. Wow!!!
    Love, love, love you Mom
    So anxious to see you ALL and wrap my arms around little T!
    Love and Blessings, Aunt Donna

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  7. What a wonderful day! My heart is so full and so happy! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of this beautiful moment.

    The Hendrickson Family

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  8. stinkin' awesome!! just awesome!

    can't wait to see you guys back in the states!!

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  9. Congrats on your recent adoption! I'd love to connect with you two. I travel to pickup my son Caleb in Addis on Sunday. He's from Soddo as well. I know life will be crazy for you guys as it will be for me as well, so take you time, but I'd truly love to meet you. Truly.
    Best,
    Katie
    www.gettinggrace.com

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  10. Absolutely wonderful. We are so happy for you guys. We can't wait to meet your beautiful son!

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