october travel

We will be traveling for our first trip to Ethiopia in October.  It is on this trip that we will get to spend time with Mekdes as well as have our first court appointment.  It is both exciting and overwhelming to think that there may be a light at the end of this adoption tunnel.  So many things are going through my head and heart at the moment. Should organize a shoe drive for the orphans at Hannah’s Hope?  If I do and it is successful, how will I get all the shoes to the children?  For whatever the reason, I know you cannot ship to the orphanage.  What kind of things should we bring to do with Mekdes on the days we get to spend time with her?  What items should we purchase to bring home that will most remind Mekdes of her beautiful country, Ethiopia?  What food can I bring that Shawn will eat as I know he is not the most adventurous eater and the thought of Ethiopian food can be a bit intimidating.  How will we make phone calls to the girls back home?  Will we be able to send pictures/movies via the internet?  My list of questions goes on and on!  There are another pile of questions when it comes to leaving our four girls with my folks for the week.  With four active schedules, I am not sure how my parents  are going to manage the chaos that is our home on a day to day basis.  I do know that everything will work out and that this will be a grand adventure  and momentous meeting that will forever change our lives. IT WILL ALL WORK OUT!!!!!