Homeward Bound Tonight

It is 7:00 a.m. Friday morning right now in ET, and we are a little more than happy today is the day we start our journey home. Roger is doing great (but hungry), Ari is doing great (but sleeping less at night), and I am sick (but managing). I came to Ethiopia with a little bit of a stuffy nose, and now it is a full-on hacking cough with really horrible sinus issues. Basically the exact same thing Ari has (take this as a warning, all of you who will be at the airport!). I've also been sick down south for about three days now, and while Cipro might take care of the problem, it also contributes to it for a while. Ugh. Roger and I have made an executive decision and have decided to pony up the money to fly first class from here to D.C if it is still available at time of check-in at the airport. Maybe we will be a little more comfortable?!? Overall, we have been very blessed with our time in Ethiopia and it has been an awesome week. We've seen so many places, experienced great restaurants, and met some amazing people. Oh, yeah, and we passed through embassy yesterday with flying colors!! What a wonderful feeling it was to walk out of embassy knowing this adoption is a done deal. I will go back and blog about the days I've missed when I get home. So thank you again for all your prayers and well wishes. God has blessed us beyond measure with this little boy and what a privilege it is to be his parents. Please continue to keep us in your prayers for a safe trip home. We are sooooo looking forward to seeing all of you soon and introducing you to the newest member of our family!!

Love, Roger, Abby & Ari