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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Precious

Kyah is many things, but precious fits her best!  We picked Kyah up yesterday after going to a prep at Bethany's head quarters in Ethiopia and lunch.  It was wonderful returning to her orphanage and knowing we were leaving with her this time!  We were there with one other couple from the US who are adopting 3 children (ages 14, 11 & 7)  The orphanage makes a big deal out of their kids leaving so they have a ceremony for everyone.  A big handful of kids from the orphanage attend and the nannies lead our children down the big steps to us.  The kids being adopted wear traditional Ethiopian clothing.  Kyah had a long white dress with blue stripes and matching head band.  Her hair was braided with colorful bands.  =)   She didn't like the ceremony at all and cried the whole time!  ha!  They make a video of it for us and my guess is all we'll hear is her cries.  LOL

She is such a little honey!  She is changing right before our eyes!  She would sit with her hands at her side and not try to reach for anything or do much at first.  Now, (just 18 hours after getting her) she figured out how to reach her hand inside the cheerio bag!  She can walk, which looks so darling since she's so tiny!  Last night we couldn't get her to eat or drink much and we were getting concerned.  She's making up for it today!

Todd just commented on the fact that God sped up the process at the end knowing that Kyah needed to be with her family soon!  She has just begun to "come alive" in the past few hours!  It's amazing!  She seems real shy and we haven't really heard her voice, except for the cries at yesterday's ceremony.

It's such a blessing to have this one-on-one time with her this week.  Right now, Todd is asleep on the couch with Kyah sleeping on his chest.   

She is such a precious blessing from God!

 

5 comments:

  1. Yeah!!! She is with you!! What an awesome feeling and waves of emotion you must be going through. You have your daughter and she is coming home............

    Tim and Sherri

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  2. So happy for you! Finally you can touch her,love on her, smell her,love on her, hold her, love on her, kiss her, love on her, hug her, love on her, laugh at her, love on her, cuddle with her, love on her, feed her,love on her, look at her,love on her, smile at her,oh...and did I say love on her :) Thank you Lord for the safe travel you gave to Todd and Carrie. Please continue to be with them as they finish this process of bringing Kyah HOME!!!

    The Postmas

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  3. It's just like having a new baby girl! Having her sleep on daddy's chest is always so adorable! I loved that feeling as a new mommy...and Dennis always loved it too! How precious! So excited for you! Keep us posted!

    Holly Kroeze

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  4. I was barely breathing as I read the post! I couldn't wait to get through it so that I could hear how she is and how she reacted. Wow, it really seems that she can feel your deep love and care for her and that she is bonding already. To be sleeping on Todd... what a precious picture that paints in my mind! Thank you Lord for all the miracles we've seen in this process already, and thankful in advance for all the things you're going to do. So excited to see pictures and then to see her in person! ENJOY and REST in GOD. You're living inside the miracle you've dreamed of for two years. Love and hugs!
    Myrna and Cliff

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  5. How Wonderful! You have her and she's with her forever mommy and daddy!!! I'm so excited for you. Enjoy every minute during this special bonding time. Safe travels home to the US. Looking forward to hearing more about her and seeing pictures. Hugs, Kelli P.

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