Update

Hi all.

Sorry about the lack of updates.  All is well in Ethiopia.  This trip is much different than the previous trips.  On all the other trips we have been out and about in the city visiting different historical, cultural and humanitarian sites.  Sometime in the past four years since we adopted Nevaeh, the government has generally frowned upon foreign families taking their children out around town.  If the children are over 4, then it is ok, so Kidist doesn't yet make the cutoff. So we have largely been holed up at the guesthouse.  Emily has been  more stir crazy than me since I have made a few excursions into town to see some old friends (from Kolfe) and a few of the orphanages.   

Since we got Kidist, she has been completely attached to Emily all day long.  Playing, dressing up, doing hair, going up and down the stairs, going up and down the stairs, going up and down the stairs.  Men in general still aren't her favorite but thanks to some of the training that we did prior to the adoption (Karen Purvis videos, Pathways Training at Gladney, books, etc), she is slowly allowing me to do more things with her.  I have even gotten several kisses out of her and a few hugs.  But at night, I think my ears get pointy and my fangs come out, because I am much scarier at night. 

Speaking of night, the power went out for several hours yesterday.  During the day, it isn't such a big deal, but at night it makes the city very dark.  You hear an occasional generator, but overall, there is no light and sound.  We were up by candelight last night before bed.  Nothing like camping in a city with millions of people. 

Today is our last day here before our long trip home.  We have some shopping left to do and we are going to learn how to make coffee using their brewers.  We will have a bunch of pictures when we get back but logistically it is difficult to post them here. 

Scott