Nov
24
2010
Day Four {saying goodbye}
It has been a quiet day today. Our friends boarded their plane last night leaving us alone and without entertainment 
We woke up leisurely and headed to Hannah’s Hope at 9:30. It was a beautiful morning and we spent several hours outside playing with the babies. After their morning bottles, they bring them outside for a bit of sunshine and play time. The smallest babies are lined up in bouncy seats…the older ones play on an outdoor mat or swing in swings. There is one adorable little guy who loves water and they seem to always set out a bucket for him to splash in.
We sat on the steps and just held Daniel. We are learning so much about his personality. Almaz hit the nail on the head when she called him an “old soul”. We got to talk with her for a long time this morning about his past and she shed some new light on his situation. The culture in Ethiopia is so very different than America. It is hard to imagine what people here endure. We talked about Daniel’s age, his birth date, and his health. He seems to finally be feeling so much better although we are still suspecting asthma (Almaz agrees). He is small for 6 months but his age may not be that accurate…he seems like a 4 month old to me in terms of size and strength (although he is VERY close to sitting up…he is stronger than I anticipated!) He is extremely alert and has the BEST laugh you have EVER heard. He smiles freely and often…and his smile will completely melt your heart. He is popular with the special mothers because he is such a flirt!!
We went back to Hannah’s Hope in the afternoon for a bit for a few more snuggles and then it was time to say goodbye. I knew this would be hard. I can’t describe the heart ache in walking away from your son. It will be a constant reminder to me of the sacrifice his birth mother made to give him a new life. My arms are aching to hold him, to smell his sweet skin, or to touch his soft curls. We are praying for a quick return. My eyes locked with Anat’s as I handed him over to her and in that brief moment that only mother’s (and special mothers) understand we connected. She will love him for me until we return.
Hang on little man. We are coming back!
Jenn, I can’t imagine how hard that part of the process must be. My mama heart aches just thinking about it. I’m thankful that he seems to have some very special ladies taking care of him until you get back to him {soon!}. Praying, praying, praying for that December date!
P.S. Oh my, can he be any more squishably delicious?!
What an incredible journey! I cannot wait to see more pictures….he is just amazing!!!! Congratulations on passing first court date! I cannot fathom how hard it must be to leave him. You will be in my prayers.
Ohhhh Jenn,
My heart breaks for you. I can’t even fathom what you must be feeling right now. Your posts this week have really touched me – bringing burning tears to my eyes and giving me goose bumps. I pray you get to bring your baby home by the end of the year. What a gift you are to each other…
Hugs!!
My heart hurts for you. This journey you are on is so difficult, but imagine how beautiful the reunion will be….when he is completely yours to love on forever!
Oh Jenn – I know this was an impossible moment and I pray that God comforts you as you leave Daniel behind for but a moment and fills with joy knowing this is the last time you will be apart forever! Your photos speak a thousand words and so did your heart words. I will never forget my time in ET and pray to return one day.
Big hugs and much love!
Many blessings to you and your family this Thanksgiving!
Jill
Love those little feet and that hand! When Ben came home, he was 14 months old and wore 9 month close. If Daniel is almost sitting up, he may be a little bit older. I’m sure it will be so hard telling him bye!! Safe journey home!
I was holding back the tears and then I read your second paragraph and they couldn’t be contained! I’m thankful he has special caregivers, but there is *no one* like you, his very own mother, to love him! Will be praying for a speedy return and for your heart to be comforted while you are away from your precious baby boy……who I’m pretty sure has *the* most adorable little tootsies!!!!
Oh Jenn….My heart aches for you and my emotions push to the surface as I read about the place where our sons are. So many wish they could jump on a plane just to be there with you. Thank you for giving us a glimpse and allow us to daydream about what our experience will be like in a few months. Prayers for your momma heart as you travel home and wait for your call about embassy dates!
Oh this made me CRY!!! Praying for a very quick Embassy date… Oh how I hope he’s in your arms FOREVER soon!
wow I’m loving reading about your journey to meet daniel – what a blessing to be able to meet him now even though I’m sure you long to take him home rather than say farewell.
this weekend I’m going to celebrate the birthday of a precious little fella whom my friends have parented for the past 15 months after bringing him home her from the phillipines. wow it is such an amazing thing to witness this little boy grow, physically, in confidence, in language, developmentally, in trust and in love of his new family.
I also have friends who are missionaries in Addis – at Bingham Academy they are working and ministering to the missionary kids who go to school their.
I hope that the next period of waiting flies by and before you know it you’re taking daniel home to meet your other babies. thank you so much for sharing, you have no idea how much this has warmed my heart and made the idea of adopting a child in the future, while difficult, seem so so so rewarding!
thanks.
What a Thanksgiving. It sounds like Sam is going to have a flirting companion. I hope you have another pink cowboy hat! Safe return.
Ugh…can’t even imagine that goodbye. Praying you are there again before Christmas to bring Daniel home FOREVER!
Tears, tears and more tears reading this. Jenn, my heart just broke reading this. I can’t imagine the good-bye. Praying, praying, praying for a quick return date so you can swoop in there and bring that gorgeous baby boy of yours home to your amazing family!
This journey you have shared is just amazing! We are praying so hard for you guys and Daniel!!!! What a gift! You guys are truly blessed with open hearts and an amazing faith and family! We love you!!!!
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