Mekdes, our new darling daughter. Today we finished the final step of our adoption here in Ethiopia, our embassy apointment.
Here's a few more details about Mekdes, or Mekdi as we often call her, her name- which was given to her by her adoring birth parents, means Holy of Holies. Her birthday is in September and she is 5 years old. She's been in the orphanage for over a year, she'd already been there 6 months when we got her referral. She's gained 13 lbs in the past year and grown 4 inches. English will be her 3rd language.
In meeting with her social worker yesterday we were told that she prays often for the Lord to guide her path, for the other children in the orphanage to find families, and for her church in America, that she can be a part of a church.
Mekdes and Ella have spent the day in non stop play, running all over the guesthouse playing with the other children. Mekdes seems to favor me over Greg for now and even gives me unsolicited kisses.
Mekdes just brought flowers in from the yard and tucked it behind Ella's ear. We are so enjoying this time with our daughters and are so glad that we brought Ella with us!!
4 comments:
How wonderful! So excited for y'all!
YAY!!! She sounds darling and I am so happy that Ella has a sister! They are going to be bestest of friends!
Enjoy the rest of your trip and looking forward to seeing pics of all 3 of your cuties together!
This is so sweet! I tried calling you guys before you left. We are so happy for you and can't wait to meet Mekdi! Love, K&B
Awesome! So glad that you are through Embassy and that the girls are having a great time. Can't wait to meet Mekdes.
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