Ethiopia Again!

I think it was somewhere about the 7 hour mark on the Ethiopian flight, Awan leaned over, with a slight tear and said, "I had no idea it was this far! Especially, when I told her we had at least 5 more hours to go. Keep in mind she had woke up at 3am to go to the Indy airport to make our flight to Dulles. She had been traveling 15hours. I think about this same time fear struck me. Why did I bring her! It's so far! Why do we make this crazy journey! Is it worth it? Flying that long you go through some emotions of regret! LOL But the moment of truth came for me, as we approched Addis, the sun rising and the mountains in the clouds, and I said to myself, "This is why!" We are home again, We are in Ethiopia Again.

Today has been filled with new emotions mostly from the perspective of Awan. She has been such a trooper! But whoever said kids don't have jet lag, well, she does! We all do. Worse this time than our other two trips! We managed to get through the airport seemlessly, our ride to the guesthouse, was late so we grabbed a taxi! Awan thought this was fasinating! No seat belts. She said " I forot to pack my airbag MOM!"  The things I love about Ethiopia all came flooding back so fast. The smells, the people, the beauty! It was good to be back.

For Awan the walk down Bole was overwhelming. I forget that I had 30 years of world experience from school, college and other sources to prepare me for this, she is seeing things here for the first time. It ate her up today. She came back to the guest house and cried. Home sick already, and completly exhausted! We all slept for about 6 hours, that is why this note is so late. But for Awan she has awoke with a new look on Addis! How ironic, Addis meaning new! She ate Chineese food tonight and loved it!! She said I wish Tucker was here he would be all over this!! Her outlook is looking better with a little sleep! We are not sure what the day holds tomorrow, but Thursday will be our first day with Samiah! We are here, we are happy and are ready to see what God has for us! But as Awan keeps reminding me, "Mom this is a BIG! Trip!" Miss you all already.