As I was packing the past three nights I have been worried about the extra fees we might have to pay because all our luggage was well over the weight limit. We tried to pack as light as possible but one bag in particular was almost 20 pounds to heavy! When we went to the counter to check in, the employee helping us said she would let all the bags go though without a hitch. She did warn us however that Ethiopian Airlines may charge us extra on the long trans-atlantic flight.
After our flight arrived in DC early we had to stand in another line to get our next set of tickets. It was while we were in this queue that we met two women flying back home to Addis Ababa. Both have come from different parts of the country and had different stories but they have already befriended us and provided us with their contact information while we are all in country! They even taught us how to say "I love you" in Amharic. While I sit here two other ladies from NYC who are from Ethiopia just ohhed and ahhed over Talo's picture!
After recieving our tickets we went to look for something to eat while we wait for the flight. On the way we met a couple who lives in southern NH that has adopted 2 children from Ethiopia. They have even started a business there to help with the poverty over there. So suffice it to say that God is most definatly is lighting our path!
Well, until we land again I'm going to sign off. That for all your prayers!
-Jonathan
6 comments:
Sitting here thanking God for His many mercies and graces along the way, and even today. Tears run as I am excited for you guys, and also reminiscing the many emotions I remember feeling on our journey to Simeon and then to Naomi! Praying for you all! Jessie
Jon and Jolene
Wow! Wow!
How Great our God! So amazing his love is and leading the way! You know how to say I love you already to Talo!
Blessings, so excited to here more.
love you so much
Mom and Dad, and Aunt Candice and Uncle Mike say Hi, they are up here reading this too.
That is so cool. It is so cool to hear your God sightings and how he is lighting your path. Blessings to the three of you annd that these next 2 weeks are awesome. Thoughts and prayers are with you guys,
We think of you often as a family, love you guys,
Kyle Fenton
Hi Jon and Jolene,
Sue Leary now living in Maine; miss seeing you guys at FCC. So thrilled about your journey and Talo. I can see he is easy to fall in love with, what a precious adorable gift from God. Many blessings to you; so excited to hear this. Looking forward to your upcoming blogs.
Just to set the records straight, Buddy and Kelsey are my dogs, popped up here from my Google account name.
Love, Sue
Oh how good to "hear" from you guys!!! I am so blessed to hear God is already at work... and honestly expect nothing less from Him!!! Wow... it's gonna be amazing for you guys! We are praying every moment! Love your whole family :o)
Lauren and the mills gang
p.s. nice t shirt jolene ;o) adrian will be proud
Oh what an awesome God we have!! We have been following your journey since you left for the airport I even looked up your flight to see we you were in the air I cant wait to hear about your time there WE are praying for Talos transition and your tie there
We love you guys and cant wait till your return with your son!! Love Aunt Candice & Uncle mike
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