Today we left home on the beginning of our journey. We left Phoenix with thankful hearts that the super crabby luggage check in lady allowed us to take an extra piece of luggage donations with us. Neither woman at the check in desk was too happy to help us, but thankfully we had received an okay the day prior from a very lovely employee at Sky Harbor airport. So while we had to return one bin of donations back to the van, we were thankful that we had one headed with us to Ethiopia. Nothing, NOTHING, was going to steal my "joy" today as we headed off to meet our Sophie.
Jason and I marveled at how this was the first time in a long time that we had been alone together. We also joked about how easy traveling was without four kids, two car seats, coloring books, dvd players, and goldfish crackers is. We even ate dinner together at a table for two. No interruptions, no noise, the food was still hot, and I didn't have to cut it or blow on it for anyone! It all feels a little strange. Strange, but so nice.
Tomorrow we head back to the airport, where we will recheck all our luggage again. We hope that all 5 pieces arrive with us in Addis Ababa on Wed, the 24th. We are so excited to get to Ethiopia and can hardly stand the suspense of finally meeting our daughter. I can hardly contain my "joy"!
We appreciate all the prayers being said for us, our kids at home, and Sophie.
Next time you hear from us we hope to be Addis Ababa!
Paige and Jason
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