We saw pictures of both of our new kiddos yesterday! We received our first update on Julia with several beautiful photos and we had our final ultrasound. Someone told me I was glowing – I’m pretty sure it was a combination of the events of the day, the Colorado sunshine, and the magic of Laura Gellar makeup.
Julia was moved from her hometown in southern Ethiopia to Addis Ababa this week in order for her to get her birth certificate, passport and required medical examinations completed. Then, Ryan and I will head over there and all that is left is an immigration appointment at the US Embassy and a long plane ride home. The pictures they included showed her playing with the baby-photo album and wrapped up in the baby blanket we sent her. One picture showed her gazing at a picture of the girls and me. It took my breath away.
Evidently, she is not a very good eater anyway and there has been concern over her lack of eating after the move. They should let us know early next week if her eating has improved. Of course, as a Mom, I spend a lot of time thinking about, planning for, and (in this case, worrying about) the nutrition that my children need. There is not really anything that I can do from here other than pray for her and be prepared as possible for the needs she will have once I get to her. I am thankful for a husband who offers me much reassurance and for my God who can do all things.