And speaking of Madam C...I am enjoying watching our little adventure through her eyes. She loves the bumps on the roads, loves the people everywhere, doesn't mind that her shoes are beyond dirty, and loves the "hotel" (well, that's what she calls it anyhow...though admits the bathroom isn't her favorite). She said the food here is not very good, but the pizza is "awesome" (that was what we had for lunch today). She has told us for 2 years now she wants to be a missionary, and as Kyle and I sat behind her and Habtamu in the van (see photo below), it was obvious she could handle a life like this. Amazing! And you know what? When I asked Habtamu what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said "I will play soccer" and Chelsea quickly added "And I still want to be a missionary!"
Meanwhile, Jared is totally patient and accepting of everything here, but also admits "I couldn't live here - ever!" He knows he's eating just for nourishment and not enjoyment, but he isn't complaining at all. He said he can't wait for us to get home, and said that people who go to countries like this must be pretty amazing because he couldn't do it. Love, love, love his honesty...and totally appreciate how he looks out for his brother and sister while we're out. He also enjoys a courtyard soccer game between the staff and himself :o)
The pictures above would be Jared (who started it!!!!) trying to teach the other two how to make noises with a soda bottle. Habtamu was laughing when he made his first real "noise" and poor Chelsea about passed out trying so hard.
Habtamu's uncle goes to the Embassy tomorrow at 3:00. Pray that we pass early enough in the day that we can get an Embassy appointment by Friday!
Note to Corey: We saw a commercial for the Avengers and Habtamu jumped up to get closer to the TV. He can't wait to see it with you - we told him you were going to take him. He smiled great big and said "Me and Corey will see it, yes?" Guess you and he have plans with your dad as soon as we get home!
Note to Miranda: Chelsea thinks Habtamu's hair feels "cool" and said "I bet MJ will want to pet it too." Better get your hair-styling kit ready...Habtamu says it feels relaxing when people play with his hair (which he said he wants to grow out - YEA!)
PS. While at the care center Kyle said something that sort of surprised me. It went something like "You know, there are some really cute kids there." Not sure why that sort of surprised me...but it did. And, while standing in line for our Visa's Sunday morning we met a family who was here for court for two kids...two kids that are going to make #10 and #11 for that particular family. Suddenly 5 seems like a walk in the park for my sweetie!
I can't explain how seeing (and experiencing) what you two have done over the years to help other people has affected me and, well it still does. Your family is amazing and I'm not surprised at all that Chelsea wants to be a missionary, it totally fits her. May god be with all of you on this special journey, and don't forget to get a hold of me when you are back and rested because we can't wait to meet Habtamu.
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