Today – we had a surprise! So, just as I was ordering our morning coffee downstairs, Adana – a nice man here – came up to me with a paper that had my name on it. It was a note from Almaz, the director of Hannah’s Hope. At the top was quickly written, “meet us downstairs at 2:30 to meet your boys….”
Yep, that was it. Can you believe it? We weren’t expecting this meeting until Monday mid-day. We did plan to go to church with Ephraim our driver, so after a quick lunch and a HUGE rain storm we headed back to meet the group.
Of course the biggest rain storm to ever hit Addis struck as we were heading back and we were late for our meeting time. We quickly shuffled off to HH.
They brought Jonah in to us, he immediately sat in Matt’s lap. Then we headed down to meet Fitsum, who was reluctant to meet us. His favorite “special mother” Genet, quickly apologized for his lack of hospitality and willingness to take the cues given, and we of course gave many allowance for this 2 year- old, afro-maniac! He is the cutest darn thing you have EVER seen. He already knows how to give dirty looks and can get his way in any situation, usually that means FOOD. Yep, loves it and is hardly without it. When one is given he wants 2! Watch out!
We visited for 2 hours and headed back to the hotel. Fitsum was happy to see us go.
But sweet Jonah, held my hand until we left and said that he was “ok” with us leaving but acted differently. He is the smartest little guy, caring for others, looking for ways to help, and loving his daddy…. already wanting to be quizzed in english and seriously, no kidding… brought a math book to Matt to practice! Can you believe it?
I just have to say, this was my prayer this morning….
“show me your ways oh Lord, teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God and Savior,
And my hope is in you all day long….”psalm 25:5-6
Pray for Fitsum- he is anxious!
Love you all.
Amanda & Matt
Ps…. Yo yo’s- big kisses from us, you’re going to love your brothers, we can see you together already. We can’t wait till Friday.
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I opened the Yonan blog and nearly fell off my chair!!!!! The first picture was you FOUR...sure didn't expect THAT till tomorrow!!! Now I'm cleaning up the mascara running down my face before our dinner guests arrive!!! How thrilling!!! A math genius and a food critic! WOW!! Talk about a sovereign God!! Jonah & Fits...we all love you already and CANNOT WAIT to smother you w/ some McGee lovin'!
Matt, Chantal, girls, & Zeke
I second that... It was a great Sunset in Colorado last night as we huddled on the back lawn to pray for the Yonans. We imagined the SON coming up on the other side of the World and the Celebration as Father, Mother and sons were UNITED! What a beautiful picture indeed. Looking forward to the next post!
Love the Molitors!