This morning we were escorted back to the Post Office area for more souvenirs. I must say that I enjoyed this trip more than the other two times we went. I think because it was early, before 10 a.m., so there were not many people out and we could focus on buying our items. We picked up several items for Ty and the girls, and even a few for ourselves. A common phrase in Amharic is Eshee...means OK. Brian has gotten into the habit of using Eshee this week, so it seemed apropos that he buy a shirt with the Amharic spelling. In about 1 hour we had everything bought and were headed back to our guest house.
We have a friend here, Girma, who had invited us to his house for lunch. He called just as we were leaving our shopping area and we worked out a place to meet so that we could just get in the car with him. It was the first time I've ever sat in the front seat, on a busy road with a baby in my lap. That was weird. We arrived safely and I hope Ty doesn't expect that happen when we get home. I'm wondering how he'll deal with the US car seat?
Girma and his wife hosted a lovely lunch of dora wat, lentils, injera and another dish I can't name. We met their family and friends and everyone complimented us on Ty. They also congratulated us. The older gentleman, whose name I don't think we were ever told because he was affectionately known as father (he is close with Girma and a retired Priest), gave me the best compliment yet. After we were there for about an hour he said to Girma and Brian..."I can't believe how lucky that boy is. Look how she loves him, as if he is her very own." He is my own, but I know what he was talking about and I felt honored to receive the compliment. Girma's wife and her sister took turns walking Tamirat, hoping to help me as he was in need of a nap but not at all willing to miss the excitement. Each time he would hear me, or see me, he would cry for me. It is such a good feeling to know your newly adopted son wants to be with you. Praise God.
After several hours of visiting we packed up and headed back to the guest house. Today was a super hot day! The car ride home was miserable with the little hot potato against me and the windows barely cracked, no a/c. Yikes! When we reached our house I headed upstairs to peel the clothes off of us.
We packed up and had our dinner with the Fischers. We hope to visit them this May, but they promised us that if we can't get there in May they would like to visit us later in the summer perhaps. This has been a super special week. We are home sick and can't wait to get on the plane tonight, but there is still a little sadness associated with leaving this country. We know this is not goodbye forever, and that helps.
Looking forward to a glass of sprite with ice, breakfast cereal with milk and my girls smiles.
Ty with his African outfit on and his Ethiopian passport.
Our last Ethiopian sunset, for now anyhow.
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