We have been busy getting ready for our trip. I have been unbelievable calm. I have several friends that are stressed out for me! :) It's stressing them out that I am so calm. In some ways I know what to expect this time araound, and in other ways I have no idea what to expect. This whole experience will be such a different experience from last time. Last time we met this adorable 4 month old baby boy that came out of the TH smiling so big as his nanny handed him to us. We sat on the porch or on a blanket playing in one spot all day long. This time we are going to be greeted by an 11 year old and a 22 month old. I'm pretty sure that Isaiah will be smiling and excited to see us. I have no idea how Kaleb (22 months) will react to these strange white people who can't wait to hug and kiss him will react. We got to see several MEETCHA moments while we were in Ethiopia last time, and there were many 1-3 year olds that were not as happy to see their parents as the parents were. I'm trying to prepare myself for the worst case, but also hoping for a sweet moment as we hold them and tell them we love them. I also doubt we will spend much time sitting in one place, with 3 kids, I'm pretty sure we will be running in all directions this time at the TH!
I'm nervous for Jacob. I'm not sure how he will react to being back in Ethiopia and visiting his old orphanages. I have no idea how this might, or might not, affect him. He also is going to have a HARD time sharing mom. He likes to be held and cuddle often, and he gets a little jealous when he sees me holding someone else. I know this is a normal adjustment that kids go through when families grow, and we will all be better for it later on.
Thank you for all the prayers and enouragement along this journey!
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