This is Chad writing as I sit in the Business Center of the Addis Ababa Hilton. We have had issues with our internet connection at the guest house, so I am hopeful we finally get an entry in. We will have to input some entries when we get home to fill in the blanks that I don't have time to write right now (as well, I was hoping to post some photos, but even that won't happen until we return to the States)...
When we went to the transition home, Eyob came running out with is his nanny, Tesfanish, and announced with bright eyes, "WELCOME". I will date myself, but if you imagine back to Fantasy Island, you will get a pretty good picture. The only downside of our visit is that of the 11 pieces of checked luggage, the only one that did not make it was Abby's bag (we took the Semlows' advice and moved some clothes around the other luggage to handle this if it happened) which also had the gifts for Tesfanish and the other nannies.
We got to see several children who are awaiting their parents (two beautiful sisters are meeting their new mom and dad now, as I type).
We have also been able to do some things that we will look back on fondly--attended a church service and ate a traditional Ethiopian meal. We had Doro Wat (a spicy chicken spiced with the local spice berbere) and Bere Tibs (a grilled beef dish) that we ate with Enjera (you need to look this up online because I cannot do it justice--it involves the use of fermented, decayed something).
We are out today to confirm our return tickets (please pray about this because due to an error with the travel agent that was compounded by Ethiopian Air at this moment we do not have a ticket home for Eyob), do some shopping, and visit a coffee warehouse. I will continue to try to get another post out from the guest house, but this may be the only one incountry. And we thought we faced posting challenges in China!!
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Congratulations!! I just got home from China, and am catching up on blogs - since they were all blocked!! I knew that you were probably going soon, but I am SO excited that you are in Ethiopia NOW!! Your son is adorable - know that you are all in our prayers!! I am SO happy for you!
We are all praying that everything goes well! thanks for the update! And I well remember "Welcome" on Fantasy Island! It sounds like little Gabriel has some spunk!
Love you all!
What a hospitable little man you have!! SO great to hear that he is finally with his family! Sounds like you guys are hitting some "bumps" over there, but it seems that you are taking them in stride by the Lord's great hand. Praying that GOd is blessing you with His abundant peace and JOY and that your ability to take hold is unhindered. Praying Isaiah 43 for you Miller'S Much love to you...Isaiah 43
The Savior of Israel
1 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom;
I gave Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
4 Others were given in exchange for you.
I traded their lives for yours
because you are precious to me.
You are honored, and I love you.
5 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.
I will gather you and your children from east and west.
6 I will say to the north and south,
‘Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel
from the distant corners of the earth.
7 Bring all who claim me as their God,
for I have made them for my glory.
It was I who created them.’”
8 Bring out the people who have eyes but are blind,
who have ears but are deaf.
Who can verify that they spoke the truth?
10 “But you are my witnesses, O Israel!” says the Lord.
“You are my servant.
You have been chosen to know me, believe in me,
and understand that I alone am God.
There is no other God—
there never has been, and there never will be.
11 I, yes I, am the Lord,
and there is no other Savior.
12 First I predicted your rescue,
then I saved you and proclaimed it to the world.
No foreign god has ever done this.
You are witnesses that I am the only God,”
says the Lord.
13 “From eternity to eternity I am God.
No one can snatch anyone out of my hand.
No one can undo what I have done.”
The Lord’s Promise of Victory
14 This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon,
forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of.
15 I am the Lord, your Holy One,
Israel’s Creator and King.
16 I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters,
making a dry path through the sea.
17 I called forth the mighty army of Egypt
with all its chariots and horses.
I drew them beneath the waves, and they drowned,
their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlewick.
18 “But forget all that—
it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.
19 For I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
20 The wild animals in the fields will thank me,
the jackals and owls, too,
for giving them water in the desert.
Yes, I will make rivers in the dry wasteland
so my chosen people can be refreshed.
21 I have made Israel for myself,
and they will someday honor me before the whole world.
Hello Millers!
We keep missing your calls, but all is well! We tried to call but couldn't get through. We bought a calling card today and will try. Little Sarah Beth has done so well. You would be so proud of her.
We pray for you each night. Sarah Beth wants me to pray and then she prays. She always prays for her new brother.We are looking forward to meeting him soon.
We love you all!
Dear Millers;
I cried and I laughed at your post.
Your son's welcome...cry.
Your Fantasy Island comment...giggled. Then when the flashback came, I laughed.
Bless you and thank you for sharing your journey. Where my family is standing it is such an encouragement to us. Thank you for the details.
Kimmie (in Ct)
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
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