We
went to the International Evangelical Church this morning. To be honest it was
a bit disappointing; a pretty standard American church service without much
spirit. I was hoping for some culture! It was definitely
Biblical though and very diverse. Many
Africans and quite a few looked to be from neighboring countries, lots of
Asians and a sprinkling of European and American whites. The boys sat through
the hour-long service much better than anticipated.
Then
we were shuttled off to lunch to a very modern burger restaurant. If you didn't
have someone show you where it was you would never find it as it was housed in
this random metal warehouse building. But quite nice once inside. RJ and I are
ready to get away from the American style restaurants our adoption agency keeps
taking us to and instead find some local food!
There
was a huge road race in Addis this morning. Pretty cool to see the runners
everywhere. Traffic was more insane than ever. At one point our driver got
frustrated and we were definitely driving on a sidewalk. Oxen and goats were
also herded through the streets in mass today since its Sunday and a big buying
day. As RJ said "the true Farmer's Market".
After
lunch we finally got to go back to Norah. I was itching. And the boys were
eager to get back to their little friends at the house.
Today
I joined Norah in her room with her nannies. She was okay with me sitting
across from her playing toys but wouldn't crack a smile. After a while I forced a little
separation and took her outside with me. She actually took to it better than I
anticipated and she let me hold her and snuggle her. She got really upset when
RJ held her but he persisted and she eventually succumbed to it with just
sporadic short bursts of tears.
Meanwhile
Landon and Parker are right at home with the other kids. These beautiful orphans
just break your heart. They are so sweet and eager to please. Many of them
looking for their own family. They loved the temporary tattoos we brought and
RJ spent a long while tattooing them all up.
There are many little ones too and they are so easy to love
and snuggle. It's a joy spending time with them.
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