Day 5

Day 6

This morning we had a team meeting with the head of the video department, Hanna’s social worker, one of her nannies, a nurse and the doctor. These people really care for her and making sure that we can have as smooth of transition as possible. It was a great meeting where we could ask any questions we had as well as watch part of Hanna’s video. Joshua stayed at the guest house during this meeting because of the confidential nature of the meeting and watched the rookie.

After our meeting, Jerry walked back to the guesthouse and got Joshua – its about a 10 minute walk. Jerry loves walking here…lots of people, lots of cars and lots of livestock. Makes every walk a fascinating journey which helps to cure his ADD.

Christy went to see Hanna and Jerry and Joshua came a bit later. It was a great couple of hours we all got to spend with her. Hanna snuggled close to both of us and really seems to be attaching well. This is amazing. It was hard to go today, knowing that we won’t get to see her again until Monday (today was Saturday).

After lunch we headed out to visit AHope, an orphanage that works with HIV+ children. It truly is a great agency.

The whole guest house then headed out on a shopping trip. It was a great time. It has been great buying Ethiopian souveniers since we are trying to buy items that will help us pass culture on to Hanna.

Tonight we went to an authentic Ethiopian restaurant. It was terrific. I love Ethiopian food! Injera and wot ! mmmmm! It was a great time as we had very good food and also got to watch some Ethiopian dancers. They were outstanding!
Tomorrow we head 3 hours South – to Hosanna, close to where Hanna is from.