Whew!

Our house has been a whirlwind of activity the past few days. We are smack in the middle of packing, and we've had to take various family members to the doctor 5, count them, FIVE times! We are normally a pretty hardy family, but we've all been sick the past few weeks and we just can't seem to shake it. I am so ready for everyone to be well! We now have a boatload of prescriptions that will hopefully see us through our trip. 

It looks like the weather in Chicago is rough, so that may put a kink in our schedule. God willing, we will get to Addis Ababa and get to meet Sweet Baby in just a few days. We are so excited. Middle son told me tonight that if his baby sister needs a piggyback ride, he'll be glad to give her one. He really knows how to warm his Mama's heart.

We have about half of our luggage allowance filled with great stuff to pass along to Holt's Care Center. So many friends brought us clothes and toys and vitamins and bandages and stickers and medicines, and we are thrilled to be able to deliver it. It's way more fun to pack all those goodies for the sweet kids than it is to pack our clothes!

We hope to be able to update the blog from Addis. Can't wait to show your our beautiful baby girly soon!