We’re sitting at the airport waiting for our first flight! I can’t believe we’re actually doing this. It’s going to be a long 30-hour journey to Ethiopia (and an even longer one back, I’m sure) but in just a couple days we will be introduced to our girl. The last couple days have been a complete blur. I’m so glad that I took this week entirely off work, as I was able to get everything at home organized and in order so that when we come home I don’t have to worry about stuff like that. 
I’m not sure how much we’ll be able to blog because of limited internet access. And I don’t think we’ll be able to do pictures because of the dial-up connection. I know that’s what everyone is really interested in. 
I do think we’ll be able to tweet (or twitter) however, so either subscribe to our twitter feeds (meretay and robertsmatt) or look on the right-hand side bar of the blog for updates.
We meet Liremet on Friday morning in Addis (which is 8 hours ahead of CST). We haven’t seen a picture of her since April and don’t have any recent information, so I have no idea what she looks like right now. I really have no expectations regarding how our first meeting will go, either. She might be terrified of us, be indifferent to us, or might actually like us. We’ll be just fine whichever way it goes.
If you’re so inclined we’d love prayers. For safe travel, for health while we’re there, and for an easy transition for Liremet. One sweet friend of ours told us that she was praying that Liremet would immediately be comforted by us and sense that we were her parents. I can’t think of a better thing to pray!
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Big smiles for you guys! Happy and safe travels, and I cannot wait to see pictures of the new family of three!
eeee! i’m so excited. yes, twitter if you can!! we are praying for you guys. have an awesome trip. and then tell me all about your probiotics and jet lag serum tricks when you get back!!!
Yayyyy you’re off!
excited to watch you all bring baby Z home! Safe travels and we are praying for you all!
Oh my gosh guys I can’t believe you are heading that way!! We will definitely continue to pray for you…especially that Liremet would sense that you two are in fact her parents! What a journey you have ahead of you and we will be praying for you every step of the way!
You guys look so happy and we are so happy for you. How exciting. Can’t wait to hear all about your trip and see beautiful Liremet with her forever family. Praying for you guys and your sweet little one.
How exciting! I can’t wait to hear all about your journey- praying for a safe one!
I’m overwhelmed with excitement for you and absolutely cannot wait to meet this little lady. I’m sending good thoughts your way, and praying specifically that every step is smooth and easy.
I told Morgan this morning that my friends were traveling a long way to go meet their baby. We said a prayer for your new family. What an adventure! Just think, you really can say that you would go to the ends of the earth for your little girl! Keep the updates coming. We can’t wait to finally see her in your arms where she belongs.
SO exciting! Good luck and have fun! Can’t wait to read all about your adventure!
Eeek! This is so exciting. I am so happy for you guys. Enjoy your first meeting. You have so much to look forward to. Have a great time and we’ll be thinking of you