Dear family and friends,
The power supply to our laptop is dead. The hotel "IT person" came by with a electrical current tester and confirmed there was no juice flowing through it. I couldn't find a power supply here in Ethiopia - it would have to be ordered at great expense... so I may not be able to send out too many updates. It is very frustrating being without email capability because we have a lot to share but no time. I'm borrowing another computer from some friends for 15 minutes - just enough time to share a few words about Tinsae...
Remember when we first got Tinsae she was quiet and somewhat sad. You could see the hurt on her face - Michelle and I were prepared for this and know it will take ongoing and consistent love to help her in her grief. We want to tell her that she can count on our love.
We can't tell if she is smiling but she seems to be trying. We don't think she really understands the emotion of being happy or smiling. She does make noises like a little bird especially when she sees food. We definitely noticed at times she does seem less sad. She definitely has trust issues.... just like her daddy. She holds onto food (cookie or cracker) all day in her little hands. Food is her security.... just like her daddy. It will take some time for her.
We asked our guide what the word for 'Praise' (Tinsae's new first name) is in Ethiopian. The word they use to translate Praise is "Thanksgiving." God has a sense of humor. Who would have thought that we would be here giving Thanksgiving for our little 'Praise'... Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving.
...more than we can ever begin to imagine
We love all of you,
Bill & Michelle
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