Jimma Trip

Well after 6 hours of dodging cows, goats, dogs, donkeys, carts and people we made it to Jimma yesterday afternoon. It was an amazing trip that Doran and I are so thankful we were able to take. We were able to meet the police officer, social worker and doctor that were involved when Micah was abandoned. We were even able to meet the nanny who took care of Micah for a month after he was released from the hospital and before he went to Layla house. We were able to take lots of pictures that we are sure will be a treasure to Micah when he grows up.

It was an emotional trip and it is hard to imagine what desperation would cause a mother to abandon her baby, but in Ethiopia it is a reality that many, many families face. When they took us into the room at the hospital where Micah was cared for there were three precious, TINY babies laying there that had been abandoned. It nearly broke my heart, I walked by each of their beds and just had to cry as I said a prayer over each one. I praise God for the gift he gave us when he allowed us to parent Micah Dawit Wengerd!
We did find out one new bit of information at Embassy on Tuesday that I forgot to post last time. We have a NEW birthdate for Micah. It is now the third one but it will be the final one since it is on his birth certificate. :) So his official birthdate is March 16, 2010 which makes him 10 1/2 months old.

Micah's cold hasn't gotten any better, in fact is seems to have just made him miserable. Last night in Jimma was a challenge since he cried alot during the night and had a hard time settling down. I think he has just had so many changes over the 5 days and his schedule is so out of whack from what he is used to. I am a little concerned about the LONG flight home tomorrow night so please pray that he feels better and is able to sleep on the airplane.

Tomorrow is our last day here in Addis. We are planning on gong to get some more coffee to bring home then be back at Layla house for a farewell party in the afternoon. Then we want to head back to the guest house, get cleaned up, eat dinner and head to the airport! We are so excited to bring Micah home so that he can meet his brothers and sisters. We miss them so much and can't wait till all of our children are in the same country. :)