Some more pix

This picture was taken just a few minutes after we were introduced to Kayla for the first time. They had her "dolled" up in a fancy dress for us. Kayla seemed to be a particular favorite of the Ethiopian staff. Everybody knew who she was and had to come say goodbye and give her kisses and tweak her pudgy cheeks. There is no doubt in our minds that Kayla was well cared for by the staff there, and we are grateful for it.


This is a somewhat fuzzy picture of one of the CWA foster care nannies. She asked to hold Kayla one more time and held her for probably 20 minutes before giving her back to Jamie. We don't know this woman's name, but we are so grateful to her for taking care of our child and loving her so much. What a gut-wrenching and yet needful ministry these women have - pouring love into orphaned babies and children, knowing all the time that they will have to part with them in a matter of weeks or months. Wow.


This was Kayla's first evening with us, back at the guest home. We think this may have been her first bath ever in a bathtub. She LOVED it! At least until we would try to wipe her nose. Then she HATED it...