We are so blessed. Jesse comes home from Afghanistan in November, and all seven kids are healthy and happy with their lives. The life we have is crazy busy with three children at once but it is so good. The children are very happy. They go non-stop until they go to bed and then there is not a peep. The two younger ones still nap without a complaint. I think that it takes an enormous amount of energy to take in a whole new life and language and they definitely need replenishment from a nap. Their joy is contagious and they add excitement where ever they go. Yeah, there are some intense times but it usually is because all three want to talk at once or the dog has just chewed up one of their toys. Two of the three have ear isssues with some hearing loss so it is always loud, we are the loud family. Not to worry, the ears will get better and we are working with an ENT.
We are so aware of the prayers that go out for us because it really is a miracle that things are going so well. Work for both of us has been a juggle but with the help of friends (thanks Susan, Virginia and Mary Jo)it has been do-able. We always thank God for all of the support we have received from friends and family. It is a wonder why our faith ever falters when we see this evidence of God, He can make a way when there seems to be no way.
The other boys all came home for Mita's 5th birthday. It was such a thrill to watch them all together. She wore her princess dress all day, she had been to one b-day party where they were suppose to dress up like princesses, so she figured that all parties required the princess dress.
Behailu loves school and Socceer. He goes twice a week for Socceer and lives for it. The boy can kick a ball it is awesome to watch his enthusiasm. Endale is just Endale, loving life and enjoying every new experience from an escalator to a broken down car. He has a great sense of humor and great people sense.
All three are not only speaking English in conversation but responding (knee-jerk) in English. Their accent and word order makes them still hard to understand sometimes but it is amazing to watch them communicate.
I included a variety of pictures and I hope it gives you a feel for their life. They have blessed us all.