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Pianogrl
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Congratulations to everyone!! Prayers for their safe return home. I'm adopted & from my perspective have such admiration & gratefulness to God & to my Mom & Dad for all they have ever done for me. Lyra is one very blessed little girl....as are her parents/grandparents! Cherish this special time!
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deejayjay
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Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.I am technically inept so maybe hubby can post some pictures when he comes home. I know they have posted a few to their blog site. Computers there, even ones they call high speed, are slower than dial up, also very intermittant. They are all well now, and able to sight see alittle. Went to the national museum today to see"Lucy". Been to several marketplaces, and tomorrow they're going to go to the top of entoto mountain. Also, best news, they have passed their US Embassy appt and have birth certificate, ethiopian passport, and us visa for Lyra.
Wouldcome home early, but no flight home til Sun
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oh my look at this precious child!
I grabbed a picture off the blog. I hope that was ok. If not please let me know and I will delete right away.
What a wonderful holiday season for your family! Wonderful!

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Your granddaugher is beautiful. Your family has been blessed and I am so happy for you. Merry Christmas! It's going to be very special indeed.
~Brenda~
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Oh, what a sweet little girl she is! I'm glad to hear everyone is feeling better and they are able to see some of the country. How awesome to see "Lucy" in-person!

It sounds like everything is moving in a positive direction now that the Embassy has given them all their travel documents! I need to go check the blog and see more pictures of this little cutie! This is so exciting! :D
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Oh gosh, you must be just dying to get your hands on that beautiful little girl!!! Be careful...her mom has already turned her into a shopper!
Can't wait to hear about your meeting her.
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I, too, found the blog... she is a beautiful little girl.
Wishing many blessings to this loving family she is joining.
May their return journeys be safe and speedy.
... no longer a stranger to paradise
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deejayjay
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thank you mbw, for posting the picture. Isn't she a doll. They are leaving tomorrow and home Monday evening. I can't wait to see her in person. Maybe if I'm lucky there will be snow here Mon night and they'll have to spend the night here instead of driving straight home from the airport. (just kidding)
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The little Lyra is just beautiful. What a Cristmas present. It must be the best ever. I wish you and your family all the best.

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deejayjay
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I'm an greatly touch by everyone's interest. It shows how many good people are out there, when people I don't even know show such interest. When they get back I will have hubby put some more pictures up, and some pictures of Ethiopia. Not a vacation spot. The poverty and living conditions are unbelievable. The people have all been very kind. They love their children and everyone has taken great interest in Lyra and is so happy she is going to America. But they want her to remember she is Ethiopian.
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OH WOW! what a beautiful girl! I am SO happy for all of you!
< leaving on the 22nd of march...but too lame to figure out the ticker thing again!>
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Post by Joppa »

I have been following the blog and your postings here.
What an incredible journey. Your family is so blessed.
I am sure you can't wait to hold her in your arms. She is a lucky little girl. This will be the best Christmas ever for your family. Congratulations Grandma!
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XOXO
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I am thinking of you and your family tonight deejayjay.

I imagine you are having quite the homecoming. Please update us about how wonderful it was to have your granddaughter in your arms for the first time.

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She is absolutely adorable!
"Sponges grow in the ocean...I wonder how much deeper it would be if that didn't happen."
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deejayjay
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They got home last night.Hubby and I both cried when we saw each other. A little sappy, but hey, we hadn't seen each other since thanksgiving morning. Lyra is beautiful. She was on Ethiopia time, so she was sleeping. Even with much rousting, we could only get her to wake up for a few bleary eyed moments. She actually looked much more rested than the parents and grampa who had all been up 36 hour without sleep. I have been summoned today by new mom to please come help. Jet lag, lack of sleep, and new baby is a little overwhelming. I'll try to update with more pictures in a few days, when I return.
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