we are leaving!

We're about there.  We've been trying to pack when one of us feels we
can sneak away from our "helpers" to organize.  We're culling items
out.  All the meds are (Orphan Allies packages as well as OTC
medications) are staying here as well as sample shampoo, toothpaste,
mouthwash, umbrellas, baby wash, rain ponchos, some toys, etc.   We
don't want the baggage and feel that there may be othe r families to
come that may benefit.

Now we're just sitting on pins and needles.  Rahel (from our agency)
is to come by and bring the boys' passports and visas.  Tensions are
mounting as we are simply READY and Caanan laughs and reminds us that
we have nine hours until check-in.

I want to take more photos.  This may be my last blog entry in
Ethiopia.  I'm excited yet dreading the trip home.  I think the boys
are picking up on our restlessness.

Jill just got her "packet" for leaving.  We are next!  Yipee!!

--
Carole