As part of our travel preparation we went shopping (doesn’t everybody?).  We bought enough clothes for the boys to get them through our time together and to get them home.  We’ll have a better sense of the correct sizes when we return with them so we’ll do a LOT more shopping then. 

We also packed up the formula and diapers that were donated at our shower, and went shopping for more of those items with some of the money donated.  Our guests were so generous that we won’t be able to take all that was given; fortunately more people from our area will be traveling to the orphanage next month so they will buy more.  We understand that it’s very difficult to get formula or diapers in Ethiopia so these items are very much appreciated.

 It was so much fun to shop with the gift cards and think of each person who blessed us as we used the cards!  Also, the back to school sales are in full swing so the money goes a long way.  Our boys should be set in clothing and other necessities for some time.  We continue to be moved by the support and generosity that has flooded over us.  We just cannot adequately express our gratitude, not to mention other emotions.