A Beautiful Day

None of us really knew what to expect. Although I’m sure we all really had something in mind. David and Amy had been told of Yanet’s reserved personality. So when we walked into the Buckner Baby Home in Addis Ababa, we were all anxious to see her reaction.

Tegist, the director of the Baby Home, picked us up early this morning and drove us to the home. We walked inside and were greeted by the older children – all adorable and most all available for adoption. Then Tegist then told us to follow her upstairs. Amy and David headed up while I stood back and watched through the video lens. The first thing I heard Amy say as she rounded the corner was, “Oh my goodness, she’s even more beautiful in person!” It was true.

Sitting in the middle of the room amidst rows of cribs and bright colorful pink walls was the little girl David and Amy had prayed about for years. Her hair was braided and she was wearing her purple birthday dress. Amy went to lay on the floor next to her and try to warm her up, but it was too much for little Yanet. So Amy swept her into her arms instead.

The next eight hours were spent getting to know each other as mom, dad and daughter. And by the end of the day, Yanet fell asleep in Amy’s arms. It was a beautiful picture of God’s grace in so many ways.

Here’s a glimpse of our day.