Tuesday, Aug 30

 Didn't know we were stopping at the internet cafe on our way to Mark's service, so no pix.

Flew from Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia to Malawi then finally to LUBUMBASHI in the DRC. We will get to meet our darlings today! Trying to type on a computer in french: not same keys and we will only have a few minutes.

We got off the plane wondering if the twins woud be there. I couldn't help but wonder how they would respond. Would they cry, would they be afraid, happy?

Didier was waiting for us on the tarmac without them. We finally got our 7 suitcases and went to the van where we were told the children were waiting!!! So excited to finally meet these dear ones!!! We walked to the van and 9 children spilled out, including the twins. I think they were in a bit of a shock. They let us hold thm quite contentedly, but said nothing and just stared at us. Brandon touched my hair and skin on the drive back. So cute!! We pulled out some little cracker snacks and then their personalities started to come out a bit.

Brandon is quieter than Kara and loves to be held. Kara thinks she is BOSS. She started giving commands to her brother: Give that to me! Don't touch. That's mine! She was thirsty, pointed to the water bottle Gabe was holding and told him to give it to her. He asked her to say please. She just looked at him in refusal. Then she wanted mine. I very sweetly told her the same thing. She still refused so went without. We'll tango later more I think. :)

Time's up, we gotta go... Sorry no photos!! Will send lots, maybe tomorrow if possible. Couldn't send any from our hotel in Ethiopia either as wi fi connection was weak... So thankful for your prayers.... more to come!!