This Is Us: Hadassah Melat

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Hadassah Melat

Life has been a whirlwind. And the most amazing thing happened in the middle of the storm. We brought a precious baby girl home to our family from the beautiful country of Ethiopia.

Below are some photographs of our last moments (for now) in Hadassah Melat's country. But most importantly are the images of the ones who have loved her for the first year of her life.

Sarah rocking Melat to sleep for the last time.

Our busy girl visiting some kids with us at the transition house.

The orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa.

Hadassah Melat receiving a blessing from an Ethiopian orthodox priest.

Oh those eyes.

Sleepy girl adjusting to new people.

The staff at Grace Guest House who have loved on Melat for the past several months. These faces are so, so dear to us.

Hadassah Melat's nannies.

The picture with Sarah makes me cry. The love in her eyes is very evident.

And we found out that Aster's name in English is Esther. This whole time Hadassah (Esther's Hebrew name) has been with her twinkie.

All the gals.

Our sweet Kate is on the far right end and we are anxious to see her again. Hadassah saw this photo and went nuts trying to get to her B.F.F.

Oh the love in my heart for each of these brown-eyed people. It's huge.

12 comments:

Marcy Faye Hallden2/21/12, 8:25 PM
Amy, I'm amazed at how by just looking at your pictures I can just tell that she was created to be in your family!! God is going to honour your love for her land and her caregivers somehow He will. I love your heart!!
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Jean2/21/12, 8:34 PM
Oh Amy, Hadassah will love these pictures one day!!
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Sandra2/21/12, 8:49 PM
Beautiful. You are blessed!
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Becky Dietz2/21/12, 8:52 PM
Sarah will always be in my prayers. May God fill her heart and her arms. And I'm so thankful for Hadassah Melat Wright! I'm grateful for all of the people who have loved her. God gave our princess from Ethiopia favor, a "Hegai" to care for her so carefully, and her own special quarters. How blessed. And I'm so proud of you and how you were so concerned for the needs of those precious nannnies.
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Ilene2/22/12, 4:58 AM
Amy, my heart is full for your family. I can not think of you new words for you, just the same ones as before. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey. We pray for great blessings for all of you!
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Kailee2/22/12, 6:05 AM
Love those pictures. They tell so much, and will always mean so much to that sweet girl. I agree with Marcy, you can just SEE how much she fits right in with you all.
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Kailee2/22/12, 6:06 AM
Sorry, that was Tamra, not Kailee ;)
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Rachel Marshman2/22/12, 7:10 AM
tears my friend. These photos are priceless! What a journey we have been on to find these girls! So glad you all are together now. It's like she's been with you all her whole life - she seems to fit so well! Love that
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Kedra2/22/12, 11:28 AM
She looks so wonderful and happy! We are thrilled with you guys and can't wait to meet Miss Hadassah.
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Lindsey2/22/12, 4:10 PM
I love her! I am rejoicing with you that SHE IS HOME!! We can't wait to meet our sweet new niece!
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Kara2/25/12, 7:08 PM
I'm crying. I'm so thankful Hadassah was loved before coming to her forever home.
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Adoption Process

*2-16-2012 - HOME
*2-12-2012 - She is in our arms forever!
*2-6-2012 - WE WERE CLEARED BY THE EMBASSY!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE GOING TO GET OUR DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!
*2-2-2012 - The embassy contacted us to say that they are reviewing our case!! An unexpected surprise!
*2-1-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. Her hair is so beautiful and she looks super happy.
*1-26-2012 - Submitted to the embassy.
*1-23-2012 - Received a dvd of Hadassah and watched her crawl and hold onto the couch by herself. She's growing and our hearts are aching to be with her.
*1-18-2012 - Hadassah was crawling by 1-11-2012.
*1-16-2012 - Found out Hadassah's birthday is April 10th.
*1-16-2012 - New pictures of Hadassah. She has two top teeth. Had them before 1-11-2012.
*1-11-2012 - One year since we applied with CCI.
*12-23-2011 - We passed court!!!!
*12-21-2011 - Update from Dereje, our power of attorney, stating that we should know in 2 days if we passed court.
*12-14-2011 - Said "goodbye" to Hadassah. The embassy needs to make some changes in this area. It just isn't right.
*12-13-2011 - Court date. We did not pass. We are still waiting on one document.
*12-12-2011 - Met Hadassah. What an incredible experience.
*12-9-2011 - On our way to Hadassah!!
*12-2-11 - We were told that Hadassah is eating baby food. We were also told that she is happy and smiles all of the time.
*11-27-2011 - Anne visited Hadassah and told us some sweet details about our beautiful baby.
*11-24-2011 - And yet another picture of Hadassah. The email from our agency director said, "Happy Thanksgiving Mom" Love it!
*11-20-2011 - More pictures of Hadassah. She now has her 2 bottom teeth and has changed so much.
*11-6-2011 - New pictures of Hadassah from friends who went to visit their son. She has hair now!!
*11-1-2011 - Hadassah weighs 16 lbs 5 oz today. And wears 6 month size clothes.
*10-31-2011 - Booked flights to go and meet our baby girl!!
*10-28-2011 - Booked a room at Grace Guest House for 3 days and 2 nights.
*10-25-2011 - Court date set for December 13th.
*10-12-2011 - Received a video of Hadassah. Wow! She is beautiful and smiles so much.
*10-6-2011 - Spoke with our international doctor and she confirmed that Hadassah is on track for a baby at about 7 months old. But we are told that she is most likely 4 1/2 months old. She'll fit in with our solid-framed family.
*10-1-2011 - Skyped with Hadassah and got it on video.
*9-30-2011 - Our case was submitted to court.
*9-29-2011 - Found out that we lost our first referral, but we were given pictures of another beautiful little girl with the longest eyelashes!
*8-20-2011 - Opened an email to read that we have a possible referral of a beautiful 6 month old little girl
*7-20-2011 - I171H in the mail, notarized, and sent off!
*6-2-2011 - Fingerprint appointment
*5-24-2011 - #3 on the waiting list for a referral
*5-23-2011 - Received letter for fingerprint appointment of June 2nd. (huge timeline praise!)
*5-6-2011 - I-1600a sent off
*5-1-2011 - #5 on the waiting list for a referral
*3-11-2011 - Dossier sent off to Washington (Jay's Birthday)
*3-9-2011 - Received a new home study (notarized this time :))
*3-4-2011 - MOWA stated that they would be making great cut-backs
*3-4-2011 - #9 on the Waiting list for a Referral
*2-25-2011 - Dossier Authenticated by the State of Florida
*2-21-2011 - Home Study approved
*2-5-2011 - Home Study
*1-11-2011 - Applied with CCI