Ayantu’s arrival!

We have all been waiting in great anticipation for the arrival of my new niece, Ayantu Faith, from Ethiopia. My brother and his wife have waited for nearly 8 months to welcome their new daughter into their home. I can’t imagine the agony of seeing pictures of her and even meeting her and holding her once, but then not being able to hold her daily and rock her to sleep at night. It was amazing watching them wait and trust in God’s perfect timing. And now she is finally here! I was talking to Jackie (through texting) telling her how happy I am for them. She was saying what an incredible gift being a mother is and she said, “It’s like I forgot all the paperwork, waiting and stress!” I told her how much that sounds like labor and how quickly you forget. They both prayed, waited, prayed some more, cried, felt anxious, bursting with anticipation. All the feelings that happen throughout pregnancy and labor. But she did it. And she did it with much more grace than I ever did! Congratulations Jason, Jackie and Ayantu!
Our first sight of Ayantu!  
She didn’t seem a bit bothered by the fact that 17 of us were just staring at her!
Ayantu and Jack get a bath!
Josie had to join in