Hi, again.
It's me.
Melissa.
I sure have enjoyed our time together but I'm excited to say it will soon be ending because the Alexanders, et. al., are on their way home.

Home with a gift beyond measure. Abe.

I can't wait. I'm dying to kiss those cheeks.

If you've emailed me per the post below and received pictures, I have your email and will give it to Em so that she can send you pictures of Day 8. They did not get the video to me before they left to come home.

I know they have been so encouraged by all of you and the details of their trip will be well worth the wait.

Hi.
Guess who.
No.
It's not Emily.
It's Melissa.
The Alexanders are still in Ethiopia loving on some pretty beautiful kiddos.

I know.
I've seen pictures.
I can't put them up because I'm selfish.

Actually, I can't put them up because of Ethiopian government privacy stipulations.

Would you like to see them?
Email me from here and I'll send them to you.

Since I'm sending them to you, would you please not use my email to send me weird advertisements for cellulite creme?

Even if I may need it.

I knew I could count on you.

Ya'll rock.

Day 6 - video...

Guess who?
Again!
That's right.
It's Melissa.

Try to control your enthusiasm.

People, I have absolutely loved getting to walk alongside my sweet family's trip to Ethiopia through these photographs. It has been one of the sweetest journey's I have had the privilege of being a part of, even from afar.

I haven't spoken with Emily and can't get them now since it's the middle of the night and they're probably asleep. Actually, they're probably doing a midnight feeding that I wouldn't interrupt to save my life. :)

That being said, it has come to our attention that some of the photographs violate privacy policies of these orphanages in Ethiopia and in the interest of these beautiful children, the Ethiopian agencies, and the patiently waiting parents, I'm removing the video from yesterday, Day 5. If you've posted the link, I'd ask you to please do the same.

Ya'll rock.

I have no words for this one, guys. Joyous and heartbreaking all at the same time.

"For the Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He takes great delight in you. He quiets you with his love, He rejoices over you with singing."
Zeph 3:17

Day 5.

Melissa

As in the words of Wick mid-day today..."Dad, this is the greatest day I've ever had."

We couldn't agree more.

Gotcha! - video

Love, Team Alexander