When you spend two months, almost everyday, with the same people you really get to know and understand them. We truly feel that these three incredible people not only made our stay in Ethiopia comfortable but treated us like family. We feel so honored to called them our friends...our family!
Baby, our driver and guide, was outstanding in every way...and not only because he also loved Bob Marley! He looked out for our safety, bargained with the locals to reduce the white tax that was always added in shopping, and respected us as adoptive parents. We had many wonderful discussions about Ethiopia, adoptions, and humanity. He even introduced us to his mother and family which gave us memories to last a lifetime. We really hope that he is able to make his dream of coming to the USA a reality.
Mawerdi and Baby were good friends, he will always be known as "Uncle Baby."
Hana, not only could she make amazing coffee and popcorn but she is truly a beautiful woman inside and out. She took us to her church for Good Friday to provide us an authentic Ethiopian Orthodox experience, taking time out of her day with family and friends. She has style and grace!
Mahalet always had a smile on her face and an upbeat tempo in her voice. So is always so kind and thoughtful! In the middle of the night Mawerdi was sick and she made sure that we got what we needed to get her to the doctor quickly and safely.
The Ethiopian people will always hold a special place in my heart, but these three will always hold a special place in our family. We feel honored to call them friends and wish them only the best in life.
“Sometimes the people whom we've know for only a short amount of time have a bigger impact on us than those we've known forever.” ~Unknown Author
These are beautiful, kind, loving people and an integral part of the Ethiopian experience. How wonderful that you and Mawerdi have these extended family members.
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