Saying goodbye is never easy

Atsede after Tedros & Rahael boarded their plane for Chicago. It didn't seem to bother her leaving the care center, guest house...or Addis. But, having her lifeline for the past 9 months board a different plane than she, entirely different matter.

She'd been having a fit over her water cup, and by this time, I was patient, but not overly compassionate. Holding a screaming child in an airport is not on my list of most fun things, especially after being up for how many hours?

But, when I saw her stare out the window like this, and ask me "Tedros?" my heart broke. I must admit, I try not to think about that moment...it's too painful. I wonder if she thinks about it...about Tedros & Rahael...about life before our home.