We got a new picture/update of Jost

We got a new picture of Jost late last night from the director of our adoption agency. As soon as I saw the email pop up on my computer screen my heart skipped a beat. We opened it and read that he had to be transferred to a different orphanage for his paperwork processing and the people at the new orphanage took the picture when he first got there.

He is so incredibly beautiful and sweet looking in the picture. He is getting teeth on his bottom gums and he looks really healthy. BUT, he is also crying in the picture and has this sad face that I cannot even put into words. Nick and I just stared at him for awhile and felt totally and completely helpless because we can't comfort him, kiss him, change his dirty shirt or play with him. We are grateful to see how he is growing, he is getting to be such a big boy. I just wish that he could be a blissfully happy baby who didn't have to worry about transitioning to a new place.

We have been told that one of the Ethiopian-based directors has taken to Jost and spent a lot of time with him since he has been in their care. That gives me a little bit of solace because that means that at least Jost has had someone to give him extra hugs and kisses and make him feel special. We are hoping to get our court date next week, but that's just the DATE (it will probably be for February). The agency director is going to Ethiopia in a week and is going to petition for an earlier date. PLEASE PLEASE pray for this to happen. We are desparate to get our little dude home and February might as well be 2045.

So, this is kind of a depressing post 'cause we are kind of depressed that J is sad. However, we are thrilled he continues to look great and that the people who care for him are very excited about us being his parents and are working hard to make that happen as soon as possible.
I really wish I could post the picture because it's so cute and sad and wonderful. As soon as we are "official" I will post everything we've gotten so everyone can see his great growth progression.

Have a great weekend, Nick and I are both fighting colds and are doing a lot of Zicam and Kleenex. Our house is NOT a sexy place to be right now. PEACE! :)