Charmed

The picture above is of a lovely charm necklace my friend Julie Nordeen gave to me soon after we received the referral for Endrias and Bethelihem.  She knows how important it is to have something to touch to remind us that this is real.  The gold charm has a "B" on it for Bethel, because she's small and precious.  The round silver charm has "E" for Endrias, because he's bigger and stronger and Bethel's protector.  The square charm has "Once upon a time" inscribed, because our story as a family started "once upon a time, far far away."  Thanks Julie for this thoughtful and precious gift.  I will wear it to Ethiopia when we meet our kids on Saturday, when it all becomes so real.