Two Peas in a Pod

One of the greatest joys of our first and second trip to Ethiopia was being able to see our daughter play and interact with her friend, Eve Meaza. They are 8 months apart in age, and have lived together since Meaza was a young baby. We took the below picture on our first trip. It is so funny to me how different they are in size. Meaza is petite (wearing size 18 month clothes) with a big personality, and Mesti (wearing size 4t) also has a big personality. Not only are the girls great friends, but Eve Meaza's, mom, Sarah has become one of my dearest friends as well. We are so thankful that God allowed us to travel together to bring our girls home. I tell everyone that only God could write this story and I truly believe that. This picture was taken just minutes after we were reunited with our girls. As you can see Mia Mesti wasn't so sure about things.
I think having Meaza leaving at the same time and being in the same hotel all week really helped Mesti. Every time she saw her friend, she would shout "Meaza!" and Meaza would squeal with joy. It was so precious!!
They love, play, and fight like sisters. Mia liked to boss her "little sis" around, telling her wear to stand and what to eat. It was so cute to watch them together. Sarah got them these "two peas in a pod" shirts.
They have a special bond and I pray they will always be good friends. Thankfully we don't live too far away from Eve Meaza and her family, so we will be able to keep the girls connected as they grow.
I shed a tear as we said goodbye to Eve Meaza and her parents in London. I already miss them so much, and can't wait to see them again.
Every time I think about what God has done for us and our daughters I think about this verse:

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us Ephesians 3:20