This arrived in the mail today.
If I have not mentioned it before... my sister-in-law is one of those people who can find the most original and thoughtful gifts. She found this beautiful, authentic Ethiopian, hand-painted box on EBAY. She (and her husband, don't mean to ignore Uncle Jeremy) purchased it in honor of Joshua Gebeyehu's baptism and had it shipped from Ethiopia right to my front door.It is absolutely a treasure.
The scene painted on the inside of the box is of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. It is the perfect scene to have painted on a baptism gift - but to us it has another significance as well. We first saw Joshua's face and accepted his referral on January 19. In Ethiopia, January 19 is a very significant Christian holiday called Timket. Timket is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus baptism. Goosebumps anyone?
I told you it was a treasure!
Also found in our mailbox today was Joshua Gebeyehu Chad's social security card. It was a good day to open mail in the D. household!
