Midlands Family Talks About Recent Ethiopian Adoptions
November 05, 2009 08:24 AM
Lexington (WLTX) - They speak a different language and were raised in another country, but a midlands family who just adopted two girls says their home is much more complete.
"It looks like we've been together for a long time," said father Esteban Cevallos.
Children's laughter echoes inside their home in a way it never did before. It's what Esteban and Danielle Cevallos wanted before even knowing one another. They say before they were married, each had a feeling one day they would adopt a child from another country. Then two years ago, Esteban says while sitting in church he felt a leading to look in Africa. The two quickly filled out the paperwork and hoped for a quick process.
While it all dragged on with many hurdles and let downs, their children Layla and Maya were parentless.
"Their mom passed away and their dad couldn't afford keeping them, so he took them to an orphanage," said Esteban.
Finally after a lot of waiting, the day of adoption came. Esteban and Danielle boarded a plane for Africa, and soon the strangers would be united as a family.
"They were very giggly. I don't think they knew we were coming or who we were really, but it wasn't awkward at all," said Danielle.
"I just fell in love with them the moment I saw them, and they loved me right back. I never thought that would happen," said Esteban.
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