Adoption
« Previous EntriesAn adoption date buddy
Monday, November 16th, 2009A while back my friend Missy received her referral for her daughter and then a court date. While I have never had the pleasure of meeting Missy in person I have enjoyed talking to her on the computer and exchanging emails.
I was so excited when she told the adoption community that [...]
National Adoption Awareness Month
Monday, November 9th, 2009November is National Adoption Awareness Month. What this means to me is a time to further celebrate and tell others about the miracle that is adoption. I won’t bore you with a list of all the blessings adoption has brought to my life, mainly because it would be everything, but also because I know [...]
I know it is confusing
Friday, September 25th, 2009Back on November 17th, 2008 Paul was declared a Brown for life. When the adoption passed court in Ethiopia we were his legal parents and he had our last name.
The only thing that changed on the 23rd was that Paul is now legally named Paul. Before that his name had legally been [...]
We meet again
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Tonight we had the opportunity to see Tsegay and Almaz again. Tsegay and Almaz are the directors of the House of Hope for Children’s Hope International. It was so neat to see them surrounded by all the children they placed into homes. They are traveling to several different cities to visit with families. [...]
Finally free
Thursday, September 17th, 2009Mr. Paul has been home from Ethiopia 9 months now and we are finally ringworm free. This African form of head ringworm is really hard to kick. Both he and I are no longer on medication for it and we were pronouced clear today! Hip hip hooray!
Movie Madness
Thursday, August 6th, 2009“Mom, why do all movies have a bad thing happen in them?” ~ Kimberly
I tried to explain plot and character development to Kimberly but to no avail, she really couldn’t see why in every movie she watches that something tragic has to happen.
I cannot agree with her more. It is one of [...]
Sebeta on my mind
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009A year ago a woman I have never met made one of the bravest, hardest decisions of her life.
I wish I could tell her how much this means to me.
I wish I could tell her how well he is doing.
I wish she knew how much we love her and think of [...]
Congratulations are in order
Monday, May 18th, 2009My friends, Matt and Stephanie, finally passed court today for their twin sons Noah and Ezra. Go on over to their blog and congratulate them!
Several weeks back they had their shower and I made them 2 quilts. I have been waiting for them to pass court to show them to you. Here is [...]
Our court date
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009We got notice from the courts today. Paul’s court date will be September 23rd, 2009.
If you are thinking that is a long way off then you are thinking the same thing as us. I can’t believe that the courts are moving so slowly, to think that I thought that the two month wait for [...]
Only one thing better
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009I can only imagine one thing better than receiving a referral for a beautiful baby boy from Ethiopia – twin boys!!!!! My friend Stephanie and her husband Matt received the good news today!!!!
*BTW this was only rhetorical, Paul is the absolute most perfect referral ever, at least to me. [...]
Easy Peasy
Saturday, January 24th, 2009The first post placement visit was this morning. It went very smoothly. It isn’t hard cto talk about precious Paulie for 30 minutes. The social worker had a million little questions about him and his adjustment. She talked to the other girls a little as well and was happy that his [...]
We know his song
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Paul used to hum to self soothe. We would hold him or rock him and he didn’t find enough comfort from us so he would hum to soothe himself. I am very proud to report that he rarely does that anymore. We finally know his song, or the ways he like to [...]
Another adjustment
Monday, January 5th, 2009Today Mikaleigh came over for me to care for her. It was the first time since Paul had been home that she came over. (She had been over another time but there were other people here as well so she was just another person.) Today Mommy had to take care of her [...]
Color me happy
Sunday, December 14th, 2008My suitcase arrived yesterday!!!!
There is still only one bag missing. We are waiting a bit longer to see if it turns up. The good news is if it doesn’t United will claim it as lost – finally.
Several tips for families traveling someday.
1. Make sure your bags are checked all the way [...]
Orphanage Visit
Thursday, December 11th, 2008*Written on 12/6/2008
We were scheduled to go to the orphanage yesterday but because of two children being ill and in the hospital it was rescheduled for today. I am so glad that we were able to go today. The experience is hard to write into words. The emotions felt are ones that [...]
Traditions
Thursday, December 11th, 2008*Written 12/6/2008
This morning before going out shopping we had a chance to see how injera is created. We were also invited to make one. It was not that difficult but mine certainly didn’t come out perfectly. It is hard to get the right speed on swirling the batter. Mine came out [...]
Embassy Day!
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008*Written on 12/4/2008
We didn’t get our luggage yet so Sunday best was not the case for us as we dressed for our embassy appointment. I wore my three day old jeans and a new t-shirt from Addis while Bill wore his new khaki pants that don’t fit that well because the size of the [...]
Sightseeing
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008*Written 12/3/2008
Today we had the opportunity to go out and do some sightseeing and shopping. We took the chance and headed out to the Lion Zoo. It was a very small zoo but very interesting. Animal rights activists would go crazy if they saw the small size of the cage that a [...]
Good to Be Home
Monday, December 8th, 2008The trip to Ethiopia was such an amazing experience. Previously, our international experience was a handful of trips into northern Mexico. Addis Ababa was an eye-opener for us. Sandi’s forthcoming longer entries will likely cover my thoughts as well since we discussed the trip extensively, but here are some of my tired, worn-down thoughts right [...]
While you were sleeping
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008If everything went as planned we met our son while you were blissfully sleeping. We will try to get a post and a picture from that experience up for you when we can. Since we can’t here is a video from the moment we met Annie.
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