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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 be soothed. As [...]
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 and this did [...]
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 through. [...]
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 only someone [...]
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 thicker in some [...]
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 mated pair [...]
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.
Africa here we come
Friday, November 28th, 2008I haven’t written much about the other side of the coin in this adoption. The most amazing thing is having our son, but there is also an amazing experience that will happen as well. I am going to be going to Africa!!!! I put this dream on my 50 by 50 never really thinking that [...]
It’s true!
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008We are leaving for Africa on Sunday. Last night we were asked by Sharon if it was possible for us to move up our travel plans and have our embassy appointment on the 4th of December rather than the planned, 11th. At first I was overjoyed with the possibility of being united with my son [...]
Make way
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Mr. Paul will be coming home earlier than expected. Wouldn’t you know it even with this one I can’t not have pre-term labor. We are frantic, overjoyed excited, tired and overwhelmed.
We passed court!!!!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008As you may have guessed we passed court. We received the phone call at 8:12 this morning. Since we have to leave for preschool around 8:40 you have to assume two things. #1 we knew all of you would be checking in here and wondering how things went for us so we had to post [...]
Thankfully it’s not life or death
Monday, November 17th, 2008There is still room for the best case scenario in this process. There is no reason to think that the court date wasn’t favorable, so for now we will continue to hope. We are however, completely numb, at least I am, not having an answer is so hard. If we knew it was a go [...]
Waiting
Monday, November 17th, 2008We just got word from our agency and the official answer is “we don’t know yet!” Tsegay has not emailed them with this information. Whether he will later tonight is unknown. Most likely we will not hear until tomorrow morning. These are the times when you wish the world weren’t so big, when you wish [...]
Blessing abound us
Sunday, November 16th, 2008To say that stress in the Brown household has been at a high status this weekend would be fairly accurate. We cannot help but worry as this part of the journey unfolds. If we have to wait longer to have Paul in our arms we can accept what is meant to be, but if it [...]
One more day
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Sunday night while we all are sleeping the fate of one little boy will being decided halfway around the world. I have not yet met him face to face but love him more than I can express. He is already my son, I just need the paperwork to prove it. Court dates have been being [...]
She read my mind
Thursday, November 13th, 2008“Mom, four kids will be just perfect!” ~ Kimberly Kid you not she said this to me yesterday! I happen to agree with her, although perhaps for different reasons. Kimberly love symmetry and for things to match up perfectly. Four children fits that bill as there isn’t an odd one out. I recently put up [...]
Believe
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008To believe – to be persuaded of the truth or existence of. I believe that Paul will come home to us someday. Whether that day is sooner or later I don’t know. I know it is silly but there are still lots of little things that I believe in that I know are not real. [...]
Seven Days Remain
Monday, November 10th, 2008Daddy Brown here with seven activities I want to do with Paul (and any one of The Girls that would want to come along): Dig a big hole Look at the stars through a telescope Explore Roosevelt Lake on our boat (don’t have one…yet) Find and explore ghost town ruins Teach him how the world [...]
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