I haven’t spent anytime here discussing one of the biggest crises to hit Ethiopia since the 80’s.  Famine.  Ethiopia is ever important to me and will forever be my second nation–because it is my children’s first nation.  As as examine our society of excess–really who needs a double whopper or double quarter pounder with cheese?  The waste that happens in this country on any given day would be welcome 8000 miles away.  Our greed often prevents us from giving to those whose are not as fortunate as us. 

There is so much more we could do if we wanted.  There is so much we could do if we banned together to help the country that has been kind enough to allow us to adopt their children–their precious resources.  Danielle–president of EOR posted a great letter on EOR’s blog.  We are working hard to find a way to help with the relief efforts.  You can donate through our organization.  And if not ours–please donate to someone’s.  It is our responsibility as parents of Ethiopian born children to help in any way we can.

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So, my carry-on is too heavy.  Ethiopian Airlines has a very strict carry-on policy.  One bag under 15lbs.  I can also carry on a purse.  But really–15 lbs ads up quickly.  I knew this would be an issue so I went out and bought a small carry-on.  I spend a lot of time picking up bags to try and determine which was lighter, etc.  I thought I had scored.  Turns out the bag I bought weighed 8lbs empty.  Over half of my weight allowance.  UGH.  Now I have to figure out another carry-on and it has to be light.  I really don’t have that much stuff–only about 9lbs of stuff to carry-on (camera, lens, small camera, dvd player, books–they all take up space and are necessary to carry-on). 

I get to leave on Saturday to bring Peepers home.  I will get to meet her on Monday June 23rd and I cannot wait to hold her.  It is going to be awesome.