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 … Continue reading Things Left Unsaid
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
Can’t Tell One End From The Other
My life is a complete and utter frenzy of chaos, excitement, sorrow, happiness, sadness, and so on and so on. I leave for Ethiopia in 3 days. Saturday at 12:50 I will be on my way to Peepers. I am so excited and if I didn't have almost a million other things to do before … Continue reading Can’t Tell One End From The Other
My Heart Is Breaking
Tears have come for my wonderful friend Anne who had been waiting for 44 weeks for the referral of a baby girl. The call came last Tuesday. Then yesterday a call no parent wants to hear came. Their sweet baby girl had passed away on Saturday at the age of 2 months old. Anne's blog … Continue reading My Heart Is Breaking
Time Won’t Stand Still
And I have to say that I am glad because I am leaving in 5 days for Ethiopia. I leave on Saturday at 12:50 cst. I cannot wait. I certainly have a lot to do before I take off and leave Minnow and Hubby on their own for a week. I think Hubby is much … Continue reading Time Won’t Stand Still
Fathers
I am excited that we are going to have a daughter. Not just because I get to buy really awesome clothes--even though this is awesome--but I am happiest for hubby as there is something special about the relationship between a father and his daughter. I know that Hubby is looking forward to having a girl … Continue reading Fathers
