those who have in any way been touched by AIDS. Today is World Aids Day, and I write in honor of the mothers around the world who see their only choice to give up their children while knowing they themselves are going to die. In the US, HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence. In the … Continue reading In Honor Of
Adoption
1096 Days
since we got to hold Noah as our son forever. Bill fought tooth and nail with the doctor at the hospital in Addis Ababa to keep Noah with us and not send him back to the hospital for one more night. What a journey it has been. Happy day Noah. We love you...
Damnit, I Thought I Had More Time
before I had to deal with one of the toughest questions I imagine will come my way. We were on our way to the park yesterday and we talked about playing with the other kids and this is what my 3-year-old (not every 3 1/2 yet) asked--"Mom, will the other kids think I am different … Continue reading Damnit, I Thought I Had More Time
40-Months-Old
Dear Noah, You are now 40-months-old. I know that means nothing to you--because you're 3 and that's a cool age. I think back to when you came home (not quite 3 years ago) and I am amazed at how you have flourished and grown. You and your sister have made me so happy to be … Continue reading 40-Months-Old
367 Days Home/20-Months-Old
My little Bo-Bo has been home a year now and I can hardly believe it. There is so much I want to say about her, but I am so busy that I don't have the time right now to do it. I have 5 minutes while my student are on break, but I just wanted … Continue reading 367 Days Home/20-Months-Old
