I try very hard to keep connected with Ethiopia and to give back as often as possible. Anytime I can either raise money for or purchase something that directly benefits Ethiopia I do. There is a great organization that I learned about from the wonderful ONE Moms who went to Ethiopia (whose blogs I read … Continue reading Staying Connected Through Giving
Ethiopia
A Hole That Can’t Be Filled
I just found out today that Wanna/Layla House is closing. This is the only home in Ethiopia that my children have known. It is the one piece of their early history that they share. It is the only tangible place they can connect to. It is where we planned to take them to volunteer for … Continue reading A Hole That Can’t Be Filled
World AIDS Day
It is easy to live in our own worlds of work, stress, life and forget about those a world away who suffer because they are forgotten. This day--World AIDS Day--is such an important day to our family. This is a disease that has touched our family. The touch is far removed, but I feel it … Continue reading World AIDS Day
Give The Gift of Shoes
The Fate of Ethiopian Adoption
On the big yahoo group for Ethiopian adoption there is a current discussion going on about the future of Ethiopian adoption as well as the current state of affairs. The discussion started with the posting of this article (it also provides a review of other articles all on Ethiopian adoption). With the new trends in … Continue reading The Fate of Ethiopian Adoption
Embracing Imperfection 