Dear Noah Hojawaka, 21,901 days ago, somewhere in Ethiopia, your birth mother pushed you into the world. This is what I wrote this summer about this day, The pain ripped through her heart more than it ripped through her womb. The thought of a life born and given a way at the same time A … Continue reading 60-Months-Old
Letters
Melkam Lidet Little Man
Yesterday Noah went to sleep 3 years old and woke up 4 years old today. 4 years ago in Debre Zeyit a 16-year-old girl, scared and alone gave birth to Hojawaka. She loved him with all of her heart--I know that. I believe that. We love him for you--you love him through us. Four means … Continue reading Melkam Lidet Little Man
21-Months-Old
Dear Zoë, Two days ago you turned 21-months-old. That is 21-months going on 3 or 4. You are a personality to be reckoned with and you never let us forget it. You are at that age where you are so rapidly changing and developing. You shine so bright that it is impossible not to notice … Continue reading 21-Months-Old
41-Months-Old and Three Years Ours
Dear Noah, It was three years ago today that the Ethiopian courts officially added you to our family as Hojawaka William Finley. It was certainly one of the best days of my life. A few days ago you turned 41-months-old. It is so hard for me to believe how fast you are growing and changing. … Continue reading 41-Months-Old and Three Years Ours
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
