On this day of giving thanks I want to thank those of you that read my blog! This blog has become more than a hobby in the past two years and I am thankful for the interactions with you all and the way my world seems a little smaller (that is a good thing). I [...]
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25 Nov
Photo Friday- Baby Bear!
I could not wait to post these photos of Esuyawkal and since it is a holiday week I thought I would post early so I don’t forget. Baby Bear for your viewing pleasure:)
24 Nov
About a boy
This post is about this amazing boy in Ethiopia that Brian and I met while we were there picking up Esuyawkal. This boy’s name is Nati, short for Nathaniel I think. Nati is a bright, beautiful, wonderful child that is in need of a home, and my heart is aching for him.
My heart is aching [...]
20 Nov
A worthy cause
Look to your right, you may need to scroll down a little.
Do you see that purple quilt- that really gorgeous purple, pink and black quilt? Well, if you click on that quilt you can make a donation to help a young Ethiopian girl travel back to Ethiopia to visit her grandmother, you will also be [...]
20 Nov
Photo Friday-A view from above
This picture was taken while we were flying over Egypt on our way to Ethiopia. For a really long time while we were traveling over Egypt all we saw out the window was desert and then out of nowhere these. I have no idea what they are and but they were quite a sight, almost [...]
11 Nov
Words of wisdom
Enjoy these words of wisdom written by a woman who has lived many more years than most of us.
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. [...]
26 Sep
Home sweet home!!
After nearly 24 hours of travel we are home!!! Here are a few words to describe our trip.
Amazing
Humbling
Eye opening
Heart moving
Spiritual
A blessing
Joyful
There are soooo many words to describe this trip but they are better put into sentences when I am delirious from lack of sleep:)
More later on our journey to Ethiopia and to Esuyawkal who [...]
8 Aug
My not so quiet nights
The memories of getting a quiet full nights sleep has almost faded completely away from my mind. Truely I don’t think I can recall the feeling of what it feels like to be refreshed int hte morning from having had a good night sleep.
As for many parents my restful nights of sleep started to fade [...]
14 May
Chi Town theater
Victory Gardens is a local theater company and they are offering a really cool subscription for parents with children ages 4-11. It is called Family Saturday, and you can bring your kid/s with you and they will provide childcare for $5 bucks a kid, while you and yours enjoy a show. You can click on [...]
