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well, he peed on me

So I guess that’s a good sign that he’s comfortable around me.  Actually when I got home to the guest house, all of the workers were quite excited for me because in Ethiopia it is considered good luck when I child pees on your leg because it means you’re going to have a baby.  At […]

surreal

    As I sit here drinking my coffee (kudos to Ethiopia for the black gold that gives me that extra umph every morning) watching the sunrise, it feels just like any other morning. Except that it’s not.  In a few short hours I will get on a bus heading to the Acacia Village and […]

how to change your life: compassion

Today I was blessed to meet two of the kids I sponsor through Compassion International. We first met in January of 2010 when I was here getting Caleb, and I was very fortunate to be able to spend more time with them on this trip. We had a great time getting to know each other […]

ethiopian sunrise and a room with a view

welp, it’s a maybe!

Just a quick update because I still have to go pack and try and make it to the airport on time, but the birth mother gave her consent and I’m still waiting on all of the letters to go through (see 50/50). There’s a chance they could be there by my court date on the […]

thirty so far

This past Fall I hit the big 3-0 mark. And while the birthday celebration was with strangers, some of whom would become friends, it was unforgettable to say the least. I was travelling for work and we had just arrived at the Sabi Sands Region of Kruger National Park in South Africa. I couldn’t have dreamed […]

sold the freezer, now on to the car

2008 Honda CR-V EX-L Excellent Condition, both interior and exterior well cared for Location: Auburn, AL or Columbia, SC Price: $23,500 Mileage: 42,100 Exterior Color: White Interior Color: Grey Transmission: Automatic Engine: Inline 4 Doors: 4 Bodystyle: SUV Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive Great Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Hwy/20 MPG City Clean Carfax Vehicle History Report […]

never a dull moment

cutie pa tootie

the boogie