Injera and Chocolate Gravy

The posts I want to read again


My most AWESOME God story - or the day my mourning turned to JOY!

Say What? Chrissy's guide to adoption lingo

Chocolate dipped unicorns, rolled in sprinkles. Realistic view of a bad day.

spiritual attacks and stepping out in faith.

Why I still believe in Ethiopian adoptions

If not us, then WHO?

Racism experience

What is needed after you get home with your new kiddo.

Attachment, and why we don't allow other people to hug our kiddos

Santa and why Christmas 2010 just felt different

A realistic look at the things that are HARD, post-adoption

Another (realistic) look at life, after being home 11 days!

A look at the dream in my heart, and how it gets hurt.

Adoption High-school

Women's Hierarchy
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Home forever - April 13th, 2012

Home forever - April 13th, 2012
Meeting our sweet kiddos in Ethiopia, Jan.7, 2012

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We started with 4 kiddos, and added 3 in 2010!

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Blogs I hope to see updated often:

  • Enjoying the Small Things
    2024 Stocking Stuffer Guide for Kids, Tweens & Teens - Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time. I may not bring you much on this blog anymore, but stocking stuffers? Reporting for duty. I will not fail you on delive...
    6 months ago
  • Momentum
    You Can't Fix Others - I had woken up with this lump in the pit of my stomach. Like a piece of charcoal had worked it's way down my esophagus. It wasn't a conscious thought. ...
    3 years ago
  • The Livesay [Haiti] Weblog
    A Look Back: 2019, Heartline Maternity Center - What Do You See? - Thank you for stopping here! We first began keeping statistics at The Heartline Maternity Center about three years after we added labor and delivery serv...
    5 years ago
  • Wright Family USA - Are these kids all yours?
    Can We Be Thankful In All Circumstances? - All Americans are thinking about Thanksgiving in some way, shape or form right now. As I type many are already traveling or preparing to travel. Turkeys ...
    5 years ago
  • (Sub)Urban Servant
    Urban Servant: Hope, Healing and Growth as a Family.... - Greetings Faithful Friends and Followers of Urban Servant. First, I want you to know that you are precious to me. Each of you is unique and special. Every ...
    7 years ago
  • Benjamin and Melissa Bolton
    Ezra's Birth - On Wednesday, January 10th, at 9am, I had an appointment with my midwife, Jessica. I told her that I thought it'd be awhile longer since I was showing NO s...
    7 years ago
  • Coming Home
    Two years - Before daylight Milo was perched in front of the wood stove, telling me the forecast, delighting in the possibility of snow. As siblings tromped down the...
    7 years ago
  • The Terry Family
    Remembering 2017 - We were driving in the car a few weeks ago and Sadie piped up, "Man. 2017 feels like a scooter to the ankle." I think I said something like, "Amen, siste...
    7 years ago
  • Our story for HIS glory!!
    Nile my little salesman! - Last week I was sitting at soccer chatting with a couple of soccer moms (about soccer ) - Nile comes up out of the blue and starts asking, "mom what is...
    7 years ago
  • Our Big Crazy Family
    Rain Rain Go Away - Wet, cold, and rainy. What is it with the weather? As we entered May, the rainy season here in Kenya began. Often, the rain will pound Rift Valley Acade...
    7 years ago
  • This Abode
    Move Through - A few weeks ago we went to a wildlife refuge. The herd of bison we saw were beautiful and strong. There was one right next to the road we were on. We s...
    8 years ago
  • Party of Eight
    Birth Place Visits - I am still in awe of what the next few weeks will hold for our family. Honestly, I am still in a bit of denial that we are getting ready to have some of th...
    9 years ago
  • Our Little Tongginator
    Chinese New Year Chapter Books for Older Kids - There are many lists about Chinese New Year books for preschoolers and young elementary students, but very few highlight chapter books for middle graders a...
    9 years ago
  • Irishopian
    University of Tasmania - The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is an open examination college essentially situated in Tasmania, Australia. Formally established in 1890, it was the fou...
    9 years ago
  • Picker Point
    A little analogy - Do you remember the last time you visited a water park and rode down one of the huge inner-tube slides? You start off by standing in line for a long, long...
    9 years ago
  • Diary of a Zookeeper
    For the Love of a Great Book - For the past 5 months or so, I have had an absolutely amazing opportunity: being a member of a book launch team. And not just *any *book launch team--th...
    9 years ago
  • the reviewed life
    The Atticus Institute (2015) - The Atticus Institute Movie HDEnjoy The Atticus Institute Online Streaming with duration 92 Min and broadcast on 2015-01-20 and MPAA rating is 23. -...
    10 years ago
  • God Will Add
    Mesfin - If you know me on Facebook, you know one thing. I get super annoying this time of year. Because this is the time of year when folks let loose of their po...
    10 years ago
  • Journey 4 Hope
    Haile Babamo school - This is the fundraiser that I haven't said much about but I am very passionate about. Teamed up with the Althoff family, we've raised over half of our $1...
    10 years ago
  • grace and glory
    Forever Mom Winner - The winner of the giveaway for "Forever Mom" by Mary Ostyn is.... Danell Hilliard (who commented via Facebook). Congrats, Danell! Your book is on the wa...
    10 years ago
  • tamara b
    On a jet plane - There are two places i love to fly: Ethiopia and Fresno. One place was home to me for most of my childhood and the other place is a home away from home. At...
    10 years ago
  • How the Green House Grows
    Once an Orphan... - Today is Orphan Sunday. Many people don't even know that such a day exists, but it does, and it's today. A day when many churches across the nation focus...
    10 years ago
  • Expanding our family, hearts and minds
    Much over due! - We are now celebrating our three year anniversary with Sam and July 7th was our one year family-versary for Kidist. We are doing really well. We have had o...
    10 years ago
  • Life with Laura
    Lessons in Waiting - *Wait for the Lord; * *be strong, and take courage; * *wait for the Lord* *Psalm 27:14* It has been awhile since I wrote an adoption update. We have been...
    10 years ago
  • Life Together
    And then there were... - There was one... then two... and then there were *THREE!!!!* Sweet baby girl joined our family about 4 months ago, and we have been home for 3 months tog...
    11 years ago
  • Fellowship 686
    Upcoming Events!!! - Grace Evangelical is having a picnic. May 17th at Hilltop Park in Smyrna Starting at 1:00. Grace Evangelical, an Ethiopian Church, is having a church picni...
    11 years ago
  • Always and Forever
    The End - I started this blog about 6 years ago as a new mom, with a new baby... Now that baby is almost finished with kindergarten, and she has a sister who is 5. ...
    11 years ago
  • Oatsvall Team
    DON'T EVER QUIT !!! - My sweet friend Tracy Mihnovich shared this on fb and it has be shared MORE AND MORE !!! We are the hands and feet of Jesus … It is up to us NOT TO QUIT … ...
    11 years ago
  • As for Me and My Household
    Merkato Trip 2014 - Day Five - Today Team Merkato took the kids in the sponsorship program to a beautiful place in the countryside where they could spend the day playing OUTSIDE THE NEI...
    11 years ago
  • Born in our Heart
    Raising Kids Requires a Lot of Prayer! - As our kids are getting are getting older it is getting harder! I am experiencing all the things parents warned me about your kids getting older. I really ...
    11 years ago
  • BUILDING THE BLOCKS...
    Move out of the way - Someone commented to me the other day that I was “brave”. And I had to laugh. Because you see, I am not at all brave… I have simply chosen *to get out of th...
    11 years ago
  • Vaughan Family
    Living in the tension. - Dawson's MRI results yesterday were: "no change." This is *wonderful* news and means no further action for 6 months [unless a new symptom would arise]. W...
    11 years ago
  • I Will Pull This Blog Over!
    Not the White Christmas I am Dreaming of.... - In light of the totally and complete idiocy surrounding the new debate about whether a FICTIONAL character is black or white, (and the subsequent white wa...
    11 years ago
  • For the Display of His Splendor
    Celebrate with us!!! - *Please Celebrate with us Friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* *Order a Pizza , Make a Toast, Say Hurrah!!* *Where's that fatted calf??* *Yesterday, in a time ...
    11 years ago
  • The Siler Family
    - Until we meet again, forever yours Rest in peace my love Always
    11 years ago
  • Our Family Advocating for the Orphan
    A New Family Pic for the Old Blog!!! - Hi All!!! Everyone sure is growing up fast over here on our little farm!! Life is good with no major changes lately!! :) Just enjoying life with 6 kiddo...
    11 years ago
  • The best and most beautiful things must be felt with the heart...
    Dancing Dreams - Ok, I'll admit it, I wanted to be a ballerina. Pointe shoes, tutus, the stage, lights and a live orchestra playing classical music were all part of that d...
    11 years ago
  • Oaks of Righteousness
    A New Chapter - Well, its been 18 months since I lasted updated this blog! Wow, how time flies!!! Over the last few weeks I have had so many people tell me that I need to ...
    11 years ago
  • 60piggies
    two years. - about two years ago the mister and i were on the other side of the earth meeting our youngest boy. so much of him was a mystery, and the canyons of ever...
    12 years ago
  • Beneath the Acacia Tree
    Four Years Home... - Four years ago we held Charlotte in our arms for the first time and we haven't let her go since. [image: 4487_107547694615_5100789_n]
    12 years ago
  • The Coy Pond
    A Couple Sewing Projects - On top of starting my own company making baby items, I've also been making some clothes for the kids. This dress for Etame is made from fabric purchased a...
    12 years ago
  • Madine Family
    Christmas through Easter - Yes, we all know I'm a terrible blogger. Here's my attempt to catch you up. :) We spent the first week of December in Mexico with friends. Our 2012 Chr...
    12 years ago
  • Team Kollar
    Lulu's Par-tea! - This precious little girl whose name is "Blessings" is four... To celebrate I wanted to have a party that represented something she really loves at this ag...
    12 years ago
  • Visiting Orphans
    Longing for Him - I'm blogging again...I actually have something to talk about and share. I feel like I'm coming out of a wilderness or a desert. One that I'm thankful for...
    12 years ago
  • Our Empty Chair
    Making it to the Big Leagues! - I am going to be interviewed about our adoption story on blogtalkradio on Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. Use this link to tune in: *http://www.blo...
    12 years ago
  • The Teabo Tribe
    My first friend. My sister - This girl has my entire heart. this one is my sister. My first friend.
    12 years ago
  • Forever and Always
    Update and Pics - It's been so long since I've written I wouldn't be surprised if my readership has up and left. For anyone still around, thank you, and here's an update of ...
    12 years ago
  • Life with Our Boys
    "Goodnight Boys" - The last two and half years Mark and I have sung the boys *to sleep *each night. Eye roll. We sleep trained when Torin was a baby but when the boys began s...
    12 years ago
  • An Adoption Story
    How to Find the Best Australian Online Casino? - You still do not know how to find the best Australian Online Casino just yet? Do not worry then. What you need is just to follow some of these tips and or ...
    12 years ago
  • Ethiopia's Calling
    Tips for a Magical and Affordable Disney Trip - We are fresh off our much-anticpated Disney World vacation. And it was everything I had hoped it would be... and more. It was wonderful. We booked our Disn...
    12 years ago
  • PECAN BLUFF
    What's Growing at Pecan Bluff Farm - It's been hot here this week, but the garden and farm are still hanging in there nicely. We have had some lovely things filling our table! We eat all we...
    12 years ago
  • Heaven Sent Haitians
    Be a Small Part of Something REALLY Big! - Do you want to be a small part of something really big?? We started with 400 people + $25.00 each = FUNDED! now *400 369 people + $25.00 each = FUNDED!!* ...
    13 years ago
  • Roads of Uganda
    My favorite things 2: - my new necklace: Their pretty smiles: Patrick and Nicholas and their love for one another: The breath taking sun: The beautiful flowers that are blooming: ...
    13 years ago
  • My Adoption Journey and Other Life Stories
    Head Over Heels - Just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to everyone that came out to the Chick-fil-a fundraiser to help bring my little one home to a forever family! :) So f...
    13 years ago
  • Mackin Journey
    Goodbye Mackin Journey Blog! - Hello blog readers. After much thought and consideration, I've decided to end the Mackin Journey blog. I almost did it last year around this time, but ke...
    13 years ago
  • THE MEANEST MOM
    Rudolph the Semi-Decapitated Reindeer - Yesterday, my husband suggested that instead of driving to the nearest Redbox to return a movie that we had watched on New Year’s Eve (we are super big par...
    13 years ago
  • JOURNEY WITH THE CLARK'S
    Welcome 2012 - "you have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence" Acts 2:28 2 New Year celebrations in BKK. Hard to believe! La...
    13 years ago
  • The Moss Family
    Thirty-Five - So, we came home with our son and I dropped off the face of the blog world for, oh, about 7 months or so. Life was hard there for a bit--for a long bit. I ...
    13 years ago
  • My Waiting Angel
    Fundraiser for Eden - I have been very blessed with great medical insurance to help with Eden's medical needs. However, not everything she needs is covered by medical insurance,...
    13 years ago
  • Joyfully ever after.....
    My Blog - Ridley Barron Ministries has been working on our new website for several months now. It is up and running full speed ahead. We continue to pray and dream a...
    13 years ago
  • My ET Life
    What?! - Kids are known for saying really funny things. For the past 48 hours, Anna has been on a roll: * We were at supper with my dad Monday night; Anna gets in h...
    13 years ago
  • Stepping Out in Faith - Our Journey to Ethiopia
    Where does the time go?? - Family Day the one year anniversary of our family We celebrated with bike riding, zoo & Ethiopian dinner. Bible presentations "G" and "A" got new...
    13 years ago
  • RHBarron3
    New site - The new site is fully operational now with subscription capabilities and regular updates. Thanks for checking us out here. Please drop by the new site to c...
    13 years ago
  • 5 by Faith
    Whoa Nelly. - I'm still stuck in a somewhat reflective mood. Thinking on a year home. All the milestones and accomplishments our girl has made. The joys we've experience...
    13 years ago
  • these are the days
    introducing... - it's time to say goodbye to this blog. a little sad. and hello to the NEW WEBSITE www.lankfordlife.com go check it out. sign up for our newsletter. subscri...
    13 years ago
  • Meehan Family
    New Blog - Well, I don't know what happened to the post where I asked if anyone out there had success in changing their blog over to Wordpress, but I made the change ...
    14 years ago
  • The Taupes' International Adoption Adventure
    Video of Natalie's first year home - Here's a six minute video of Natalie's first year home with us. How she's changed!
    14 years ago
  • Goodwin Family
    Coach purse winner! - Congratulations to Janet Dunleavy! She was the winner of our Coach purse giveaway. Thank you so much to everyone who donated!
    14 years ago
  • Raising 3 babes in the 3rd world
    IT'S READY!! - Check it out!!! www.aarsethfamily.com We will no longer be posting on this website so please make the switch over! We would really love to have your suppo...
    14 years ago
  • Waiting for Caleb
    Two Years Ago - Well today marks two years since we have been home with Caleb. His sisters laid eyes on him for the first time two years ago today. It amazes me how much...
    14 years ago
  • Twofold Blessing
    9 days and counting!!!!! - We leave in nine days! It is so amazing to think that in a few weeks I will be sitting here at my table with little ones around it with me. So much to pre...
    14 years ago
  • Weaving a Family
    REFERRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - She is a stunning little girl, with beautiful brown eyes and she just turned a year old! I cannot share her name or photos on this blog until we pass court...
    14 years ago
  • be BOLD jen
    Court in two days... - *photo by jontintinjordan...trying not to think about it THAT much. Freaking out inside a little.I've been doing SO WELL playing it cool. Until now. All of...
    15 years ago
  • Mommyhood is My "Real" Job
    Thursday is my BIG day. - So, I'm asking for prayers, please. If you don't pray...how about some positive thoughts headed my way? I'll take those, too! So, I have RSD aka Reflex S...
    15 years ago
  • The Czarnecki Family Blog
    Christmas in April - Bridgey and Uncle Cole My beautiful Mommy The 76th pot of tea coming right up! Studs __________________________________________ _______________...
    15 years ago
  • Arms Wide Open
    Conflicted - As we get closer to sending in our final paperwork I have been feeling a lot of conflicting emotions about our adoption. It has really hit me hard the idea...
    15 years ago
  • Texas to Ethiopia
    How Much Does it Cost to Adopt? - One of the main reasons I'm blogging through our adoption journey is so that maybe one day someone who is reading it will consider it for themselves. ...
    15 years ago
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  • Zehlahlum Family
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  • adopting a wolter
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Wolayta Care Center

Wolayta Care Center
Our first 3 babies lived here for 6 months

The Holt Care Center in Addis

The Holt Care Center in Addis
This is where our kids spent 5 months of their lives being cared for by the wonderful Holt Nannies.
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