Expecting from Africa necklace

While at the Abyssinian dinner a few people asked about my necklace. The woman who made it has a grandchild adopted from Et. I love my necklace and haven't taken it off since I got it. Here is the link to her online store: junkposse

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5208670

Tyler Perry Rocks!

He is sending the kids who were kicked out of the pool to Disney!

WOW!

26 referrals last month for our agency. I think the average has been about 10. YEEEEAAAHHHH!!!

Ten Months tomorrow

So Friday, 7-10-09, will mark our 10 month wait. I don't know why I thought the waiting would be easy. Quite a few referrals came in today so I am sure we will be on the first page of that list soon. Still hoping to know by Christmas. In addition to the worry I have had brief episodes of complete disbelief-thinking this will be never happen.

From time to time I also think OMG this may really happen. Then what? Will we really get on a plane and travel 1/2 way around the world and return with a (pooping and screaming) bundle of joy? It seems unbelievable.

Vogue article on IA

You have probably all seen this by now but just in case you missed it:

http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/2009/06/madonna-and-child/?mbid=rss_feature

September 19th, 2009

Mark your calenders! ETSS will be holding its Enquatatesh Festival at Whitehall Yearling High School@noon. There will be food, dancing, music, coffee ceremony, auctions, etc...

You can also get a family portrait taken (by us) for a $25 donation to ETSS. Right now we are really trying to get family sponsors. You can get your tickets and more info at: ethiotss.org

This is open to everyone. The more the merrier.