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Shay's Adoption Adventure: January 2011
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Monday, January 17, 2011. Four Months (and three days) ago. Two and a half years ago, Zelalem Birtukan was born in Ethiopia to a very young mother. She did the best she could for him for (almost) the first two years of his life. Bouncing around from house to house, and spending some time on the streets, she loved him the only way that she knew how. And that forever decision changed my life. Baby Z was going to be my son! In September, (6 LONG weeks...
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Shay's Adoption Adventure: May 2010
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Friday, May 14, 2010. When I sent my paperwork to America World, the contents of the box weighed three pounds. Once I knew it was delivered safely, I think twenty pounds were lifted off my shoulders. Now that I have passed everything that the US requires, it is now time to hope and pray that Ethiopia is satisfied with it too! Then maybe another twenty pounds will be lifted! Even though my child will not know his/her parents, I have a responsibility...
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Shay's Adoption Adventure: Nine Months and counting
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Nine Months and counting. On one hand, it feels like Larkin has been here for his entire life. On the other hand, it feels like I’m just starting this parenting thing. We have definitely had our good days and bad days…and some really not so great days! And I have learned how to be patient when it doesn’t seem possible. We had days where the only sounds Larkin would make would be grunts or cries. Now, he can (almost) spea...
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The adoption of Solly's sister: Scavenger hunt !! And school
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Monday, February 3, 2014. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). At home in Playa. Dad and Solly on beach. Fun at the park and a pic of Beks rose. Roberts kids waiting for Donna. Thoughts on Saturday morning. Our home on the hill. Home on the hill. Birthday girl and her lil Bro! Waiting for Isa B. Addis Ababa at night.
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The adoption of Solly's sister: March 2009
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Tuesday, March 31, 2009. March 31 from Raft Island. Links to this post. It is almost six a.m and I am lying in my bed on the day of flight. I am waiting to hear the sound of Solly in his crib so I can hold him and kiss him all over for the last few hours I am with him for 10 days. I love you Solly, Mama loves you. We are g...
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The adoption of Solly's sister: October 2008
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Monday, October 20, 2008. This morning we got an email telling us that there is a little girl who may be ours! She is one month old and comes from Addis Ababa, a different region from Solly. We will keep you updated, no for sure's yet! Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). At home in Playa. Dad and Solly on beach.
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The adoption of Solly's sister: June 2009
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Mikala and Gam's trip to Whidbey Island. Gam and Mikala went up to Whidbey Island for a few days and had a peaceful, lovely time. Here are some pictures to share. Sky on Raft Island. Wonderful, beautiful Mikala. Links to this post. Monday, June 29, 2009. Links to this post. Mornings on Raft Island.
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The adoption of Solly's sister: Driving to PACT camp soon!
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Sunday, June 22, 2014. Driving to PACT camp soon! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). At home in Playa. Driving to PACT camp soon! Dad and Solly on beach. Fun at the park and a pic of Beks rose. Roberts kids waiting for Donna. Thoughts on Saturday morning. Our home on the hill. Home on the hill. Waiting for Isa B.
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The adoption of Solly's sister: July 2008
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The adoption of Solly's sister. Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone. But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute. You didn't grow under my heart, but in it. Monday, July 28, 2008. Here we go again. Well, it is decided. We have begun the adoption process again and couldn't be more excited! Solomon is the joy of our lives and we want to give him a sibling to love and play with , grow up alongside. Love the von Hessert-Roberts family. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
