tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.comments2023-04-16T03:40:38.929-07:00My 2 Ethiopian GirlsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comBlogger693125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-74523745360315707632011-07-29T12:15:42.936-07:002011-07-29T12:15:42.936-07:00What happened to your blog?. Your family looks ama...What happened to your blog?. Your family looks amazing!! and i'de have liked to know more. My email is shameme.adams@gmail.com if you want a new friend in ENGLAND!!.<br /><br /> Love Shameme xShameme Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051041010769399139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-47120662154999882322010-11-08T13:00:38.988-08:002010-11-08T13:00:38.988-08:00Dear Mimi,
What a precious comment sharing about h...Dear Mimi,<br />What a precious comment sharing about how you felt about Tigist and our adoption. If I were Ethiopian, I surely would have reservations about seeing "one of my own" adopted out like this. One must know the whole story and experience to appreciate a journey like ours and now Tigists. I know the day will come when she fully realizes what the decision we made FOR her on behalf of her has made in her life. My prayer is that she will see it for exactly what it is ... "for the love of a child". With 6,000,000 orphans in Ethiopia alone, one might feel as though adopting ONE child does not make a difference, but quite the opposite ... it's made a difference to HER! And that's what we intended. And it has changed our lives (the rest of the family) forever! Mimi, thank you for your honesty and for finding her story. Give our love to your Tigest.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-84801002490438672582010-11-07T14:14:12.071-08:002010-11-07T14:14:12.071-08:00so i get online to find a friend name tigest since...so i get online to find a friend name tigest since my sister told me I can just google her name and her bio pops up. Well instead I come across you page. Hello my name is meserak and i was born in ethiopia. now living in CA. Anyway to make a long story short. i was very touched with your story. I started off having mixed feeling but at the end of it all like you said she will never be alone. May god watch over you and your family. May he bless you with the love that you have given this child. May he allow your travels on this earth to be gentle and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your personal lives with others. And showing mankind the true essence of love.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865934379281850557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-39176476241236879992010-10-05T11:36:14.368-07:002010-10-05T11:36:14.368-07:00Mary, Mary ... I love it! That would be fun!Mary, Mary ... I love it! That would be fun!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-91774893580506408662010-09-15T14:57:41.357-07:002010-09-15T14:57:41.357-07:00Hi Wildflowers, thanks for your post. You can sha...Hi Wildflowers, thanks for your post. You can share anything on my blog that you want. It's open for everybody. I'm glad you liked it. She's been home for 2 years now and is doing great.<br /><br />All the best to you and your process.<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-48049844139296486332010-09-15T14:18:32.328-07:002010-09-15T14:18:32.328-07:00p/s i share videos within our own adoption blog (...p/s i share videos within our own adoption blog (via bottom of page) and i wondered if it was okay to share yours too.<br /><br />thank you!Us4 Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739127381541688361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-80675924025278805992010-09-15T14:07:22.101-07:002010-09-15T14:07:22.101-07:00thank you for sharing. that was very nice. beauti...thank you for sharing. that was very nice. beautiful.<br /><br /><br />i just came across your adoption blog. we too are adopting from Ethiopia and i wanted to say hi.Us4 Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739127381541688361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-73321547606854764672010-09-10T10:50:43.469-07:002010-09-10T10:50:43.469-07:00Wow.. I love it!... and what a cool song to sing.....Wow.. I love it!... and what a cool song to sing.. : ^_^. Maybe you and Tigist can sing a song together... record it with one of you Hubby's many toys... Tascam DP008 perhaps... then let David do his magic to it...You never know... you guys might sound like... Mary Mary when he's through with it... : )FilmmakerFilmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469190858672726316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-70142061340429786082010-09-01T07:12:15.390-07:002010-09-01T07:12:15.390-07:00Gina ... very cool your reaction. Especially from...Gina ... very cool your reaction. Especially from a certified graphic's gal and teacher. I'm so glad you met Tigist and as she wakes up in about 20 minutes, I will tell her you give her a hug and hello.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-13519009591998657162010-08-31T22:54:19.838-07:002010-08-31T22:54:19.838-07:00Wow!! Ok your home videos and EVERYONE else's ...Wow!! Ok your home videos and EVERYONE else's home videos look a little different... This was fabulous Lisa!! What a wonderful story to share with the world!! Thank you!! Give Tigist a hug for me XXOOGina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599846660547607453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-78864504681231447012010-08-30T23:00:33.618-07:002010-08-30T23:00:33.618-07:00Denise, I love hearing that from someone who's...Denise, I love hearing that from someone who's been there. I have always wanted to adopt and am so grateful that we were able to. I love her so much. And I know you have the same thing in your family. God's grace does indeed abound.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-81912254628515301132010-08-30T22:32:33.111-07:002010-08-30T22:32:33.111-07:00very beautiful...as another person fortunate enoug...very beautiful...as another person fortunate enough to be adopted into a loving home and family, this touches my heart ...deeply. God's grace abounds.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422216877551416931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-64465302467813971362010-08-30T13:39:35.095-07:002010-08-30T13:39:35.095-07:00Catherine, thank you! Are you singing more at chu...Catherine, thank you! Are you singing more at church or are you just so busy with the kids?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-44173704150830732202010-08-25T16:18:10.404-07:002010-08-25T16:18:10.404-07:00I am so glad I have you tagged on my blog! PLEASE...I am so glad I have you tagged on my blog! PLEASE bring me a bottle, and yes - let's definitely get those boys together.<br />Welcome back. Still looking forward to the pics.Hutchinsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670732043565362166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-19901691580093072142010-03-21T08:28:33.431-07:002010-03-21T08:28:33.431-07:00Hi Marg,
Yes, I agree. I too wish I had some posi...Hi Marg,<br />Yes, I agree. I too wish I had some positive reinforcement in my life as a young girl. What a difference it can make in a child's life perhaps where there is no encouragement at all.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-21482813021913087982010-03-21T07:44:24.699-07:002010-03-21T07:44:24.699-07:00What lovely wording!! Your idea of having a family...What lovely wording!! Your idea of having a family mission statement and one for each child is such a great idea!!! I agree that repeating a powerful, inspiring statement at the beginning of the day sets your heart on the right focus - something I only learned as an adult. What a gift to inspire your kids to begin it early.<br /><br />Marg Evans<br /><br />wwww.dynamicchoices.caMarg Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039508978832613288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-54437654823527691182010-02-17T06:32:14.864-08:002010-02-17T06:32:14.864-08:00Hi chalk-girl,
Your blog looks fantastic. I love ...Hi chalk-girl,<br />Your blog looks fantastic. I love the chalk notion ... so true. Yes, we didn't know we would ever move, but we live life in chalk too, just like you. Very exciting about your adoption. All the best to you. We moved to give our kids better opportunity and more affordable housing in a different environment. Good luck ...<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-59273394198790153712010-02-16T23:20:25.736-08:002010-02-16T23:20:25.736-08:00Well, I came here to read about your Ethiopian ado...Well, I came here to read about your Ethiopian adoption, but instead read about your move from Ca to Co. I live in Northern Ca. and wonder if we will ever move and what the transition would look like. It sounds as if you have no regrets and you settled in well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-74644392937208201322010-01-08T11:27:06.353-08:002010-01-08T11:27:06.353-08:00Hi Michelle,
Your twins are just gorgeous! I'...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />Your twins are just gorgeous! I'm glad all is going well with you since last we met.<br /><br />I'm with you on this letter. There are dozens of dynamics going on in these few simple moments. We alone cannot take such pain away, but what we are doing is helping in a way that we can. What I blessing that you were able to meet the Mother. You are VERY fortunate to be able to offer this experience to your twins.<br /><br />You are a blessing!<br /><br />Love, LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086577175237401444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-58101683455747995912010-01-07T18:43:04.891-08:002010-01-07T18:43:04.891-08:00Lisa,
I am wiping tears away as I type this. So ...Lisa,<br /><br />I am wiping tears away as I type this. So much of this letter reminds me vividly of the day we met the twins mother at Sele Enat, just a day before we left Ethiopia. Like this encounter, their mother was beautiful, so very pretty and one of out twins favored her so much. She too kissed me, and I her. The emotions, at the meeting, afterwards and even tonight are just overwhelming. We are so blessed by our double blessing and just feel so honored that He would call us to raise these two boys for <br />His kingdom. God is so good, God bless you and your dear family.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168639869574366741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-65293389872009813712009-12-08T20:38:38.064-08:002009-12-08T20:38:38.064-08:00I know how fast time goes by with big ones in scho...I know how fast time goes by with big ones in school (eek - High Schoolers!) and little ones underfoot. And I can imagine how much joy sweet Tigist has brought into your lives! Bless you all.Hutchinsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670732043565362166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-82773583927956167332009-10-09T14:01:01.556-07:002009-10-09T14:01:01.556-07:00What a beautiful birthday party and beautiful surr...What a beautiful birthday party and beautiful surroundings in which to celebrate! Tigist is precious and your cake and cupcakes, Food Network-worthy!!<br /><br />StephStephanie and Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815695220115930948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-55847864013056862272009-10-09T13:56:34.214-07:002009-10-09T13:56:34.214-07:00Having been to Italy myself for the first time thi...Having been to Italy myself for the first time this summer, I really enjoyed your virtual lesson. don't forget "Allora!" which everyone seems to say constantly. I have figured out it means any of the following: <br />Ok, then!<br />Well!<br />Here you go! <br />Fine! <br />I agree!Stephanie and Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815695220115930948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-57072350527343376032009-09-23T11:36:34.064-07:002009-09-23T11:36:34.064-07:00I've been searching for Ethiopian adoption con...I've been searching for Ethiopian adoption connections in Denver and came across your blog. We are in Castle Pines North and waiting for our referral (hopefully in the next month or two). We have two biological children and are excited to add a son from Ethiopia. We'd love to get to know some other families who have been woven together the same way!<br />Is there an Ethiopian adoption support or social group in the area? Many thanks for your help,<br />Susanne Sadler<br />susannesadler@mac.comncgatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061493854853671947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952887826173041034.post-17977135180125852052009-09-14T10:48:50.018-07:002009-09-14T10:48:50.018-07:00Bravi per voi! YOu're well on your way to lea...Bravi per voi! YOu're well on your way to learning Italian, and I hope you get back here soon so you can practice - no amount of 'book learning' will ever take the place of having to speak it every day with the locals! Come on over - and bring those great kids too - they'll love it!<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words on my blog, and just as you faced each adoption hurdle, we did the same during our move to Italy, just one step at a time.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853057494479680201noreply@blogger.com