Tag: Ethiopia Trip 2009

R is for Rainy Season

Here in Indiana and the majority of the continental United States (except maybe the southwest and southeastern corners), you can

There are a few Amharic words I remember from my first visit to Ethiopia in 2009. I remember how to

…we were finally united as a family of five!

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 18, 2009 I had stared at her picture for countless hours during the previous months. I

I have hiked through mountains with a five-gallon water bladder strapped to my backpack. It was not pleasant. But that

On this day (Wednesday) one year ago (September 16, 2009), Christy and I boarded a plane. Our lives haven’t been

For the last nine years, September 11 has been marked by mourning and reflection as we remember the terrible events

Probably not. I fully intended to. But the whole recounting our Ethiopia experience kinda got out of hand and spiraled

It began as a rumor a week ago, but agencies have now confirmed a new requirement in the adoption process

Wednesday (9/23)* Ethiopia is quite proud of its coffee heritage. According to legend, the benefits of the coffee bean was