I was having a conversation with a gal at the office today and she mentioned that she had just attended a World Vision sponsorship luncheon and she and her husband and daughter are going to help a child with a goat, some milk, clothes, etc.
She asked which country we had adopted Ezra from. I was able to tell her Ethiopia. She explained she really wanted to pick a country with 'some big needs'.
I am grateful for this conversation and it was a good reminder that every story, every photo, every video, every trip helps people understand the way life outside our American 'dreamland' is really like.
So, to you bloggers out there...blog, help others understand what life is like outside middle class america and that there are 'BIG NEEDS' everywhere.
P.S. I am getting really excited to go to Ethiopia (Though we don't know yet when we will be traveling). Getting outside the U.S. (and my neighborhood) is important to do...it is life-changing...especially if you go to a 3rd-world country.
Any news on a court date?! A few bloggy friends are traveling this week and that got me thinking that your date should be coming up soon. Would love an update!
ReplyDeletePraying for you guys!!
Brianne
Brianne,
ReplyDeleteNothing yet. I talked with Ben (our case worker) and as of yesterday, nothing. The last court dates they received were for Dec. 27th, so it looks like it will definitely be sometime early 2011.
Hopefully we'll hear something in the next few weeks.