DONATE!!!!

I have added a Charity Badge (scroll down and look to the right) for those of you who are interested in giving financially to support the efforts to assist the orphans in Ethiopia. Simply click and donate. This money will go to Gladney, the agency I am working with. Be sure to designate Ethiopia when donating. For a list of recent humanitarian projects Gladney sponsored in Ethiopia go to http://www.adoptionsbygladney.com/html/services/human_ethiopia.html.

Another great site is http://www.nothingbutnets.net/. $10 will buy a family in Africa a net and significantly reduce their chances of being bit by a mosquito and contracting malaria. My sister recently donated in my name. Thanks Shelly.

"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."-Maya Angelou

BEGINNINGS

Aloha All---

Just wanted to share that I have decided to adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia. I am two months into the process and have completed my homestudy, been approved by the agency I am working with (Gladney) and am in the process of having my dossier documents authenticated. I will not bore you with the details but it is quite a lengthy process and really tests how serious you are about making the dream of adoption a reality. Once my dossier is completed the waiting begins....... I am now at the point where I feel like it will never happen. Remind me of this moment when I am knee deep in diapers and sleep deprived.

In the meantime life goes on and it's a pretty awesome life. In the past month I traveled to Oahu and jumped out of a plane. I highly recommend it. It's quite a rush. A friend from Philly just left after a week long visit.....come back soon Big B...... and my mom, aunt and grandmom are now here for a ten day visit. The laughs have already begun. Grandma, no more falling off the bed.

On one last note I would like to give thanks to my dad. Today, March 1st, is the two year anniversary of my father's death and I would like to thank the Mighty Quinn for the gifts he has left behind. You are missed. Today we will celebrate you!