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On Audrey Hepburn’s 87th birthday I discovered this video of her giving aid to a breastfeeding baby… why it matters
Today would have been Audrey Hepburn’s 87th birthday, which seems pretty incredible given the fact that her image as a young woman still is one of the top telling images on merchandise, grossing multi-millions of dollars every year.
Most of millennials know the icon for her role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as from other classic hollywood movies, but what most people don’t know was her strong desire to be a mother and her heart for humanitarian work.
It … Keep Reading!!!
Ethiopian Airlines Review – Flying on Cloud Nine
I can put a check next to number 17 on my Pre-30 Bucket List: Flying upgraded overseas
Now we can adequately give an Ethiopian Airlines review…
Our Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine Review
How it started:
Ethiopian Airlines found out about the nonprofit work we were doing in Ethiopia, and not only discounted our tickets, but upgraded us for free. (Ethiopian Airlines is a very patriotic business; they are still an Ethiopian company and like to see people … Keep Reading!!!
Water Changes Everything
On our final day at the Aregash Lodge in Ethiopia, the owner came over and said, “God works in mysterious ways… The Water Minister of Ethiopia surprised me with a visit today. He came all the way from Addis Ababa.”
We held an impromptu meeting at the lodge where the minister and his associates sat and watched a filter demonstration. This was the first time he had seen such technology and was in awe. He showed us the chlorine tablets … Keep Reading!!!
Breastfeeding Culture: Mursi Tribe
The Mursi tribe of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is one of the oldest and most easily identifiable tribal cultures of Africa.
Most Mursi children nurse past toddler-hood, and clothing for women commonly leaves breasts exposed.
The breast area for the Mursi tribe is viewed as nourishment for children and signals to men peak nubility of the woman, based on shape and texture.
The Mursi people are at risk for displacement.
From Mursi Online:
… Keep Reading!!!Since the 1960s, the extension of government
Breastfeeding in Ethiopia
I had recently written about my experience speaking with people in South Africa about breastfeeding, and I realized I never have written about my own observations of breastfeeding in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia has an interesting history because it is one of the only African country never colonized. This makes for a very different atmosphere than many of the other African countries I have visited.
The rural areas of Ethiopia have a weaning age of anywhere from eight … Keep Reading!!!
Love Liberates, Birth Mother Quotes and Inspiration
We are framing this photo for Samuel, taken by Kyle LaMere in Ethiopia, September 2012. Under the photo will be Maya Angelou’s “Love Liberates” quote.
How beautifully she sums up the importance and love of the birth mother and family. How true love frees; it does not enslave.
Someone once said, “Children need two things: One is roots and the other is wings.” I know Samuel’s birth mother was strong enough to provide our son with wings. Now our prayer … Keep Reading!!!
Houston, We Do Not Have a Problem- Clean Water Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who attended the Houston Waves for Water Fundraiser to bring clean water to Ethiopia. It was a blast!
Kayla and Omar Dar of Baby’s Breastie and Fayye Foundation put the entire event together in six short weeks. Because of their dedication to the clean water project in Ethiopia, we were able to bring people of all walks of life together to raise $7000, which in turn will bring 7000 people clean water.
We … Keep Reading!!!
The Real Mommy War
“The Brightest Light . . .” Letter from Laura Farruggio
You Have Given a Miracle This Christmas- Clean Water
We had the Waves for Awassa Event in Los Angeles on World AIDS Day. (December 1)
Jack, from Waves for Water, gave a water demonstration and showed videos of what can happen to a community when it’s given what every human needs access to- clean water.
When he was done speaking, a couple who attended (fellow adoptive parents, but that is all I will say so that they can remain anonymous) asked us when we were planning on going.
“March … Keep Reading!!!
H2OPE For Ethiopia | Clean Water Project
As most of you know, we are working with Waves for Water on a clean water project to bring rural Argisa, Ethiopia much needed filters to create access to safe drinking water. We were recently updated on the severity of the water related diseases of the area. What we were told has made us realize that time is of the essence. We are now trying to bring 100 filters to the area as soon as possible to prevent any more … Keep Reading!!!
Cloth Diapering Mamas for Clean Water in Ethiopia
Yesterday I received an email from Sister Donna:
… Keep Reading!!!“Hi Jamie, What a very nice surprise to hear from you!!!
Just now I’m at the Haile making good use of their free internet. When I see your pretty face, what lovely memories come to meand the magic days we were all here together in!
I am so glad to hear that the response is good for the diapers! I have often thought about it and wondered about what was
Our Ethiopian Family
I wanted to share this amazing family photo captured by Lori Dorman when we were in Ethiopia.
Pictured are Samuel’s brothers, sister, and mother/ama. The resemblance he bears to all of them is unquestionable.
