Sunday, October 12, 2008

A Message From Ethiopia...

I know that when my solid Midwestern relatives read this post they are going to say to each other,"Julie has been in California too long."

This child gave me a message from Ethiopia today. I'm not kidding. I don't usually believe in stuff like this. This beautiful child, home only one month, told me to hold on. She wrapped her frail arms tightly around me, snuggled her head against my chest, and then patted my back with the smallest hand known to mankind. It was as if she was saying," I just came from there, your children are there, you need to hold on, be strong, and breathe". This resilient, beautiful, loving child said,"I have been through so much, get over yourself." Well actually she said it in a nicer way, with a smile, outreached arms, big beautiful eyes, and a hug like no other.

Strange, wondrous, unbelievable moment...


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24 comments:

  1. JocelynOctober 12, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    You gave me goose bumps...I LOVE this post!!

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  2. veggiemomOctober 12, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Ooh - I love it!!!
    Kerri, Medina, and Ruby

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  3. M and MOctober 12, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    This post is the PERFECT way to end a beautiful week. Julie, I believe you. I'm so happy you were "listening."

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  4. JonesEthiopiaOctober 12, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Ahh, isn't it nice when you get a message like that in the most unexpected way? And you know what? She is so, so right. :)

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  5. SarahOctober 12, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    hang on, mama- those children are waiting for you. just a few moments longer......... those tiny hugs are going to be a lot more frequent.

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  6. rebekahOctober 12, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    She is so precious. And so wise too.

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  7. JanaOctober 12, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    I am so ready for you to get those kids!!

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  8. I Love Purple More Than YouOctober 12, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful!

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  9. knOctober 13, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Like m and m said I'm happy you were listening.

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  10. los cazadoresOctober 13, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    Julie. How you pull at my heart strings with your posts. Pull. Make me so emotional.

    This post was so beautiful. Just gorgeous in it's message and simplicity.

    They are out there. She knows it and so do we.

    Cindy

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  11. los cazadoresOctober 13, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    BTW, thanks for introducing me to new music. Love it.

    Cindy

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  12. los cazadoresOctober 13, 2008 at 6:49 AM

    How long have you had that "That One" sign on your blog? LOL! Did we both put Obama stuff on our blogs at the same time? Weird!!!

    Cindy

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  13. EvelynOctober 13, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    Julie, Thanks so much for this post. I am speechless and I needed that message, too! Again, you see life so beautifully. Thank you!

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  14. Ranavan October 13, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Sometimes, when we least expect it, we get just what we need to put our hearts at ease.

    Rana

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  15. HeatherOctober 13, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful! I am so happy that the two of you were able to share the day with us! And so happy that you heard T's message! She is a wise little one, huh?!

    We are so happy to have you both as friends and support in this journey!! Just think of all the fantastic play dates we have in our future!!

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  16. jenOctober 13, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely. Hope is always lovely. And now, who knows how many people just got a message of hope from this post?
    from the midwest, :)
    Jen

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  17. CathyOctober 13, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    You have been tagged. Check out my blog for the rules.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. Truly inspiring. Hang in there. Your kids are waiting for you.

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  18. LoriOctober 13, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    Totally get it. That was a message for you.

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  19. CatherineOctober 13, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    I am hoping with all hope that your children come home to you soon. Just know that they are out there waiting for you, waiting to come home and soon it will be there arms around you giving you that perfect hug.

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  20. SamOctober 13, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    I love it too! and i check every day for you to have news. hoping it comes very soon....

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  21. DrewCareyShowOctober 14, 2008 at 6:23 AM

    Hang in there, my friend. Drew actually saw the special connection between you and that precious Ethiopian child and commented on it during the car ride home... so you're not just making crazy stuff up. I know the achiness your heart is feeling for these children destined to be yours. What feels like an eternity now will be a blip on the radar screen of life in no time. May you have an overwhelming serenity until then... XOXO

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  22. AnonymousOctober 14, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    I have read your blog so many times and you often move me to tears. It is so nicely done. My husband and I are in the middle of application process for Ethiopia. We have a three year old bio son. Thanks for baring your soul so often. You have sent me into tears on more than one occasion. I'm glad you heard what that little girl had to say to you, I think she is absolutely right.

    Christine

    P.S. Deb let me know about your blog so that is how I got connected.

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  23. filoliOctober 14, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    [smiling]

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  24. filoliOctober 14, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    I can't stop listening to this song!

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