This week has been ever-so-slightly better than last week. Progress! I am taking extra time each day to remind Z that he is loved and safe; I hope it is sinking in.
Last week I was at the Ethiopian market by our house and struck up a conversation with another patron. He asked if Z was adopted, and then asked what part of Ethiopia he was from. As it turned out, this man was from a town just 20 minutes from Z's birth place! He was so excited to tell me that there are many Ethiopians from that region in Seattle and he invited me to come to his church. I cracked up when he pointed to Z and told me, "I have two small children at home and they look just like him!" We exchanged contact information and I'm hoping we can connect again soon. I continue to be amazed by the friendliness and hospitality of the Ethiopian community here! What a blessing for families like ours.
Stay tuned for heavier stuff (maybe)...
*Mesob is the Amharic word for the woven basket that Z is sitting in. :)
Cute picture! I have discovered that we have a large Ethiopian community here too! Looking forward to being involved in that.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am really really excited to hear your thoughts on race....issues that churn in my head constantly....and we are just starting!