tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72868519255983090702011-08-03T05:40:17.687-04:00this blog was created to chart the journey to Ethiopia and back...Tessa Bezu came home August 2008!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.comBlogger2571100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-24219918615456561212010-10-20T16:43:00.002-04:002010-10-22T12:44:13.129-04:00

A Glimmer of Hope - LTBH Feature - Austin 2009 from A Glimmer of Hope on Vimeo. Please donate by clicking here. This is just me, Lori. But below is all copied and pasted from Emily's other blog w/Glimmer of Hope. This is my new cause. Please watch the video and start spreading this around. This goal is big, and I know it will take no time to meet! I'm so proud of my friends. Thank you God. It

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True blood is one of my favorite shows. Yes, I have a thing for vampires. No clue why, but I'm not alone so I don't feel like I have a problem... But this post is about "True Blood".... what does blood mean? What does it mean to you? Some people (Italians and other nationalities) feel that blood is thicker than water. That is such a dichotomy for me. Because my family is my life, and two

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Quick post (at work right now) to let my blogger friends know I'm on FB hiatus to focus on family, and other things. So I will be blogging instead FB'ing! Much more productive and cathartic. PLUS I want to connect and follow you all again in writing instead of status updates! I'm eager to start fundraising for June 11' trip to Ethiopia!!! ;)

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Hope for Dube Bute Our Glimmer of Hope

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Tessa Bezu and Ethiopia will forever be connected. And I love that. I try to use the little Amharic that I learned during our wait. We talk about Ethiopia, but not too much. I honestly think that some people over do it with the cultural aspect. I am Sicilian and Greek. There are aspects of my life that represent that etc, but my life doesn't revolve around it. And for me, it would be wrong to

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-51069520534581550952010-08-16T14:17:00.002-04:002010-08-16T14:24:56.524-04:00

Finally - I can say that the question marks that I've lived with for close to a year are all answered. The house is sold, the family dynamic has shifted, I have found a lovely home to move into, and also have a job! Talk about a ton of change.... I feel very content, happy, and know that while these changes have been very painful to many people in my life, they are changes that needed to be made

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As of my last post there were so many question marks still in our lives. I'm happy and sad to report that change has blasted into our lives this week! Ummm, yeah, crazy how life puts you on hold for so long and then BAM! Yes, you read it correct, in just this past week; The couple unit is officially no more (not saying the word).... I began a new kitchen design job for a company other than the

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It's been a bit since I've posted. There are reasons. One, I'm too busy on FB writing silly updates or taking down mobsters! I need my distractions people, cut me some slack! :) There have been several things going on in my life that haven't been blogable, but I think the time now is ok to tell you all what's happening in this neck of the woods. Many of you already know b/c of FB or because you

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No, not that kind. Get your head out of the gutter. UPDATED - 4-9-2010 I THOUGHT THIS OLD POST WAS FUNNY AND SINCE I'LL BE GETTING ON A PLANE SOON IT IS CURRENT! It's spreading, the flu. It's that time of year... When we boarded the plane to go on our trip we saw about ten asian people board and sit behind us all wearing these masks. I didn't know if I should be insulted or scared! But soon

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-16045356448931651072010-02-15T20:40:00.000-05:002010-02-15T20:40:16.168-05:00

Nick's first snowboard lesson - He goes everyday next week and Tessa will learn on skiis first, everyday next week!! Can't wait for those pics too! Mr. Handsome! The Queen!!! My guys! Watching TV (with dog hair in her fro) - love her hair! This little girl is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen inside and out - her profile is just amazing, isn't  it? I am biased though. I could (and do

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As some of you may know, our stunning daughter (inside and out) is from Arbegona. Arbegona is southeast of Awassa in the mountains. It's breathtakingly beautiful to travel through the mountainous countryside on dirt roads for hours to reach this town. I have told you all that I want to find a new mission/project. Without going into detail, I've decided to try something quite different than

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Wine tasting at our home and first day(s) at new schools! Erica and Larissa! Engaged!!! Lisa and Michael!!!! Wine Expo coming soon! Daddy and is girl! Me and Erica - yes, my hair appointment is this Friday - I know!!! First day at new kindergarten...:( Kitchen in progress... not my best work! A great facelife! We're all moved in - there are still

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That's all for now - we're still alive and well!!! Much to report soon, after Christmas I think...

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The packing that is!!!! Not one gift has been purchased. Why move presents? And the past couple of years presents have been MUCH different for obvious reasons. Water! Focus! Purpose! Need! And most importantly, why do we celebrate? Is it because of Santa? I hope I don't need to answer that, in fact, I know I don't. You are all of the same mindset. We're out in a week from today. The house is

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As I sit here at my computer desk to type a post I can't think of a title. The sound of my fingers striking the keys is making a soft echo in this empty room that used to be filled with warm objects to bounce sound off of. Not anymore. The house is a wreck. We're well into the throws of packing and still have a long way to go in the next three weeks. I will miss my little station here. This is

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First of all, is this music fun or what!! It makes you want to jump around!!! Love it. I wanted to drop a few pounds and read that some celebrity (who recently was accused of lip syncing in Australia) lost like 26 pounds after taking this. I thought, "why not"? My fingers couldn't type fast enough to get my "free trial bottle"!! It came, I took, I think I gained five pounds! To be fair, I

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Ok, I know I run hot and cold with blog posts. This time I have a very valid excuse for being away! We are moving!! (and three of us - the semi-unemployed ones are sick). We put the house on the market half expecting it to take forever to get traffic let alone offers. Not so much. Within the past month this place has been HOT, HOT, HOT! We've entertained several offers and we finally came to a

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God seriously has to slap me in the face when I need an answer to something. It has to be abundantly clear. He knows that, He knows me. I love that! I was trying to figure out a post idea and Lori S.asked about a birth family visit update. The women that commented on that post really gave me something to chew on. Some very interesting things were pointed out that I hadn't considered. And most

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et me introduce you to my new best friend, Moshi... Moshi is my LISTENING alarm clock. She is voice activated. That means NO BUTTONS (well a few on the back just in case she's being obstinate and not obeying the command)! If you click the link above you can see a demo on the website. I was doubtful when I saw the package at BED BATH & BEYOND. It was on sale for $35.99! And the numbers

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What? Is this too much for you? Then back up and go to another blog! Just like Boo Boo, I tend to be all up and in your face. And today is no different, but today is a day of celebration for one of the most amazing families I've ever met. I won't spill the beans... yet! Ok, it's public now, go over to THIS blog and wish the Alexanders a big congratulations. Welcome Seth Eyasu Alexander!!! Can't

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I was so rushed yesterday when I did my rambling and what came out in the end is something I'd like to write more about and explain more about. If you got bored reading about my escapades at Secrets/Cancun and never reached the end of yesterdays post then have no fear! I'm going to kinda sorta start ova! Yes, that's how we talk up hea in the Noth... Bad attempt to try and show the New England

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Hi! As usual, I'm starting this post off with nothing in particular to write about. But verbal vomit tends to come from these types of beginnings. Let see where the roller coaster of my pin brain leads us today! I'm sick... it started in Cancun, I lost my voice but that was about it. It has escalated to feeling feverish and like my head is in a vice. Basically, the norm for me! There have been

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Wowzer! I should do a video so you can not hear my voice! We had an AMAZING time. I'm waiting to collect the pictures from the girls so I can put together one of my famous video montages! There are far too many immature acts (shocker, I know) to even count. But one of the best parts of the trip were all of my "AHA" moments. I had several of them. We met some truly special people there that we

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Cancun, (this is where we're staying) the NH girls are coming. You'd probably be better off getting a hurricaine! Yikes, five girlfriends, friends since kindergarten and up! Yes, and we're nearing 38 years old, that's a long time! After my trip to California earlier this year it was obvious that me and my local friends have never been on a girls getaway, other than a visit to see Lynnie in

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Bartender, the song you are hearing is a Dave Matthews song about Jesus, Judas and the wine. If you listen to the entire song, I hope it moves you as much as it does me. LFM, it makes me think of you. I'll start at the beginning. Twilight. Love it. Bought the first book to read on our trip to Ethiopia to pick up Tessa Bezu and never read past page one. Lori Rooney mentioned it soon after that on

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Today is a new day. It has been a horrible, horrible day. I will share more tomorrow. I wanted to get the new site up and running. It is my desire and need to have a creative writing outlet. Why didn't I use the other blog to do that? Well, that's the story I'm going to tell. Some events have unfolded in the past few days that have had me empty and lost. It dawned on me just a bit ago that I

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Click on the Team Ethiopia page to the right. We've already raised $11,755.00!!

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One year home, we had a remembrance ceremony, cake, we lit candles for each one of us and looked at photos and video of Ethiopia and first home to the United States! It was awesome! The "ghetto" pool. So much for the in ground we planned. We had a blast with the slip-n-slide into the shark who shot water at us! Ethiopian picnic! Me and the kids put on our ET outfits! LOVED IT. It was too hot

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-52915714074132574642009-08-25T19:11:00.003-04:002009-08-25T19:27:35.625-04:00

I think I'm almost ready for a comeback... I really fell almost ready. But not yet. I don't know where to begin when I do, so there will be several posts addressing different topics. Here's what's going on in my head:1. Of course, what we've been up to, the basics, been gone too long - a nice recap2. What are my goals with Ethiopia as a woman/human/mother3. How to move forward in life when you

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I am blessed to know this wonderful family. We go back quite a bit in adoption/blog world. Her family has changed me in many ways, Leul has put smile after smile on our faces and in our hearts. We are excited to get to know little Adey now that they are home and settling in as a family of four. But Bethany and Jeff are on another mission. Please go to the family blog if you don't already know

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-74107295189761744922009-07-30T19:24:00.002-04:002009-07-30T19:29:42.475-04:00

Hey all. I'm here, but not really. I've barely read your blogs and obviously haven't been active with mine. Why? Oh dear, I don't have the energy now, maybe some other time.I've been toying with the retirement of this blog. Let's face it, you've all (ten of you) heard what I have to say on almost every topic, have seen our path to Tessa Bezu and our return home almost ONE YEAR AGO!The final

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African thunderstormShared via AddThisThis is AWESOME. We experienced so much rain and this is dead on! Thanks Laurie H. for finding and sharing this! Wow!

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Caution: Do not watch this movie trailer with children around!This article is what Melissa Faye Greene wrote about the film (if you can call it that).I have a post coming up very soon about "older children" again. It's something I feel I need to address again! It's a subject very near and dear to me and this movie has resurfaced many emotions. Watch out bloggers, Lori's got a verbal vomit on the

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-42272765893858143332009-07-14T13:42:00.011-04:002009-07-14T16:08:04.423-04:00

A post in pictures! The past couple of weeks at the lake and in swim class! I got ZERO comments on my last post. :( I'd also be willing to travel w/anyone who get's their kiddo's (only if I know you) from Ethiopia. I know several of you that are waiting!!!! Anyone, anyone?? I can be emotional and physical support, plus love on all the kids in the care centers. I'll save the rest for another

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Drawn from Water from Drawn From Water on Vimeo.Hey guys - it's the pest, the one who can't shake Ethiopia. And since I cannot get MP on board with another toddler adoption right now (but future) I am searching for ways to stay connected to Ethiopia and feel called to do something now.Team Ethiopia kicked ASS with our two wells. I cannot wait to get all the information from them WAY down the road

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-57601398953014015042009-07-10T12:07:00.000-04:002009-07-10T12:08:11.318-04:00

Sorry, still working on it! ;)

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Thanks be to God for all of you!

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I really don't have anything new to post. Life has been, well, uneventful this past week. As much as I love that and craved it I must admit I'm kind of bored. Good news. I'm sick again! Why is that good news? Because it's just a stupid sinus infection and not MONO! :)It's been a week since my last post so I'm due. I have nothing to talk about and am assuming as I sit here and type that something

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-47748150106065201502009-06-09T09:02:00.023-04:002009-06-09T19:10:02.673-04:00

One year ago!One year ago today we got the call that changed the course of my life and the life of my family. I will NEVER be the same, THANK GOD! And here are the first pictures we saw of our girl.Details of June 9, 2008! We woke up and got ready for the day. It was Nick's first day at sports camp (right down the road for three hours a day) and I happily dropped him off at 8:45!I came home to do

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-71842600098592092832009-06-07T19:19:00.019-04:002009-06-08T17:41:38.333-04:00

This is just before the guests (25) arrived~calm, cool, collected.... sorta! The inside bar is stocked ~ let's not forget the two full tubs full of beer/wine outside! Awwww, so beautiful! Nick thinks Tessa is a "piss ant" and would prefer he be the only one in any pictures or socializing with the guests about to arrive~ The four out of five of us ~ the girls! We missed you Steph & Steve! Parke

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-7076861248381754402009-06-02T17:40:00.007-04:002009-06-02T18:03:42.303-04:00

Tessa turned four - it was her very first celebrated birthday! She insisted on a pink heart cake. I made a round one and cut it into the shape of a heart - not bad! Tractor rides on Sunday while MP planted the window boxes! My future bro-in law bought my sister and I tickets to see Dave Matthews (we love them) and we rushed through dinner and bolted to Fenway Park - it was awesome! Thanks Jim!

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I've been waiting patiently, as you team members have. I was hoping and praying to make an announcement when we had both wells paid for.The update I just recieved last Friday from charity:water stated a huge congratulations for how much WE have raised toward our wells. But not quite there yet. SO close.Team Ethiopia is less than $800 away from our goal of $10,000.00!!! That's huge.I want to thank

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-64843853871431412932009-05-13T17:34:00.004-04:002009-05-13T18:02:46.518-04:00

On this day an angel was born... Tarikua Bezu, we love you more than you'll ever know! You have changed our lives in every way imaginable. Love Forever and Always, Mammu, Daddy, Nikki and Snoopy Goopy

Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407367714914960156noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286851925598309070.post-83795806556065432172009-05-04T18:49:00.006-04:002009-05-04T19:13:49.791-04:00

This past Friday I was blessed with the opportunity to meet two Ethiopian adoption families! The famous "Team Alexander" and the amazing Morgans! I've met the Morgans once before, so this was an extra treat. They live close by!Emily and fam. headed to Boston for a conference and we were able to hook up with them, Jen and Co. for a few precious hours. It was surreal. These people are like crack to

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THIS IS HOW WE'RE FEELING!!!!Go on, look at that sidebar, impressed? I'm honored to know so many generous, lovely people. It is beyond amazing to me to see what you've been able to do in such a short time.You have no idea what this gift means, actually you do, and that's why you've stepped up and said, "yes, two wells."We are so close, don't want to say how close, but I can taste it! We need a

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Twestival Drill Day 4 - Well Complete from charity: water in Ethiopia from charity: water on Vimeo.Is it me or do we actually look alike???? I think we look alike! LOVE THAT! So, here's the deal Team Ethiopia. The numbers are in as of today. I'm taking a vote - Do you want to know the number as of today, or do you want more stupid videos (by me) to keep pushing through other resources until

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Thanks Emily for sharing this to us all...

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We went on vacation and I have tons of pictures to make a slideshow, but in the meantime, enjoy my two little people ripping up the Latino dance club "Bolero's." As I'm sure you can imagine, they stole the show when they were up there!Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

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I've decided due to some tragic news of the passing of my best friends brother and this being Easter weekend that I'll hold off until next week for the big announcement. Plus, people are STILL donating and I want the highest number. The last number I rec'd was on 4/6/09 - and that total was only as of 4/2/09!So to unvail the suspense a bit, we're close to TWO wells. Yes, TWO wells. That is ONLY

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Team Ethiopia is making waves and moving mountains. Let's keep getting the word out!!The team list on the sidebar is nothing compared to the updated list charity:water sent me. I'll update it over the weekend. Also, my videographer (MP) and I have an announcement video planned to produce over the weekend when we return (I hope.)And also, all member of Team Ethiopia will be getting a little

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Nick's new Digj - video game for smaller kids... he LOVES it and it's very educational and fun! Somebody LOVES granny smith apples! Other than me! A little princess Leia style! A little Tessa sweetness - I want to bite her daily!

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Thank you God for creating Edward Cullen (and Michael Parker!)Because it's my blog and you all know I'm obsessed w/everything Twilight I thought since most of my readers are women that this might be a nice break from the charity:water posts... Enjoy!

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Please, any amount is enough. $5.00???

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We're cooking... I know how tired you are of seeing my ugly mug doing charity:water stuff. So here is a quick fix of the kiddos! You didn't think I'd let some charity:water slip through a post did you?? ;)

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Not to publicly humiliate you, but I'm all about keeping track and making people accountable for saying they're part of Team Ethiopia. I've made ($$$) after the names of the people who've already donated on the sidebar! When you make your donation (of any amount - it can be $5 - you have to let me know otherwise I can't do the "$$$" next to your name too.) This way we can kind of keep track until

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http://www.aglimmerofhope.org/why_ethiopia/water_and_sanitation.htmlSadly I cannot embed this video; but if you click the video on the right side of the page under the little boy you'll see my motivation!Glimmer of Hope is partners with charity:water!Send this along to friends and family!Thanks Team Ethiopia!Don't forget our well page link is also on my sidebar and in the post below this one!

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TIME TO START DONATING!WE ARE TEAM ETHIOPIA!CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WELL PAGE! DONATE FROM OUR TEAM ETHIOPIA PAGE ONLY TO HAVE THE MONEY GO DIRECTLY TO OUR WELL! IN TWO WEEKS I'LL GET AN UPDATE AND TOTAL! I HAVE FLYERS AND DVD'S FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ONE TO PASS ON TO FAMILY AND FRIEDS!!!PLEASE DONATE TODAY - AND YES, THERE IS ONE MORE VIDEO UP MY SLEEVE BUT I HAD TO WAIT FOR MY VIDEOGRAPHER (

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Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

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Live Drill From Ethiopia - September Campaign www.borninseptember.org from charity: water on Vimeo.The Budde Family Well / charity: water / Ethiopia from charity: water on Vimeo.The Budde Family Well / charity: water / Ethiopia from charity: water on Vimeo. Ok, so people have questions and I've thought through this whole thing a little more. What I'm thinking is that we set a goal of June to get

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So, where to begin... I've been awed by the response of this blog post. And I've also received a couple of private emails (not uncommon in blogland) regarding personal opinion and thoughts about this touchy subject. I received this one email in particular from a friend/reader the other day and it was late when I read through it. It was profound. I re-read it the next morning over coffee to digest

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You asked for it, oddly it all came to me today, in the car, as usual! You cannot say I'm not an open book after this post -So, pull up an ice-block and lend an ear! (Rudolph quote, not Twilight!) :)First, some background information:A very dear friend of mine was discussing a troubling situation that had to do with a topical discussion at a church group regarding "finances." I'm paraphrasing,

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What is wrong with Lori? That's a great question...You've noticed that I haven't been posting much. You want to know why? I cannot tell you. My interest in blogging has gone away. Plus, there is nothing to report that is of any interest to my blog readers.Everybody is doing great. There. Post done. :)

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We came home just over six months ago. It was on August 16th, 2008! I wanted to do a video montage but you all have seen her growing up home as a Parker every week. I know it's lazy of me, but I want to re-share the video that took me weeks to prepare, months ago! It's old, most of you have seen it, if not, give a look-see. I have not watched it in a long time and plan on doing so now too! Be

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NOTHING exciting to report - things are ok here! Trust me, you don't want to hear me b*itch and whine - plenty to be a brat about but nothing real! Make sense! ;) I was nudged by my friend PKQKP to at least add some fun! So, here it is! Tessa feeding Snoopy from the make-believe microwave... ignore the bedhead on her! My bff Rhonda an I (me wearing the scarf in case you're new to this blog

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You may remember this little number I did last January 08'! Since we're having another storm here I thought it would be fun to dust it off and re-play! Thank goodness I've lost some weight - ick! I should do a new one with Tessa in it too. Little did we know how life would look a year later! Putting my ego aside, it's still kinda funny because that's about all you see ALL day long on the news

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If you've been reading this blog for any small amount of time, or if you know me, you already know that I'm all over the place with my thoughts and emotions. Sometimes I feel everything at the same time. This week is no different!It seems that I've been caught in the vortex of living two lives. A post Ethiopia haze, and a Twilight haze. It's been going on since exactly August 16th, 2008 when we

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Our beautiful child, a gift from God. Look at her tiny fingers wrapped around her Daddy's! Auntie Kiki and Uncle Jim are her Godparents - you can feel their love in this picture! Yes, a snow storm! And of course our church isn't near our home! Go figure!! But it was truly beautiful!! My Mom took this picture ~ It's spectacular! Our small and intimate brunch out after - it was perfect!

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Kawasaki disease (also known as lymph node syndrome, mucocutaneous node disease, infantile polyarteritis and Kawasaki syndrome) is an inflammation (vasculitis) of the middle-sized arteries. It affects many organs, including the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and blood vessel walls, but the most serious effect is on the heart. You may have seen recently in the news the words; "Kawasaki

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I had to post this video even though it's longer than it should be! NOTE: you may want to stop it at like a minute and a half. I need a new video editing program! This is what the kids did last night when I put on the Monkeydoos video (a dance/sing video) - Do you think they like it??It always kills me that the simplist or "low budget" things seem to be the biggest hit ~ enjoy! Even today at

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I had to list as a new post so it would read it as updated...

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Christmas pics - from the week. There's like 500 but here's a few! Cuddling on the chaise (Kiki and Jim)... First $5.00 video game - notice the Blackberry in his pocket, just like Moms!I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it!!!! A matching oven mit! Whao~ Hanging out with Momo... good times! I actually think we're starting to look alike! Cousins! Look at my little

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++++ EDITED ++++THIS IS THE ONLY EDITED PART. FOR EVERYONE'S INFORMATION. CHARITY: WATER IS NOT NOTIFYING ME OF ANY DONATIONS TO MY FUNDRAISING PAGE. THEREFORE I CANNOT THANK YOU IF YOU'VE MADE A DONATION AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH. I'VE ALREADY SENT THEM AN EMAIL BUT WITH THE HOLIDAY BREAK I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE RECTIFIED. SO, I AM NOT RUDE, I JUST DON'T KNOW IF YOU'VE DONATED! IF YOU WISH

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Monday, December 17, 2007Adoption FUNK!I don't know where I'm at today.... I've been very emotional lately and I think it's for a whole host of reasons. Ever feel like you on the brink of crying at every turn of your day? Or, if you're me, you cry at every turn of your day over anything, I should rephrase the word cry to "well up"! Well, for me the main two reasons are;1. Christmas. It always

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Momma and her little girl! This is when life was regular - with power, just days before, IT! Do you think that's a fake smile she's doing? Well, I don't care, I look half way decent and it's my blog so I pick the pictures that flatter me (somewhat!)This is what we woke up to Friday morning - the power went out Thursday night...Back yard... Isn't the coloring wonderful!! I did NOT alter the color

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First snowfall that actually stuck to the ground! She LOVED it!Trying to do a gingerbread house - it fell down twice. The second time it collapsed it was all decorated and we gave up and trashed it! Anyone know how to make good glue for these stupid things?? And I cheated by buying a kit to avoid this problem!! As my sister so eloquently put; I'm a dork - that's a shocker to most of you

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Thanksgiving is a holiday that we took over several years ago when my Aunt Mary and Uncle Peter became snow birds. They did it BIG, like 30-40 people for a sit down big! It was chaos, it was delicious, it was the BEST! Growing up and going to their house for Thanksgiving was one of those things you always looked forward to for too many reasons to write.MP and I began hosting for our immediate

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And she huffed, and she puffed and after a mere 27 hours, she pushed him right out!This was taken shortly after his birth - I was a zombie, like you couldn't tell! It was incredible! The love that exploded in that room was nothing short of the miracle of a child ~ You'll notice I was able to have Kiki put lipstick on me!Daddy holding his son for the first time...At home, first bath... Party time

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My kids - it still kills me to say something like, "I'm upstairs with the KIDS". For the many of you with more than one child this seems small, but it's a wonderful BIG change in our home!The weather outside is frightful... well, not really. I've begun listening to CHRISTmas music and I couldn't resist the cliche! It's getting pretty cold in New England, like 39 degrees cold most nights but in

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Go to Amy's blog for more information on how YOU can participate!!!

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Everyone is still sick! Upon return from Ethiopia you may remember that I fractured my tailbone the next day. Then I got a bad sinus infection. All seemed fine for a couple of weeks and then we all got really sick again, coughing, fevers, chills, sneezing etc. I had it more than everyone else but they still couldn't get rid of their coughs. My extreme fatigue and inability to carry on with

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Double mono!No wonder I've been in bed so much! That's all for now....

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Tell me these look like they're handmade and very well thought out costumes!!! Ok, I'm a Halloween loser parent! I get a big fat "F" in the department of the holiday fun. I must first admit that it's always been a holiday that never meant much to me - I don't know why, it just hasn't! Plus, drum roll, I'm still F*ck**ng sick ~ It's a good thing the windows are closed because I'd like to jump

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Poor little thing is officially part of our little New England whack pack as of last Tues. 10-21-08~Woo hoo! We were there for all of 30 seconds! Why did I bother to do my hair??This last one is a little hint of what Tessas going to be for Halloween! :)

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Yes, another post! I was going to do one GIANT post yesterday and decided to break them up into three separate ones since they differ so much. This is just for fun!I'm much too old for this stuff, seriously! I bought the book Twilight only because it was on every stupid end cap at Borders right before our trip to Ethiopia! It looked nice and big to carry me through the long flight. Well, I never

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We went to this wonderful fundraiser that our friends Parke and his wife Chris (above with MP) told us about on Monday. He and his wife are friends of a woman who's son is the co-founder of this organization, John McKay. He was raised just a half hour away from my po-dunk town.What are the chances??!! It was a wonderful first night out for MP and I since coming home and what better first date

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Blurry but beautiful beyond words, how I love my furry guy! Princess Tess~ Auntie Kiki and Uncle Jim gave this to her and she LOVES it! Nature walk w/Grandma and Gradpa P.~ it was so pretty! Edward, where are you? Auntie Cindy met Tessa and I out for Pete-i-za! (Pizza) Snuggling and horsing around on the bed~ Auntie Nancy and Uncle Don came to visit with their BEAUTIFUL boy Chaddon~ Taking

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Ok, Jen, I was really enjoying reading your blog and I loved meeting you in person last month but I'm afraid it's all going to end! You see, at first I thought that I didn't have anything "weird" or "quirky" about myself to put on here, and then when I really got to thinking about it the list got SO big that I don't know how to choose the seven winners! :0 I realized that you must have sensed

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There are so many things that I haven't talked about in regards to our trip. So, so many. I think it takes time to process everything and I have to admit that I don't know if you ever fully do (for me anyway). We've been home for almost eight weeks and there are so many thoughts and feelings and memories that I want to share. I want to share them mostly because I have this dreadful feeling

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We're all sick... me the most! It's been going on for almost two weeks but it really hit hard last Friday night during the debate! So, just some pictures to share this post. Family movie time on Sunday, we all got on the floor with blankets and popcorn. This lasted for about 15 minutes before the first person got up to get something etc. etc...Partners in crime... Even Snoopy felt sick and

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And it's not this one folks, it's the little 2lb'er in the video below!!! Lori, do you REALLY need to take another picture today, man! I shot video of this excercise and it is grueling to watch (but sorta funny) ~ me making pumkin bread ~ it's yummy and simple to make! Here's the blog! Auntie Rhonda (aka my BFF) came by to see the kids and she didn't come empty handed! They love thier

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EDIT 9/23/08... the blog is NOT private, if you're on it you have the new address!So first let's start with the icky stuff... in one week We're are going private! I hate to do it and I KNOW that many readers will drop off due to the pain in the neck to sign in but I watched Oprah today (not normal these days for me) and it was all about pedophiles. It made me so sick and the thought of a person/

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Listen to the pronunciation of S-Noopy, and S-top it!! Way too cute! Victory Dance! Go Tessa!Opening a wonderful gift from afar... Leul Gurske made the necklace, bracelet and Africa box! DO NOT make me say it AGAIN MOM! Kum-ee! I'm the new one piss-ant, not you - the camera is ALL MINE!Snoop Dog (Snoopy)!

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This is the face of the girl that we met in Addis... she was like this very much of the time but we got some fun pictures in Ethiopia too (not many). Why am I smiling? Not a clue, if you can figure out why send me an email! Perhaps I knew how she'd change 100% when we left for good. Here I was feeding her - see my fake smile? Actually, I was very happy because she took food from me for the

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