The Big Reveal

We finally decided on Ethiopia!  And we are soooo excited!

Why Ethiopia?

This has been a difficult decision for us, with so many countries and so many children in need.  We were able to narrow things down by practicality.  Ethiopia had been tugging at our heart because of the extreme poverty.  So I found a few interesting facts to share with you about Ethiopia:

• 1 in 10 babies die during childbirth or infancy
• 1 in 6 children die before the age of 5 due to malnutrition, infection, or disease
• 42% of children under 5 are underweight
• Over 2 million children are orphaned in Ethiopia
• Ethiopian adoption costs $33,648

So what's the next step? 

Adoption application.  We have to get together some referrals and submit our application.  Once our application is accepted we'll start the home study process. 

In my spare time I have been reading other Ethiopian Adoption Blogs.  And here are a few I loved!

Pure and Lasting - this one will completely change the way you look at adoption!
Our Ethiopian Daughter
Precious Adornment
Expanding Our Hearts & Minds - Bardstown Family
Our Adoption Journey - Bardstown Family

Ethiopia Adoption Resources:
West Sands Adoption
Lifeline Children's Services