Check this out!! I continue to be amazed at the incredible people coming alongside us to bring hope to Dube Bute.  Please head over here and do some shopping.  All proceeds go to bring HOPE to those living there.

Thank you Deena!!

One year ago today!  Happy Eyasu day.  We love you buddy and can't imagine our lives without you.

What a difference a few years can make!  Two years ago I wrote this post.  To say that our lives were turned upside down that day would be an understatement.  To say that we are far better today than we ever dared to dream or imagine, would be too.

We got Abe's results from the MRI of his spine today and they were "normal".  Normal.  Not my favorite word after entering into the world of parenting a child with special needs.  I prefer "typical", but will take normal in this case! :)

While this doesn't change the make-up of his brain, it does mean that we don't have anything new to deal with either.

We were so proud of him.  He was so strong and brave.  We felt anything but as they wheeled him away to be put under for over 2 hours.

It was amazing to see him wake up and smile at us.  Love this kid something fierce.

Thanks for the prayers.  We felt them all day.

This cute guy has another MRI scheduled for tomorrow am.  Bright and early actually.  Cooks just called to let us know we need to be there by 6 AM.  Really?? He will also have botox injected into his shoulders and arms to try to help with his spasticity.  His sweet neurologist didn't think it all that humorous when I said that I would be happy to step in at the last minute as I'm sure that their will be some left over.  I thought it was clever, apparently not so much. :)

Would you pray that the sedation goes well, the procedure gives them the information they need and Abe recovers well?  Thank you for continuing to walk the road with us.

Rainey has generously created a sub-campaign for Dube Bute!  Visit her page here.  She will be adding items, so check back frequently!  I have the cutest military hat ever with the Hope logo on the front and then for Dube Bute on the back.  Darling.  Could have sold many just as I wear it around town.  It is a great conversation starter as well.  So visit her site, buy some gear and help the people of Dube Bute!

Here is Abey sporting the hat.  See, I told you--- d.a.r.l.i.n.g.


I got a great email yesterday from an adoptive mama with a great idea to help the campaign.  I am literally humbled by those coming alongside and helping make this happen.  Excited to share that one with you too.

Hope for Dube Bute from A Glimmer of Hope on Vimeo.

I have been a big fan of Tracy at Junk Posse for years.  I literally wear my Africa necklace daily!  Love her heart and the way she uses her God-given gift to advocate for the orphan and those living in extreme poverty.  She has graciously partnered with us (thank you Rainey!!) and is donating 30% of this awesome necklace (the love one as well) to the campaign!  Thank you Tracy. :)

Great Christmas gifts!!!!  Go here to shop!