by Joy Casey Sweeping generalizations are problematic.  In my experience, there usually is not just one right way to do anything. Therefore, when I heard about the world’s largest adoption agency making broad declarations of the best way to tackle our world’s orphan...
by Joy Casey in Ethiopia written 11/3/19 Jason and I had an uneventful flight, always a good thing. We left Seattle at midnight for Chicago, then a 17-hour non-stop flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa, the capitol of Ethiopia. Not only did we gain a day crossing a...
by Joy Casey in Ethiopia I greeted old friends today. We traveled a road together that was bittersweet for both of us. Each woman made a decision for their child that none of us would ever want to make. I watched these mothers agonize over their inability to...
by Joy Casey Ethiopia has stopped allowing mothers or other family members to make an adoption plan for their children. But prior to the ban, we had the privilege of facilitating a number of relinquished children for adoption. I am committed to stay in touch with as...
“Am I like my Ethiopia mommy?” “Did my tummy mommy love me?” “Why didn’t she keep me?” These questions can pop up any time but birthdays and holidays are sometimes a trigger and provide a special opportunity to process the...
by Jennifer Johns Both of our daughters lost their first mamas due to childbirth complications. We had the privilege of meeting their birth fathers when we traveled for court and were able to learn more about our girls’ biological mothers and the circumstances...
