Many of you have asked for an update regarding our adoption, and I can’t tell you how thankful we are for your prayers, support and encouragement. I know that we don’t personally know all of you, but we still count you as friends, and are so grateful for the role you play in spurring us on in this process.
The quick update is that mom and son have been in Ethiopia together now for 12 days, and I’m not even going to lie, it’s been tough on mom. I’ve written about her stay extensively HERE, so please check out our Addicted to Adoption blog for a more detailed account of her stay in Africa.
And since most of you know our son as Baby T (I always preferred T-Rex), I do want to let you know that we have officially named him Asher. We are keeping his middle name of Terefe as well. There is a story behind the name which we will tell another time I’m sure.
Thank you again for following our journey and for cheering us on – it means more than you know!
Thanks for coming to Addicted to Saving! Here’s a little bit about me so you can know who’s behind all these posts!
My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..
Very, very happy for you and your family! Baby Asher is so handsome!!!
Congratulations and prayers for a quick and safe return to home.
How adorable! my prayers are with both birth mom, and you and hubby. looking forward to reading about the story on the name. God bless!
When I was pregnant with my daughter Talya we called her T-Rex also! Congratulations and thanks again for the great website!!!!
Name should sat Debra, not Debrs
What a wonderful name! My son’s name is also Asher. I love it! I will be praying for the Finder to appear at court so that Liza can bring him home and you can have your family together! God bless!
Asher is all eyes. Sooo adorable. God bless you as you offer this little guy the boundless love and opportunities that being in a loving family assures. How exciting. I can’t imagine being so fearless. You both are amazing. I pray for you nightly. Your story is inspirational, and a gentle reminder to not take life’s simple pleasures for granted.