Finally on the "Wait List"

We are finally on the "Wait List" for a referral. What a process!!!!! The amount of paperwork is overwhelming at times but well worth it. Now we patiently wait for our little girl. Both the boys are very excited about bringing home a little sister. Besides, we need to equal the playing field in the house (too much testosterone). I have met so many supportive people during the process and will be working here in Boone, NC to increase awareness about international adoption.

Have a wonderful holiday season. Hopefully at this time next year we will have a new addition to the Sherman family.

A Little History

Ethiopia is the only African country that was not colonized as various European nations scrambled to divide and rule Africa. With the brief exception of the Italian occupation from 1936-1941, Ethiopia has remained an independent nation.

With a population of nearly 75 million people, there is an assorted collection of food, languages, customs and people groups. Ethiopia also contains a diverse landscape, including parts of the Nile River and the Great Rift Valley. As an East African landlocked country, Ethiopia is bordered by Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.

Ethiopia, an ancient Christian nation, has deep-rooted Ethiopian Orthodox customs and practices. The Judaic-Christian roots of Ethiopia can be found in both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Today, about half the population of Ethiopia is Christian.

Unfortunately, this country that is about twice the size of Texas has an estimated 4.3 million orphans. The children are primarily orphaned due to poverty, and live in both government-run and privately established orphanages.

Hello Everyone

Thank you for visiting our adoption site. I hope to keep you all updated on our progress. Please check out our fundraising information. Just Love Coffee Roasters will forward a percentage of the proceeds to us to put toward our adoption expenses. It is a great way to help us out. They have wonderful gifts that many would enjoy over the holidays. Please click on the following link to access the site. Thank you in advance for your support.

http://www.justlovecoffee.com/TheShermanFamily