RLC is launching a new intitiave to blog on a new topic each week. The question of "Why Ethiopia?" is still the one question that we get when introducing Maya to new people. The answer varies depending upon the acquaintance, but this blog entry will allow me to look back at our entry in our blog on this exact question months prior to meeting Maya (Nov 30th 2006). If you go to http://ethiopiatofargo.spaces.live.com/?_c11_BlogPart_BlogPart=blogview&_c=BlogPart&partqs=cat%3dFAQ, we did our best to detail why adoption and specifically around Why Ethiopia?
I must admit that even today, it isn’t something that can be explained in a rational manner. During our research of both domestic and international programs, we felt a strong pull to Ethiopia, it just felt right. I imagine that the great care of the children provided by CHSFS, the amazing people of Ethipia and a very rich culture and history were key factors that made this decision feel right.
On the original blog entry in our FAQ’s we mention that Ethiopia is where our child is, now after meeting our amazing daughter, I cannot stress how prophetic that statement was. She is the most amazing and beautiful child and her personality brings joy and happiness to everyone she meets, every minute of every day. 
Ethiopia to Fargo 