Backus/Wilcox Family History

We continue to choose the road less traveled. Our stories started in New York and Michigan. We took an detour to New Jersey, and had a most excellent adventure to Ethiopia. In July, 2013 we moved our family from Detroit to Texas. People can say a lot about us, but they can't accuse us of being boring....

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Ethiopian Flag - meanings

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Ok - during our tour of the University Museum the other day our guide was so awesome!  He told us about the flag and it was amazing. so her...

Wednesday - last day in Addis

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Seeing Curt one more time was so hard!  He's such a doll and I personally noticed how he smiled ore when he first saw me and then Craig!...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Tuesday - the 29th - COURT

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Another PERFECT Day (well almost - Craig's not feeling well ) - Today was court - we passed and were finalized before we left.  We arr...
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Monday - the 28th - trip north

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Oh man - Ethiopia is one of the most beautiful places on earth.  All the pictures I took - and YES I take many - I like to play like a photo...
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

attempt at an overview / journal entry

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Travel days Wow – a LONG trip – we left Friday evening at about 6 pm Eastern Time (Detroit time) and then arrived in Addis Ababa Saturday ar...
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First full day in Addis Ababa

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So I'm dong a little journal as its not easy connecting in our room - right now we are in the dining area and have a good connection.  S...
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Friday, November 25, 2011

testing email posts

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Good morning all - taking advice from a yahoo group person - trying to make sure we KNOW the email that works for posting. I didn't get...
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Lots to be thankful for (and freaking out)

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Well Happy Thanksgiving to all you in the US - and then just another Thursday for anyone in another country!  My family has a lot to be than...
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Friday, November 18, 2011

OMG ONE WEEK

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Ok ONE week and we leave - yes freaking out!  FREAKING out.  But our call with the agency really was great info.  And talking to Sue today w...
Thursday, November 17, 2011

AWESOME News - Court updates and more

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wow - crazy day!  So we travel a week from Tomorrow!  OMG is about all I can say.  I'm not feeling well, overwhelmed and just going CRAZ...
Friday, November 11, 2011

2 more weeks

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Wow - 2 weeks from today and we are flying to Ethiopia, Africa!  YEP - Wow - guess I doubted this day would ever really come more than once....
Sunday, October 30, 2011

12 years ago today

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Yes- 12 years ago today I married the love of my life, my best friend and the man of my dreams - all rolled into one!  It was a perfect day ...
Sunday, October 23, 2011

Overwhelming

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Wow - in just about a month, Craig and I will be heading for Detroit Metro (ok a month from Tuesday - the 25th) - and embarking on the first...
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Travel plans made

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Wow - things are getting more and more real!  Our travel plans are booked, we have flights, will have a day trip north and then take in some...
Sunday, October 16, 2011

Things to consider when asking questions about adoptive families

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So I read the following post on a blog that I follow last night.  I asked the writer, Kirsten if I could borrow and post.  I want to keep th...
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