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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Really Busy

So I got back from Tennessee yesterday. I figured that today I would tackle Lennah's room. That project lasted all day. I washed all her clothes, towels, washcloths, sheets, etc. That was 3 loads of laundry (mind you I have a large front loader). I have been shopping on clearance for winter clothing and items for next year this could be the reason for so much. I don't like to pay full price so I figure by buying clearance clothing for next summer I am saving a fortune. I did make a boo-boo while I did her laundry; one of her really cute outfits that I planned on taking to Vietnam had some buttons on it. Well, the button must have gotten stuck somewhere and was ruined. She still has plently of clothing for the trip I am just dissappointed that one of my favorites was ruined. I also had to unpack toys. We have way too many boxes piling up in the closet. It is no easy feat trying to get toys out of the packaging, they secure those toys like Fort Knox. Now that her clothing is washed I plan on getting her packed soon in hopes that we get a travel date soon.

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Shannon said...: Wow! It must be exciting to prepare for your little girls arrival!! Sorry about the machine eating one of your favorite outfits! I am sure you have many more that are equally adorable!! I hope you get your travel date soon!! I'll be checking in for the good news!!!; June 23, 2007 at 9:26 AM
Mindee said...: Hi to Lennah's family and Congratulations on your baby! I can't wait to follow your trip to VN. She is SOOOO cute!
Best Wishes!
Mindee (Lucas' mom); June 26, 2007 at 9:54 AM
Meg and Ava said...: Thanks for sending me an e-mail about Ava Linh's blog. It means alot to know that people are reading it and learning from it. I love your blog and will be sure to follow it as you travel - which I hope will be soon. Don't hesitiate to e-mail if I can be of any help as you prepare. Lennah is absolutely beautiful & she is sitting, how cool! :) - Meg, mom to Ava; June 26, 2007 at 10:19 PM

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History of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the oldest known cradles of civilization known to man. Christianity was brought to the Kingdom of Axum around the 4th century AD and later in the 7th century Islam was introduced. Foreign missionaries were introduced to the region around the 1630's. Because of these unwelcomed guest Ethiopia did not welcome foreign Christians and Europeans into their lands. Its isolationism may have saved the country from 19th century colonialism. In 1936 Italian facists entered the region and forced its emperor into isolation but was later returned when the British and the French defeated the Italians. Civil unrest would lead to the demise of the aging emperor and in 1974 a socialist sort of government was named. The country went through a period of red terror that was funded by the Soviets and Cuba. This lead to the implementation of a communist government being installed in the late 1970's, early 1980's. In 1989 the country went through a period of famine that also lead to a change in governments. Finally, in 1994 the country would declare its independence and later hold free elections.

History of Vietnam

For about two thousand years Vietnam was ruled by China, following this period it would become independent for the next almost thousand years. In the 1800's it would be colonized by the French. The early 20th century would bring about visions of an independent republic. In 1945 Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam independent and renamed it the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. By 1947 a full-scale war would break out between the French and the Viet Minh (Ho CHi Minh's followers). China also began to aid the Viet Minh at this time due to its own communist revolution. July, 1954 the Geneva Accords would be sign paving the road to France leaving Vietnam; however, it would partition Vietnam into 2 independent states seperated by the 17th parallel. The South was helped by the United States, while the North would be dominated by the Viet Minh. By 1963 the South's government was very unstable. 1965 President Lyndon Johnson would send troops into Vietnam. The North would lead a massive attack in 1968 destroying much of the South. In 1969, Ho Chi Minh died but his forces remained in tact. By the early 1970's many Americans viewed the war as unwinnable and would prove unsuccessful at containing communism. January 1973 the Paris Peace Accords were signed ending the United States role in the war. In 1975 Saigon would fall to the North Vietnamese and in July of 1976 the two parts were reunified into the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The war was disastrous for the Vietnamese people leaving an estimated 1 million to become boat people, 1 million imprisioned, and more than 100,000 killed. Today, Vietnam still has a communist form of government and although they are a developing nation many people remain extremely poor.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

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