Enat:
the word used for 'mother' in Amharic, one of the primary languages in Ethiopia
While I was in Ethiopia, I had the amazing privledge of meeting Anna's birth mom. She is an incredible young woman who very much loved her daughter. Since arriving home, a picture of Anna's 'Enat' has been sitting on her dresser. This week, I took that picture down from the dresser for Anna to look at and hold. I 'introduced' Anna to her Enat, 'who lives in Ethiopia and loves her very much'. Tonight, as we were getting ready for bed, Anna said, "Hi Ninak!" It took me just a second to realize what she was talking about.....the picture of her Enat that was nestled among her things. Oh, my sweet girl, you have left your mommy speechless!
