It is 2024 in some parts of the world now, and it is early in the day in others. Wherever you are, on the earth and in your life, I wish you all the best.

I recognize that the world has many dates for the new year. In Ethiopia, it will be September 24, 2024. The lunar, solar, and other calendars determine new years’ beginnings in some cultures. Many opportunities for renewal.

Thank you for reading my posts. I am grateful for adoption connections in all their complexity. May we keep moving ahead toward understanding, and especially toward community and healing.

I don’t know quite what that will look like. And that’s okay.

Take good care of yourself. Take deep breaths! Drink water! Know that you are loved.