Melkam Gena!

Tonight we had the pleasure of joining a newish Ethiopian friend for a Gena celebration at her home in Montecito. One other adoptive family that we had never met but lives nearby was also invited. We brought our friend Roman (also Ethiopian) and her daughter, Yenea. The host had invited her two sisters and another Ethiopian woman. Full feast, coffee ceremony and then hour long Ethiopian/African dance party (the host has lived all over Africa). The shoulder shaking was off the hook, as was the hospitality. My heart swelled as a watched my little girl shake it surrounded by a living room full of strong, smart and beautiful Ethiopian women. Powerful stuff for a little habesha girly. So thankful for our new friends and such a warm and fun evening.