We are safely on the ground in San Francisco. Pray for God to help us reassimilate and better health for a few of the team that had rough travels.
ABAYA ETHIOPIA 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Friday, April 8, 2016
Last night (by Sandi)
It's been a fantastic week in Ethiopia. We have been so blessed to have met so many loving, beautiful people. Our World Vision staff have been our guides, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so honored to be representing Faith Presbyterian church. World Vision staff in Ethiopia sent their love to everyone at Faith. See you all soon.
Winding down
The sun has set over Lake Awassa, the embers from the firepit are slowly fading. For some reason "Lady in Red" is cutting into the silence of the night. The line: "I never will forget the way you look tonight" rings true. If you'll pardon me quoting - - as closure to a deeply impactful trip, I believe none of us will forget the way this country looks, full of beauty and life, great need and great hope. May we continue to build on what so many have started and what some in Ethiopia daily work so hard for.
God is good.
Meeting Tseganesh (by Brett)
As others have mentioned, it was not easy to hold it together when meeting Tseganesh in person. Such a delightful and engaging young lady that has brought to life that photo on our refrigerator. 5 brothers and sisters and a gracious mother and father. Dad got the frisbee who I explained this was part of my survival in raising kids. Tseganesh, 12 years old, wants to be a nurse, and had her best friend Ganet by her side. The difficult moment was showing her the video from my girls attempting to greet her in her language. The reality of the gap between us mixed with the joy of the work of World Vision in her life giving her renewed hope was simply beyond my capacity. I look forward to walking life with her from a few miles away.
Winding down
The sun has set over Lake Awassa, the embers from the firepit are slowly fading. For some reason "Lady in Red" is cutting into the silence of the night. The line: "I never will forget the way you look tonight" rings true. If you'll pardon me quoting - - as closure to a deeply impactful trip, I believe none of us will forget the way this country looks, full of beauty and life, great need and great hope. May we continue to build on what so many have started and what some in Ethiopia daily work so hard for.
God is good.
Meeting Abinezer (by Sue)
Today we visited my sponsored child Abinezer. His father came out to greet me warmly and welcomed me to his home, followed by his mother. Chairs and benches were carried out to the front yard for us to sit. Abinezer was very shy . He was noticeably dressed in new clothes and new shoes. Since he seemed uncomfortable, I asked his father about his crops. He raises banana, mango, avocado - then added that they bought a bull to plow - using the Christmas gift we sent. (Our gift was enough for a bull... AMAZING) There are now 2 younger siblings. After a little jump rope and some kicking around of a soccer ball , I finally found out that English is Abinezer's favorite subject, soccer his favorite game. He goes to the Literacy Booster Program on Saturdays (which reminded me of Reading Partners). This little boy who lives in a grass hut wants to be a pilot!
I thought -how similar he is to kids anywhere- how little it costs me to help fulfill a dream and improve this family's life. I have been brought to tears repeatedly this trip, and this was no exception.
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