tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26069744084488636492024-03-05T18:40:56.461-06:00Leap of Lovekristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225900165845719377noreply@blogger.comBlogger371125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606974408448863649.post-89392477146155051302017-03-08T16:41:00.005-06:002017-03-08T16:41:45.194-06:00catching up to move on.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Whew. It's been far too long since I last wrote....as much as I have missed sharing my heart & happenings in our lives, it's been a much needed unintended break. You see, when I started this blog nearly 7 years ago, it was a place to share about our family of 4, embarking on something that would mold, grow & change our family in ways I never could've imagined. Adoption was an easy decision when we decided to grow our family. It wasn't something we had to pray about for months or even years, as we just knew God had imprinted this desire in us so many years prior. I had decided to call this blog, "Leap of Love" & a leap it was/has been. A wonderful one at times, beautiful in so many ways, yet heartwrenching as well. But, God has been so, so good. He has extended so much grace, forgiveness & showered us with so, so much love. He's a good, good God. Whether the path has been straight & narrow or valley upon valley, I can firmly say that I now know God in a way that I never knew was possible for me. So, rewind a few years back, when life as we knew it fell apart....a child that we had prayed for, dreamt of, loved, cherished & fought for, left our home & family. I've typed & re-typed that now about 7 times. 4 years with him in our hearts, home & family & just like that, in our complete, utter desperation, we signed papers to place him for adoption. It still makes me weep. Obviously, this decision didn't come easy nor did we take it lightly. It was a tumultuous few years...doctors, therapists, therapy, medications, intensive treatment etc... I'm not sure what has been more difficult...enduring those 4 years with him in our home, or these past 2 1/2 years. I still count all of my chicks & we are always missing one. As the days go by, we pray & hope for continued healing, grace, love & forgiveness, for him & us. And, I can say confidently, I know it will come. Because, Gods good like that. <strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Psalms 36:5</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; text-align: justify;"> </span><em style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.</em><br />
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kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225900165845719377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606974408448863649.post-13932406656224291352016-04-05T19:12:00.002-05:002016-04-05T19:12:18.530-05:00Another Amazing Adventure To My Favorite Place!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your probably wondering how my trip to Ethiopia was, so here it goes...... I could go on and on about this trip, but I'll shorten it so you don't have to read a whole book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We left Tuesday afternoon to go to Chicago. When we got to Chicago we met up with Alicia, Brenna, and Sierra. From Chicago we left for Frankfurt, Germany at 4:30 in the afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> We were all so excited to get there! We got to Frankfurt in the morning, and we sat in the airport for 3 hours. We left Frankfurt for Addis Ababa! The last flight felt like it was never going to end. We arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for refueling for 2 hours. When the wait was done, we took off for a 2 hour flight to Addis. Brenna and I talked the whole way saying how excited we were to smell the Ethiopian air.</span><br />
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We got to Addis at 9:30 pm. We started walking off the plane and you could instantly smell the fresh Ethiopian air. We walked down to the visa line, and the Dietrichs got in line to get their visa's. My mom and I went and exchanged money into Ethiopian birr. It was a long wait for the visa's. We already had 2 year visa's so we didn't have to get one this time.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once they got their visa's we went and got our luggage and headed for the exit. We got through the airport and we walked down a long ramp to our friend Yilkal's van, where he and Tsige awaited our arrival. I hopped in the front by Yilkal and the girls hopped in the back. We were so excited to finally be there. We headed to the guesthouse and when we got there we ate gomen and kik wat with injera. Then we all headed to bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We woke up, got ready and headed downstairs where Tsige's amazing breakfast awaited us! She had made her amazing donuts! When we got done eating we hung out in the living room until Yilkal picked us up. Then, we went to Entoto Beth and Muya to shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> After we left we went to Sishu to eat. Then when we finished we went to Embwa to get some ice cream. After we left Embwa we went to Sabahar to buy textiles. Then after we finished at Sabahar we went back to the guesthouse</span><span style="font-family: "\22 arial\22 " , "\22 helvetica\22 " , sans-serif;"> and walked behind it to go buy teff and oil for Alicia's sponsor </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">children's families.</span><br />
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Then we went back to the guesthouse and Brenna and I helped Tsige make pizza, tortilla chips and salsa. Then we all hung out and then headed to bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We woke up and headed downstairs for breakfast. That morning we had pancakes and scrambled eggs. After breakfast we headed to Jemo to do inventory check. It was almost surreal that we were back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> When we got there my mom and Alicia went to the office, and Brenna, Sierra, and I stayed outside and played with the kids that were there. They completed their inventory check and then we headed to Abune </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Basilios. It is a government school that teaches kids from the nearby area. It has about 4000 students.</span><br />
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Some of the classrooms were long one story buildings, and then there was a huge four story building that held most of the classrooms. Their average class size is 60 students. Their classrooms are very small. The younger students are kept in a separate compound, but there is a gate connecting them. There is a bathroom facility that was funded by Jemo and Children's Hope Chest. It does not have flushing toilets. </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After we toured the Kindergarten compound, we were walked into yet another gated area. It housed a barn and a bakery. The barn has about 8-10 cows, which are used for their dairy to provide for the youngest children at the school.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Then we went to Jemo to go on Alicia's home visits. When we returned to the guesthouse we had dinner and then hung out. Then we all called it a day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We got up and our day started with a walk. We stopped along the way to buy sugar cane. We were on our walk to buy chickens so Tsige could prepare doro wat for Sunday dinner. We stopped looking for chickens because they kept making the price higher. So we left, and Tsige had Amarech (one of the housekeepers) go buy the chickens. That day our task was to do fluoride treatments at Jemo. We pulled up at Jemo and all the kids were waiting for us. When we got in the gate we saw Fikre was there and I was so excited. Fikre is one of the CHC administrators. Then we got ready to start fluoride treatments and my job was to check every kid in and number them. Brenna took the pictures of the kids.</span></span><br />
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Biz said a blessing for the meal. At about 12:30 we were saying goodbye to the kids. After we finished we went to Effoi for pizza. The pizza was delicious. We headed back to the guesthouse and Brenna and I played cards. Then after a couple of hours it was time to slaughter the chickens. Sierra and I were so excited to be able to kill the chickens ourselves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We woke up, ate, and then got ready for church. We had the opportunity to attend church with Biz and Fares' family. We were so excited about this! We arrived at the church a little late and then Tsige told us "Church not always start on time, it sometimes go all day. You not like to stay that long." We arrived and we could instantly feel the music beating!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> We walked in and we sat in the front row and a few people got up and told us to sit there. It was a very hot building. The building was like a tent. Everyone in the congregation was singing, jumping, and clapping. More than 500 people were there. After the service started one man started handing water out to us. After church our Ethiopian friends and us piled into the 12 passenger van, and there were 20 of us. We went back to the guesthouse and ate the doro wat we had prepared with Tsige. We spent a couple of hours just hanging out with them. Later, we enjoyed freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee. </span><br />
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On the way we saw a lot of beautiful scenery. We saw about 4 herds of camels. We saw a lot of tukuls (huts) along the way. There was not much green along the way, because of the drought. </div>
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It was so dry. We saw a lot of dirt devils. We arrived in Awassa in under 4 hours! When we got there we checked into our hotel. We stayed at the Lewi Resort that is located right on Lake Awassa. The first thing we did was have lunch on the patio. Once we sat down the monkeys started coming. </div>
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There was a man chasing the monkeys and once they'd stop, he would feed them. After lunch we headed out for the lake. It was a very calm day to be on the lake. The edges of the lake were always surrounded by kids swimming, washing clothes, and some were fishing. Everyone waved at us when we passed by! We had wanted to see hippos, but we only got to see a baby crocodile. After the ride, Brenna, Sierra and I went swimming. </div>
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After we got done, we had a lakeside dinner. There were cats running around everywhere. After dinner we all headed to bed. </div>
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When we woke up on Tuesday we couldn't wait for the day ahead! We went to eat breakfast. We ate breakfast inside. We went to the patio before we checked out to take a few last minute pictures. </div>
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When they got there, they had decided it was best to not go any further.....Bummer! We got back on the road towards Addis. While we were driving we ran into about 6 military checkpoints. After about 2.5 hours Yilkal said we could stop for lunch. We stopped in Ziway to eat at the Haile Resort.</div>
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Then we went back to the guesthouse and hung out the rest of the day!</div>
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Our last day was a full day. From one side of the city to the other, we visited many wonderful ministries! Our 1st stop was at Connected In Hope preschool..it's always such a joy to see the children, visit the excellent staff & this time, it was good to show our friends around & introduce them to a ministry we love so much. Connected in Hope, whether you are visiting the preschool, the guesthouse, leather studio or just stop by for a quick visit...you immediately have this feeling of how well it's operated, loved & nourished. And, its not just a feeling. It's a fact. I'd encourage you to stop in next time you're in Addis...you'll be so glad you did!!<br />
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Next, we stopped for a bite to eat at Lucy's!! Always a favorite of ours:) The atmosphere is fun, food is tasty & I love sitting under a thatched roof in the sun!!</div>
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Next up, we thought we'd try to find a shop called Salem's near Bole. I had saved a picture of the map on my phone, otherwise we would've been out of luck...take a left at a church, the next right, go down alley to discover this hidden little gem. And, it was a gem. A pretty compound in a nice area of Addis. It had lovely blankets, woven baskets, wall hangings, scarves, jewelry...you name it, a little bit of everything!! I would've loved to bring home a large woven basket!! They were beautiful!!! Much dreaming happening in my head...how I'd love to combine a few of my favorite things from each of these shops to a street/website near you!! So, pray with me about this dream, k?!! Thanks!!</div>
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We had a couple of hours before we were able to visit Carry 117, so we headed over to Kaldis for some coffee & sunshine...we knew we were heading back to the cold, so we wanted to enjoy it as long as we could!! We visited for a bit & waited for Henok to arrive...Henok is the founder of Carry 117..we were so glad Yilkal introduced us to him & his ministry!!</div>
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We then went to the guesthouse that Henok runs, where he also sells product that these women make...canvas & burlap backpacks, toiletry bags, cross body bags, wallets...all handmade by these women!! Grant bought a backpack that he has proudly been wearing!! I love purchasing products with stories!! After we shopped, we headed back to the guesthouse to visit, spend the rest of our day with Tsige & staff, a delicious coffee ceremony was prepared, & then dinner. Our flight would leave at 2 am, so we visited our night away until it was time to leave. Yilkal picked us up shortly after 11 & we headed for the airport. Too short of time to be in this place, but long enough to be away from the rest of our family. Always so much to ponder & process. Leaving Ethiopia is never easy, but we will return!! </div>
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our friend Aya:)<br />
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So thankful for Gods protection..the morning started out beautifully, as we looked out over the lake, a mix of haze & the sun peeking its way through. After a full nights sleep & warm showers...we were ready for breakfast! The plan was to meet Yilkal at the van around 8, so we could continue our journey a couple more hours south to a small town called Shanto. Alicia & family have a sponsor son, Biniam who we were going to visit at his school! Shortly after eating breakfast, standing outside by the van, Yilkal told us he had heard about some tribal unrest just south of us, which is on the way to Shanto. We listened, & he made a few more calls. Again, another time when knowing & understanding amharic would've been so beneficial! We were thankful to be with trusted friends like Yilkal & Tsige & knew they would not proceed if they felt there were danger. Once the FOVC staff arrived that would've been traveling south with us, they all exchanged communication & all felt it was in our best interest to not travel further. Disappointed, bummed, saddened yet grateful. We all felt peace in knowing that we needed to leave & travel back to Addis & we are sure glad we did. Along the way, there were about 6 different military/security checkpoints..When we made a lunch stop in Ziway, which is about halfway between Addis & Hawassa, we found out the roads we had been on were closed down. Thankful that we made it back to Addis without any problems! Since we arrived back in Addis earlier than originally planned, I thought a drive out to Bethel Pottery would be a refreshing way to end this day. Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by eucalyptus trees, peaceful noises, fresh air & the most precious women that make the yummiest coffee!! And, they also sell beautiful pieces of pottery, textiles..and you can meander through these trees, little cottages, dirt paths all day long if you wish. For me, it feels like a most beautiful & tranquil oasis & if you've spent any time in Addis, you know how refreshing this can be! As we headed back into Addis, the most beautiful sunset was before us & it felt so good to be back! Back at the guesthouse, dinner was prepared, we visited for a bit & I think we called it a night!!<br />
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the cutest & most creative bird nest I've seen:)<br />
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Thomas & Grant! We met Thomas a couple of years ago & spent time with him at Jemo, so it was good to see him again:)<br />
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our group with Mebratu & Thomas, the fearless FOVC leaders!!<br />
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We headed out this morning for Hawassa!! What a lovely drive through the countryside! The route that we drove on our last trip down south was much bumpier...this year, the new freeway has opened, which meant we were in for a much more peaceful ride:) Not to fool you, there are still a few bumps, pits & closed roads to make our way around, but overall it was so very nice!! It is such a joy to open the van windows, the ethiopian air blowing on our faces, taking it all in...the people, animals, smells, beautiful landscape...it's truly such a wonderful experience that I never grow tired of. On our drive, after we passed the 1st herd of camels, I remember glancing at Grant & saying..."buddy, isn't this amazing..who would've thought we'd ever be in Ethiopia...Africa, driving through this beautiful, vast countryside..seriously, do you know what a privilege this is..I mean, not many adults have this experience, let alone a 13 year old boy!" I didn't say that to make him feel he owed me or anyone else anything...truly just want him to know what a blessing this is & always good to praise Him for these blessings, that we sometimes take for granted. I'm so in awe of this land, these people, the surroundings, but even more in awe of our Creator!! I pray you would all be able to experience it one day!! If you ever have the itch, just let me know, I'd be happy to introduce you to Ethiopia!! We arrived in Hawassa around 2 pm, just in time for lunch by the lake, Lake Awassa!! With monkeys jumping above our heads, very american music playing on repeat in the background & our beautiful view, we were in for a great day!! After lunch, we headed out on a boat to try & find the hippos! No such luck this time around, but we did see much activity...people were out bathing, swimming, fishing, washing their clothes...it was a bustling, warm, beautiful day at the lake for all!! After the boat ride, we headed up for coffee, kids swam a bit & then dinner at sunset by the lake:) It was a beautiful day with great friends!! So much to be thankful for!!<br />
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What a special day!! After getting ready for our full day ahead, we headed down for breakfast & waited for Yilkal to pick our crew up to head to church. We were about to experience something far from our norm. Most of you have heard us talk about Biz & Fares, their medical needs, their genetic condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa & the severity of it. Well, back in October, the boys along with their family went to church with the boys' aunt to a healing service. when we drove up to this church, it was bustling & bursting with praise, worship & very loud music. Music so loud, it sounded like the speakers had blown. My insides were literally shaking. And others were literally, physically shaking to the point of needing someone to catch their fall. You see, something I have learned about Ethiopia & its people...if they are believers of Christ, they believe with their whole being. They don't doubt or question whether or not He is good, faithful, has the power to heal..etc. So, back when the boys' family came seeking prayer & ultimately a miraculous healing from the Lord, the moment the pastor declared them as healed, they trusted & believed. Now, don't get me wrong..I love their steadfast spirits, being able to trust on such a deep level, reliance on the Lord etc, but from my point of view & a nurse that happened to be staying at the guesthouse, physically, they have not been healed. Do I have hope? Yes. But, I also believe the medications that the boys had been previously using, was a very good thing & definitely have made a difference in a few areas on the boys' fragile little bodies. Also, I do believe that healing has happened on a spiritual level. It was such a joy to see Mogas(the boys father) worshipping, praising Him, seeing these 2 precious boys sitting up front in the church, singing, praying & believing big. Their mother Buzi, was also there, much more reserved, sitting quietly in the back. Overall, the boys' family exudes much more joy, hope & perseverance. The smiles on their faces & lighter spirits was a joy to witness. In time, we hope that they are willing to accept the medications that they have access to...that in itself is an absolute miracle & blessing. We know God is great, & if He chooses to heal the boys, it will so clear & we will praise & give glory to Him!! Until then, we will continue praying, loving them & believing big things for them & their futures!! We were at church about 3 hours, although unable to understand much, it was an honor to be in the presence of the Lord with them!! Grant was seated up front & center, a tad nervous, but was fun to see him being brave in this new situation & embracing it all. Once church was over, the pastor wanted a picture of our crew, so we gathered together, a handful of pics were taken from others in the church & we were on our way in a very crowded van!! Yilkals van is a 11-12 passenger van, but we not so comfortably fit 20 of us in it:) It's so fun to experience life with them & sometimes it was just necessary to just sit back, take it all in, breathe in the Ethiopian air & thank God for stretching me to places that I never would've dared go if left to me. So, so very grateful. The 20 of us safely made it back to the guesthouse, doro wat was waiting for us & an afternoon of fellowship, pictures, sharing stories & laughing!! So fun to be going through my pictures, discovering about 300 selfies from some of my favorites!! A few hours came & went & it was time to take their family back to their homes...we drove with them, hugged, said our goodbyes(for now!) & went on a hunt for fresh Ethiopian roses & cupcakes!! Afterall, it was Valentines day!! We eventually found beautiful roses & delicious cupcakes, drove back to the guesthouse, ate dinner, devoured the yummy cupcakes lit up by my phone, as we had no power & packed for our adventure down south!!<br />
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Donna, thank you for sending these clothes!! They were very happy:)<br />
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As always, we woke to the same familiar noises, most delicious smells & a beautiful sunrise. I always enjoy walking out on the front porch in the morning, taking a deep breath, admiring the sun peeking over the hazy sky, that would soon be shining upon us!! It's always a bit chilly upon waking, but the heat hits around noon & I couldn't enjoy that more!! After another delicious breakfast, we headed out on a walk for doro(chicken)!! The plan was to make these doro into our Sunday night dinner!! Grant & Sierra had been talking about this for a few days & looked forward to this holiday tradition in Ethiopia...however, it was not a holiday, but the doro would be prepared for our guests arrival the next day after church:) You see, doro is usually only prepared & enjoyed on special holidays...Christmas, Easter etc. This was going to be a very special treat for the very special family that would be joining us on Sunday!<br />
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We intended on purchasing 2 chickens, each around 150-200 birr, but once the man saw our group with Tsige, he raised the prices & wouldn't budge. Tsige knew better & said she'd have Alemeyu( one of our guards at the guesthouse)come back later & purchase them! He had much better luck & by the time we were back from our morning at Jemo doing fluoride treatments & a lunch out at Effoi, the chickens were quietly laying in the back. Poor chickens..</div>
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kids all lined up & ready or not, it was fluoride time!!<br />
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250 individual applications of fluoride & 250 toothbrushes were generously given! Thanks again Michelle!!<br />
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A total of 212 children showed up for their fluoride, toothbrushes & a snack of bread & bananas!! It was so fun to see all of their faces again...definitely missed a few that we normally see...next time:)</div>
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Excited kiddos!!<br />
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Lunch at one of our favorites...Effoi!! The fave pizza is the lucanda!! A bunch of meat piled on to this pizza...I stuck with the margherita:) </div>
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Once lunch was finished, we headed back to the guesthouse, rested a bit & then it was time. Those little chickens had no idea what was about to happen..or maybe they did?! I'll spare you the details, video footage, graphic pics...let's just say, it's not for everyone. Not sure how I feel about Grant having been one of the butcherers...ick. </div>
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they were pretty proud..<br />
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cleaning & plucking. Promise gave the kids a bit of a biology lesson;) Sunday we would be enjoying a most delicious meal of fresh doro wat!!</div>
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Once that was finished, we all just relaxed, kids played cards, walked to the suk for a treat & the day was done! </div>
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Ethiopia is always full of adventures, some are very welcomed & others feel so far out of our comfort zones, but always, always thankful to be in this place. </div>
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A breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs & smoothies awaited us. (can you tell I enjoy the meals Tsige so lovingly prepares?!) After breakfast, we headed out to Jemo. On our agenda for the morning would be to organize & inventory supplies at the Jemo office, along with meeting Daniel at the gov't school across the street from Jemo for a morning visit..About 75 of our 250 Jemo kids attend this gov't school! The attendance at this school is roughly around 4,000 students, grades K-8 & most classes have anywhere from 60-75 students!!! whew!!! It was fun walking through the gates again & seeing even further improvement made to the grounds, bathrooms, water extension project..<br />
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the old water system..<br />
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the kindergarten classrooms..<br />
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About 60 kids in this kinder class!! As crowded, warm & stuffy these rooms must be...they are equally as clean, organized & set up as well as possible!!<br />
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Daniel showing us the new bathroom facilities!!<br />
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the nap area for the littles of the bunch!! Again, a very clean space!!<br />
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The new water system!! When we visited last year, the tile surround hadn't been installed yet..<br />
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The playground for the littles!!(which is now surrounded with this fence...again, that has been an addition since our last years visit!) So exciting to see these improvements!!<br />
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The principal of the school!!<br />
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They were very proud to show us this plaque!!<br />
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The building with the painting on it is where the cows reside;) The school has a partnership with a local group...Ethiopia Initiative. They provide about 10 cows, in which are being used for their dairy to supply the kinder kids with milk on a daily basis & fresh bread from the bakery, which is the metal building on the left of this pic.</div>
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the kitchen/bakery!<br />
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Very clean facility..<br />
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The kids enjoyed seeing the calves & learning more about this project!!</div>
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We were then able to stop in & visit the kiddos who were eating lunch! They were excited to see us, as we were to see them!! </div>
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Our visit was complete & we headed back to the guesthouse for a bite of lunch & then packed up gifts to deliver to Dietrich's sponsor children & their families!! </div>
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Walked through the Jemo gate to these sweet faces!!</div>
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I was able to go along on a couple of home visits with Alicia & her girls, which is always a learning experience. It's a joy to see these children in their home environments(for the most part.) & to learn more about their lives & families. It's a privilege to be a part of. We were then so close to Biz & Fares home, so Tsige & I decided to surprise the boys!! As we walked up to their home, Tsige yelled out Biz' name...all of the sudden, the gate opened & Biz was standing there, so handsome in his little suit coat & welcomed us in until the rest of his family would return!</div>
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all smiles for this boy!!<br />
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So good to see him again!!<br />
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We visited for a bit & then Fares arrived home with their father, Mogas & their mother came shortly after & she insisted on treating us to a coffee ceremony!! How could we say no to this?!</div>
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Tsige & their family.<br />
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Love this woman.<br />
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Biz & Fares' aunt Hanna & cousin Netsanet.<br />
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Once home visits were through, they all joined us at the boys' home for a sweet time of gathering over coffee & goodies!!<br />
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Another good, great, beautiful day in Addis.</div>
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We woke up to the smell of freshly roasted Buna(coffee), along with a most delicious breakfast of homemade donuts, smoothies & eggs! I love being awakened in the morning to the roosters crowing, horns honking, call to prayer & the smell of breakfast brewing down the steps from me. For having traveled for 30 hours, we all got a good nights rest & were ready for a full day of stopping by a few of our favorite shops....Entoto Beth, Muya & Sabahar, followed by lunch at Sishu( a yummy burger place!). It was a fun day being back in the city...enjoying the constant & chaotic traffic, seeing familiar sights & enjoying the ones we were with. By mid afternoon, jet lag was definitely having its way, so we headed back for the guesthouse. Some rested, others visited & kids played cards. After a bit, we went on an excursion looking for the perfect gifts to deliver to the Dietrichs sponsor children' families. Tsige thought a wise, thoughtful, useful choice would be a bag of teff & oil! So, we walked out back to a mid size shop, directly behind the guesthouse where we saw bags & bags of teff & grains. It was a beautiful sight & the men working there were very helpful & friendly, which made for a very pleasant shopping/learning experience!! Tsige glanced around, asked many questions, peered through the bags of teff, sifting her hands through a few & finally found a perfectly colored teff!<br />
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We all had a second wind, so we thought it'd be a perfect time to go grab a bajaj & head on over to Kaldis (Ethiopias Starbucks!) for a coffee & treat!! Taking a bajaj is an unforgettable experience...a very small, little blue, motorized vehicle( more like a big scooter!!) that zips in & out of traffic...think people, horses & vehicles!! Ended up at Kaldis safely, enjoyed a coffee & made our way back to the guesthouse to help Tsige prepare dinner for our bunch!! Grant, Brenna & Sierra enjoyed helping Tsige in the kitchen, preparing some very delicious homemade tortilla chips, fresh salsa & pizza fresh from the injera stone!! Her meals always amaze me, as she uses only the freshest ingredients & always made from scratch....no boxes or artificial ingredients here!!! I love that! </div>
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kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225900165845719377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606974408448863649.post-69045794051087724782016-02-23T15:44:00.000-06:002016-02-23T15:44:29.235-06:00-our hearts home. Ethiopia. 2016.-<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow! It's been forever ago that I posted here. A lot of catching up to do, but that will have to wait. For now, enjoy my ramblings from our last week in Addis. So much on my heart & mind. Hard to unravel all that we took in during this most recent trip back to Ethiopia. As always, what a privilege it was to step foot again in the place that is always calling. If you take anything away from this, I hope it's this....that you would prayerfully consider taking a trip to Ethiopia. Upon arriving in Ethiopia, February 10th @ 930 pm, we went through customs, luggage area & walked out into the ethiopian air & into our friends van, that would take us to the guesthouse. Tsige & Yilkal(our friend who drives for us while there.) were patiently waiting for the 5 of us to arrive...not even out of the airport parking lot, Tsige says..."Everyone that comes to Ethiopia loves it here!" While we know this to be true, our friend Brenna was about to experience her very first Ethiopian adventure!! So, whether it's your 1st or 10th trek to Ethiopia, you will experience beauty, hospitality, warm, welcoming arms & smiles, deep & lasting community, the best coffee you've ever had & an everlasting imprint on your heart. Truly & deeply. Sure, there will be a few modern day conveniences you may miss from back home, but the beauty far outweighs the small stuff..<br />
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happy boy to be back in Addis!!<br />
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Once at the guesthouse, Tsige prepared a meal for us, even though it was midnight:) We had the best injera, gomen & shiro. It was a welcomed & delicious meal after traveling for 30 hours!! We went to bed that night with full bellies & full, happy hearts, ready to conquer the next day!!<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Good Morning!!!<br />As much as I'd like to be able to say we are fully funded & set to go financially...I can't quite say that yet..Oh, how we knew that this life that God has pressed upon our hearts would be not be easy or comfortable..Since saying "yes" to adoption 4 1/2 years ago, our lives have dramatically changed...and it hasn't been easy or comfortable at times!! Because we are human, there are days when I long, (I mean long!!!!) for normalcy, whatever normalcy looks/fe<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">els like! Right now, in the midst of raising funds for moving our family to Ethiopia...our normal has become living in our home that really doesn't look or feel like home anymore(thank God I know where our true home is!!) raising funds, which at times feels like we are begging for your support...and, please, please never hear or read it as begging...we know that this is just part of this process & its necessary, but God has most definitely been faithful with using friends & family in our life that have shown incredible support & love for us..we are truly thankful for you! And yes, we will continue listing our needs...if you feel led to support us financially, thank you!!! If you feel led to support us in another way, thank you!! You are a vital part to our ministry & we can't thank you enough!! We've had a few people express their concern as to how we are able to move while we aren't fully funded...great question!! We are in the process of securing our plane tickets to go to Ethiopia in March...we are just waiting on a few different prices..But, we GO trusting that God knows the needs & desires of His people & we've experienced His faithfulness time & time again!! Is it scary stepping out of the boat?? YES!! Id be lying if I told you that I have no concerns about going without being fully funded, but at the same time, we fully trust in our God & we know that He is able to do far more than we could ever imagine...so, we are stepping! Will YOU step with us??? Will YOU make the jump & prayerfully consider supporting 8:7 Africa & our family??? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.87africa.org%2F&h=0AQGHELK7&enc=AZO_dWGPOJOZdEAV2gtPxK2NnPrFUe6EFhTG4k70eLM66lQEBMuMc5KhXppcNzfKO-PmTbu5jDO1eARdEbB8LDWK2VOmGKJ3WZDM8LGvzofBY9_arx9ssZPAQRU8vl9E5qDSr6ClYIDD9u26KG8uyDwG&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.87africa.org</a><br /><br />John 21:6<br />And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish.<br /><br />be blessed.</span></span><br />
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Women fuel wood carriers are among the poorest in Ethiopia, with average incomes of less than $12 a month. Approximately 60% are the head and sole support of their households. One third are between the ages of 10 and 19. Working under harsh conditions, the women carry bundles of eucalyptus branches weighing 75-80 pounds 18 miles down Mount Entoto to markets in Addis Ababa. Guards sometimes harass them, demand bribe money, or assault them sexually. Despite the risks to their h<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ealth and safety, women fuel wood carriers have no choice. They lack the education and financial resources necessary to make income alternatives a reality.<br /><br />8:7 Africa has the incredible opportunity to work alongside Connected in Hope Foundation working with dozens of the women who once carried 70-80 pound bundles of eucalyptus branches the 18 miles down the mountain to sell in the markets of Addis Ababa for a dollar. Overcoming enormous odds, 70 of the former fuel wood carriers now weave scarves and make baskets to earn income for their families. Currently, Connected in Hope supports their efforts by bringing their products to global markets and re-investing profits in programs that benefit the women and their families.<br /><br />We are really looking forward to developing relationships with these women & their families!! March can't come soon enough!!<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.87africa.org/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.87africa.org</a> to get involved and support our Ministry. Thank you to all you prayers and support.</span></div>
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5-8 pounds of chicken drumsticks and thighs skinned and cleaned<br />
8 large onions fine chopped<br />
2 cup of vegetable oil<br />
5 teaspoons minced or powder garlic<br />
2 teaspoons minced or powder ginger<br />
1/2 cup of authentic Ethiopian Berbere(more to make spicier)<br />
1/4 cup of Paprika for redness<br />
2 teaspoon Korerima<br />
2 teaspoon Wot Kimem (Mekelesha)<br />
2 teaspoon salt (as needed)<br />
1-3 cup of water<br />
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In large pot, simmer onion, garlic and ginger with vegetable oil till lightly brown. (about 20-30min)<br />
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Add Berbere and Paprika, continue to simmer for about 15-20 minutes at low heat stirring occasionally by adding a touch of water as needed to avoid sticking.<br />
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Add chicken and simmer until chicken is done while adding the remaining water as needed. Finish of simmering by add salt, Koreria, Wot kimem (Mekelesha). (I use boneless breast and put slits in them for juice to get in and Boneless thighs for dark meat) about another 30 minutes.<br />
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We have been so blessed by the generosity of others as we get 8:7 Africa ministry up and running. We know that we can not do it without help and every time we start having doubts or feeling discouraged, something amazing happens. Reminding us that God has this and that we are not alone in this. In the last 2 days people have donated around $4,000... Isn't that truly amazed during this holiday season!! Some saying they want to be a part of 8:7 Africa through financial gifts and others through words of encouragement, cheering us on when it seems so daunting.<br />
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One of question we have gotten is, How do you know it is the right decision to move? I look at like this, we are called to help the poor and needy, the orphan and widow and that may look different for everyone. But for us, it is a need that God has put on our hearts and w<span style="color: #161515; font-family: inherit;">e walk forward in this decision with much excitement & anticipation (a few nerves in there too!!). We trust that God has us in the palm of His hands & know that His plans are far greater than ours. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">AWESOME opportunity to double the impact of any gift given by the end of this year! A generous donor has set up a $2,500 matching gift program. We would so appreciate any help in maximizing this opportunity!! If you are feeling led to be the matching donor...WOW!!! If you'd be willing, please share this with your family & friends via Facebook/blog!! Any donations to 8:7 Africa will be matched up to $2,500 until Dec. 31st, 2013!!! What a blessing to our family and our ministry!</span><br />
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kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225900165845719377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606974408448863649.post-21985805194203621042013-11-26T23:05:00.004-06:002013-11-26T23:09:51.785-06:00WILL YOU PARTNER WITH US AS WE SERVE IN ETHIOPIA?!?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> Similarly, we are each given different gifts and talents by our Master. The thing that matters most is how we use what we have been given, not how much we make or do compared to someone else. What matters is that we spend ourselves.</span></span><br />
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Whew!! That four letter word accurately tells you how I feel!! Whew!! Coming back up for air.....<br />
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Its hard to even know where to start with this post...Lets go way back to July:) July 4th we had a pool party at my parents house & fun was had by all!! I am so amazed at how well the kids are doing with their swimming! Grant is the only one who has ever been in lessons...& I can excitedly tell you all 4 older kids are swimming like little fish now..(Tesfa is still not so sure about the deep end)!!! The first few days in the pool, Ageze, Kate & Ariyat were still using a floatie & after a few days swimming they just took off!! So fun to watch them grow, learn & loving the water!!<br />
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The next day we started our road trip down to Colorado to spend time with friends & family! Long drive but soooo worth every second we spent in the car:) We had time to play, hike, swim, visit, eat yummy Ethiopian food, catch up with friends, attend an amazing church, visit some more & just hang with some really special people!! Thank you friends for always making us feel welcome when we come! We enjoyed every minute we spent with each of you!<br />
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After we returned home(thank goodness this next part didnt happen while we were gone!!) we woke up one morning to a flooded basement bathroom & hallway...not just a little water, but sewage water:( Gross!!! So, within a few days that bathroom was torn apart=no water. no toilet. nada!! Ok, no biggie, we have another working bathroom...Not for long!!! A week later I was in the dining room & I came into the kitchen where it looked as if someone dumped a good 3 buckets of water all over the floor & wall..my immediate reaction was to yell at the kids. yes, i do yell sometimes. I'm working on that. So, all 5 kids were lined up looking at the mess. each of them saying..."I didnt do it!" How could it be?!! At the same time I was venting, Kasey walked in the door with a favorite tea of mine & asked what happened...I told him someone obviously made this mess...Kasey looked up at the ceiling & there was water dripping down from the bathroom through our kitchen ceiling...say what?! I quickly apologized to our kids & that was that. another toilet gone= no toilets for 7 people=not gonna happen!! Oh, & we normally have a 3rd toilet, but that one is out too. We tried the porta potty. that wasnt gonna happen either!! So, we had a couple weeks stay at my parents & now we are back to 1 toilet!!! Lesson learned....a family of 7 can totally live with 1 toilet!!! Whew!!!<br />
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Tesfa. please be in prayer for him. long story realllllyyyyy short. We leave on September 2nd for an intensive attachment therapy in Minneapolis. Tesfa, Kasey & I will be there for 1 week & then we will come home to get our other 4 & they will be with us the rest of the time. The normal treatment time is 2-3 weeks. We would sooooo appreciate your prayers. We know our God is mighty & He will be covering us all with his love, grace & peace. We are believing & trusting that Tesfa would be healed.<br />
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Ethiopia:) We've had many people ask & wonder about Ethiopia. Are we still going? What about Tesfa? When are we going? Good questions!! As far as taking Tesfa back to Ethiopia, the place where he was born & his trauma could stem from...we DO trust that God knows. God will go before us here or there. He knows Tesfa has/is struggled/ing. We do believe that He has a great plan for Tesfas life. We look forward to watching it all unfold!! We have talked with his doctors & therapists about our move & they have each told us it could be very healing for him. When Tesfa is asked about going to Ethiopia, he responds happily.<br />
When will we go??....that is the question!!! We have been making a few tweaks to our website & will have that up & running very soon so we can actively continue the funding process! God knows when we will be going & we will wait on Him! Our hope is to go November-ish!! Yes, we had originally planned on being there in September, however with advice from Tesfas team, the next opening for therapy wasnt until the beginning of September.<br />
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So, yes, we are still going!! We eagerly wait for that day when we will be booking our tickets to Ethiopia! Trying to be patient & still during this wait!! Thankful that we have a God that loves us no matter what, impatience & all!!<br />
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Oh, and cant forget....August 12th, we celebrated Grants 11th birthday!! What a joy he is!<br />
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friendly little chipmunks!!</div>
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gorgeous!!</div>
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our strong 11 year old!</div>
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sweet sisters:)</div>
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kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225900165845719377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606974408448863649.post-78144027372277605282013-07-25T20:29:00.002-05:002013-07-25T20:29:10.148-05:00My Mission Trip to Ethiopia By: Grant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Since I haven't posted since my mission trip in May I thought I would give you a little update on my mission trip. I had such a great time with all the people that came along. It was so fun playing with the kids and just having fun with them and giving them their sponsor gifts. One of my favorite things about Ethiopia is that the people are so nice and friendly. The people on the trip were so fun to hang out with. Thank you for donating towards my mission trip, I really appreciate it! Here are a few favorite pictures from my trip...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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