The trip of a lifetime

I've been back from Ethiopia for 6 weeks, now.  It has taken me this long to process through my memories and my pictures.  I've uploaded to Facebook, made a digital album, and produced a 20 minute video.  I'm preparing for a presentation at my church and I'm itching to make plans to return.

It was the trip of my dreams, really.  It was something a person usually only dreams of.  It was not without challenges, but when I think of my time there it is the joy, the blessings, and the amazement that I think of.

Here, I have put together my travel journal along with some of my best and favorite photos.  I would like to give you a picture of my time and though I cannot tell you everything, I hope I can tell you enough to help you appreciate not only the need, but the beauty of this place that has captured my heart.

Read at your leisure.  I have published them so that you can read from beginning to end in chronological order.  Just hit "Older Posts" at the bottom of the page to continue.

I've tried to link the ministries that we worked with so that you can learn more and lend your support if you feel called to do so.  I've also linked up with my sister so you can get her take on it all.  She has a great perspective and paints a beautiful picture.

I hope you enjoy your time in Ethiopia as much as I did!  Let's get started, shall we?

January 8th, 2014

50,000 birr.  We feel rich!

We landed safely in Addis after many hours between Chicago, Frankfurt, and Kahartoum.  Our group made it just in time to catch our flight.  It was a close one!

We arrived at 10:00 pm and had to wait for our visas, money, and luggage.  Only 6 bags made it - out of 20 - so we need to track them down.

At our guest house, we have time to drop our things, take quick showers and get to bed by 1:00 AM.  We are all so tired and glad to have beds to sleep in.

Tomorrow we will jump right in and I cannot wait!

Read about our guest house HERE