Tonight, we would have been landing in DC right about now, excitedly anticipating our flight to Ethiopia in the morning. A flight that has become so familiar and routine that it just seems natural to hop on a 15 hour flight across the world. I am usually so jammed packed with to-do's preparing to leave that boarding the plane has become my opportunity to rest, read, take in a movie and cram Amharic phrases in my head before we land in the country I love so much.
By early last week, we knew we would have to postpone our trip. One in which we hoped to form new partnerships to support over 50 children in Addis while also checking in on our current project in Gondar.
Mostly, I was looking forward to my husband joining me and meeting all of the wonderful children and staff that we have been given the opportunity to serve. Getaways without the kids are few and far between, but this trip would have been more special because he would have been there to experience the love I have for our Haddis kids firsthand.
As much as I am sad that we can't spend time with our friends, I am even more burdened for the well-being of those we love there.
A couple of weeks ago, I halfheartedly bought a few more non-perishable food items and paper products than I normally would on my weekly grocery trip. It was uncertain how prepared we should be for the possibility of quarantine. As the days went on, and things became more serious, my thoughts were flooded with the inability of our kids and families in Ethiopia to do the same for themselves.
I have been grateful for the many ways God has blessed us through this time. Even the fact that we have 8 kids means that all of my kids have a live-in-friend to hang out with and talk to.
When I do think about the challenges we are all facing, my thoughts of how much worse things potentially could be in Ethiopia break my heart.
The population we serve is already at great risk for illness. They are undernourished, lack clean water and hygiene items in their homes and have very little access to medical care.
Last week we received our monthly report and celebrated that the well project and shower house have been completed. The timeliness of this news along with news of a shipment of hygiene supplies on the way because of our Christmas fundraiser is evidence of God's continued provision for this community.
Additionally, thanks to the generosity that we experienced this past year, Haddis Ministries was able to send emergency funds to provide for a food and soap to be provided to every family who's child is sponsored and all of the kids at the orphanage along with the staff members so that they can also take care of their families. We are hoping this will give them a sense of peace and an understanding that they are not alone and that we are all in this together.
Please continue to join us in prayer for our Haddis family as we pray alongside of you for yours and for this virus to be contained around the world. Our biggest prayer is that through this trial, many, many people will fix their eyes on the Lord and follow Him, the one in whom we place our hope.
By early last week, we knew we would have to postpone our trip. One in which we hoped to form new partnerships to support over 50 children in Addis while also checking in on our current project in Gondar.
Mostly, I was looking forward to my husband joining me and meeting all of the wonderful children and staff that we have been given the opportunity to serve. Getaways without the kids are few and far between, but this trip would have been more special because he would have been there to experience the love I have for our Haddis kids firsthand.
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| My most precious one, Tewadaj (right) and her sweet friend Eyerus. |
As much as I am sad that we can't spend time with our friends, I am even more burdened for the well-being of those we love there.
A couple of weeks ago, I halfheartedly bought a few more non-perishable food items and paper products than I normally would on my weekly grocery trip. It was uncertain how prepared we should be for the possibility of quarantine. As the days went on, and things became more serious, my thoughts were flooded with the inability of our kids and families in Ethiopia to do the same for themselves.
I have been grateful for the many ways God has blessed us through this time. Even the fact that we have 8 kids means that all of my kids have a live-in-friend to hang out with and talk to.
When I do think about the challenges we are all facing, my thoughts of how much worse things potentially could be in Ethiopia break my heart.
The population we serve is already at great risk for illness. They are undernourished, lack clean water and hygiene items in their homes and have very little access to medical care.
Last week we received our monthly report and celebrated that the well project and shower house have been completed. The timeliness of this news along with news of a shipment of hygiene supplies on the way because of our Christmas fundraiser is evidence of God's continued provision for this community.
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| Shower House |
Additionally, thanks to the generosity that we experienced this past year, Haddis Ministries was able to send emergency funds to provide for a food and soap to be provided to every family who's child is sponsored and all of the kids at the orphanage along with the staff members so that they can also take care of their families. We are hoping this will give them a sense of peace and an understanding that they are not alone and that we are all in this together.
Please continue to join us in prayer for our Haddis family as we pray alongside of you for yours and for this virus to be contained around the world. Our biggest prayer is that through this trial, many, many people will fix their eyes on the Lord and follow Him, the one in whom we place our hope.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
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My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
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the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:1-2, 7-8
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