When Sheri and I were planning for our travel to Rwanda to pick up our son, we were very excited to drink in the country. We had anticipated loving the landscape, people and culture. We were not let down. We wanted to make sure that we have an appreciation for everything that is Rwanda, so that our son would be able to appreciate where he was born until we could return. We, however, did not have the same inclination toward Ethiopia.
Most of our information related to what to expect from travel come from previous travel groups. What we received in detail was very few pictures and the expectation that we may not have much assistance while in Ethiopia. We have been received warmly by the AWAA staff here, and they have been very helpful. We have our US Embassy appointment on Wednesday to find out how soon we might expect a visa for our son to come home. The people we have worked with have been gracious, merciful, kind, loving and forgiving for a group that is very tired. Other than the naked man walking leisurely down the street, Addis Ababa has many of the same things we have seen in Rwanda, Uganda and Mexico.
That being said, we are eager to return home to our family and friends. I feel bad saying that since we are grateful for those we have traveled with over this last three weeks. I know they are likely also feeling the same. We are so thankful for those with whom we have worked and those we have met along the way.
We ask that you continue to pray for continued health for our travel group as we finish up our time together. Please also pray for continued protection for our families at home. We are very thankful for the provision of God all along the way multiple times, and we know now more than ever that we have to rely on Him fully. We are eager to see everybody and introduce our son.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and goodnight from Addis Ababa!
Jeff
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