May 31, Wednesday
My days have definitely fallen into a routine, or maybe I’m getting adjusted to all the excitement.
Filed in "Journal" | Comment (0)May 29, Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day! Things have been going much smoother here. I went for a run on Wednesday morning with some new friends from the French Embassy. The Ambassador was so kind to overlook that I was by far the WORST in the group. We had the most beautiful day! We ran next to a river. On the way up the hill the area was filled with people dressed in white Orthodox prayer clothes and the sound was beautiful in the early morning. The river was amazing. I still cannot believe that there is such a pristine area right in the middle of the city.
Filed in "Journal" | Comment (0)May 22, Monday
I had lunch with my good friends yesterday after church. They are professors and friends from the University here. I quickly found out that we have not opened a school but “an informal learning situation” Much more legal here.
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May 19, School’s Open!
I often have people ask me how I can give up my own life to be in Ethiopia so much, as if it’s a sacrifice. My day today reminded me how really lucky I am. I started off the day eating my breakfast with two of my favorite street boys. It was so much fun to watch my friend Kassa teach them how to use silverware. I’m sure it was a time they won’t forget soon.
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May 17, Wednesday:
Wow! It seems to be normal to live a life time in one day. Today is my first day back to work. I loved my time with Martie, but I am so rested and jumping to get back in action.
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May 14, Mother’s Day:
We are on our way back to Ethiopia. We heard there were nine bombings in Addis. Some killed and many hurt. I hate to think what this will do to the economy. We will fly through the night. First to Bangkok and then on to Ethiopia. It’s been a great time here but I am ready to hug our women.
Filed in "Journal" | Comment (0)May 7, Sunday:
Martie and I are in the Philippines. It is HOT here. I think it may really be a big sauna. We are working to bring one of her friends back to the USA. Everyone here seems so rich. We are staying right next to a beautiful spa and a very large mall, with a Starbucks!!!!! Guess I’ll be enjoying this week. we go back to Ethiopia on May 14.
Filed in "Journal" | Comment (0)May 3 Wednesday:
What a rough day! We arrived late last night and I couldn’t resist the chance to go to the Trampled Rose to give everyone a big hug. They were mostly sleeping, but I woke them up and we had a great celebration. They weren’t expecting me until next month so they were very excited. Martie and I went on out to eat pizza and she slept well while I stayed awake the whole night.
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May 1, Monday:
We’re on our way! I’m traveling with Martie Sibert. We leave at 6:20am (!) from Colorado Springs, then to Denver, fly through Washington DC, and on to Addis Ababa..
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