March 2, 2010

Just to let you know a little about how things change here I have a story for you. My friend, Carolyn, has agreed to bring me a bottle full of iced coffee from Starbucks.

Now for all of those of you who aren’t addicted that may seem unusual. But last night I couldn’t sleep trying to decide if I should drink it all at once or if I should only allow myself one inch per day so it will last longer. Then…. I started thinking about how I can get ice and I even figured a way to get straws. The pathetic part is that I spent some more waking time debating this issue.

So it’s funny that the things you take for granted one day can be your dream the next. What a good lesson for me to remember to appreciate all the little things that I usually don’t even stop to notice.

I had a wonderful day with a new volunteer today. She is from Greece but was raised in Addis. It was such an encouragement to hear how perfectly she speaks Amharic. Also, it is so fun to know that people from all over the world care enough about women who have suffered to help the best we can. So…. thank you also to you for believing that there is hope and that each one of us doing our little bit will make a great big impact.

I miss you bunches!