Leaving day. We knew it was coming and it brought mixed emotions. We had barely scratched the surface of "seeing" Addis. But we were missing our families in the US terribly and counting the hours until we were reunited with them.
Our last morning we headed back to Korah one last time to visit a daycare that provides free childcare to women of Korah so they can work. We also took them a few suitcases of donations. Each morning the children are changed into a clean outfit.
We were not allowed to take photos inside the daycare. We rocked babies, fed snacks to toddlers, sang and danced with three year olds, and had a good time playing with all the kids. It was a special time to see these little ones who are receiving quality care while their moms can work and provide for their families.
The outside of the daycare. They filled up this entire building! And you can see the laundry they wash every day to keep the kids in clean clothes.
Just another "slug bug" in Addis. (This one is for the Chicago people. They know who they are!)
One last meal at the Life Center.
Robel could always make us laugh!
After some uncertainty with flight departure times, we figured out when we needed to be at the airport. So we packed up our things and spent the last couple of hours playing with kids who live near the Life Center. A few of our team did some last minute shopping at the nearby market.
One last look out the kitchen window...
A few last photos on the drive to the airport...
Ethiopian sunset.
We all felt sad to say goodbye...
...but we made our last few minutes together joyful...
Owen, Hannah, Kylee and Emily...
...the very last photo I took...Beza's smile!
We hugged our new friends goodbye at the airport and made our way inside to begin the journey home.
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
-John Bunyan
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
-Jesus Christ (Acts 20:35)
My life was blessed by the eight days I spent in Ethiopia. I'm thankful for meeting Temeche and catching a glimpse into his life. I'm thankful for the new friends I made. I pray that I never forget the faces and will always speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
I encourage you...
Change the world for ONE!
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