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Day 2: A Joint Effort The day began with both teams joining up to do the same project. We drove out to the project site through this big open filed, filled with holes and other obstacles. It made for an interesting ride. Once we got to the site, we found a hole with most of the workers standing...
Well, our first day in the field is over. We had a great day starting out bouncing down the back roads of rural Ethiopia only to come to an almost impassable lake in the middle of the road, but not only did we conquer this miniature lake, but we did it with style as well. We met it head on and...
So, the first day was a little rough. The flight was long and tedious, but that was expected. We landed safely though which is the main thing and quickly taxied into the fray of never ending lines and baggage security checks. Mike, Brad and Andrew got their bags at the very end which put us at the...
So, every flight on a trip like this can be perfect….today Murphy’s law strikes and my departure from Makale to Addis is one hour late. I arrive in Addis at 10:30 to head to a propose project area with our implementing partner, ODA (Oromia Development Association).  What I thought...
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-28 Meditation: Israel sinned against God, and God was not pleased. But God the people of Israel, just as God promised. Sometimes we all make mistakes, but God forgives us. In the cleansing rituals of the people Israel, and in the baptisms of people today, God’s...