Tag: Addis Ababa
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To Zehab and Home Again
August 27th-28th, 2023 “Lewis! Let’s go climb that hill!” I heard Nick’s voice clearly through the heavy wooden door. I had woken up just moments before after finally falling back asleep. We had talked about climbing the hill just in front of the church property, but I wasn’t sure if we should. I figured we’d…
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View From the Rear Window
August 7th-8th, 2023 Striking up conversations with people seems to be a regular pastime for Nick. On more than one occasion so far on this trip he has received extra meals and fancy chocolates, as well as farewell greetings from many of the other passengers on the plane who disembarked in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire while…
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Planting Trees in Kadoma
Day 9 – 22nd January 2023 I didn’t take very many photos this morning. Just a photo or two of my roommate who I only discovered was with me a few days ago. He likes to hide behind the baseboards or under the crown molding. Sometimes behind the small rubbish bin in the corner. He’s…
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Turn Left After the Baobab Tree
Day 4 – 17th January 2023 First thing’s first … wake up at a ridiculous hour to write blogs and check emails (by the way if anyone read my previous blog before I thoroughly proofread it, my apologies for the errors … my proofreader is in another time zone). Then of course … get ready…
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To Zim
Day 3 – 16th January 2023 No matter how tired I was or how comfortable my bed for the night was, I had trouble sleeping. At one point I had said goodnight to Lena, shut off the lights, and closed my eyes. Moments later I was busy thinking, praying, and writing. I finished a blog…
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The Ethiopian Experience
Day 2 – 15th January 2023 As long-haul flights go, this particular experience was average with a few very welcome perks. I had a whole row to myself on both legs of the trip! While I didn’t exactly stretch it across all three seats, I did move around as much as I needed to without…
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Planning for the Unexpected – See You in Ethiopia?
Day 1 – 14th January 2023 Yesterday afternoon, in the midst of packing my bags and fielding emails and phone calls, I texted a friend to ask him which sermon I should give at services the next day. He opted for the one I already had mostly written. I’m thankful for that since I honestly…