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All the team members made it safely to Germany! When we arrived at the airport we had to say our goodbyes as most of us have different flights. The Detroit people, Lorrie, and myself celebrated together one last time by having breakfast at a traditional bakery. We are all so thankful for all the newContinue reading “November 15”

Today was our last day in Ethiopia. After staying another night in Addis, we spent the morning with Pastor Bahiru and his family. We enjoyed coffee and homemade snacks that his family graciously prepared. Afterwards we toured Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. Once we finished the tour, we went shopping at a local market where everyoneContinue reading “November 14”

This morning we got to explore Hawassa before making our trip back home. We first went to a beautiful park and saw monkeys, birds, and another lake! After that we visited a fish market where locals were untangling fish from nets and preparing them for people to buy. The rest of the day was spentContinue reading “November 13”

Today was our last clinic day! The rest of the school and staff members received eye glasses and sun glasses. At the end of the day we packed up the glasses one last time. The school staff also gave each of the team members scarfs that were made by locals! We are all thankful forContinue reading “November 11”

Our first day in Hossana went great! We started our day off by attending church at the deaf school with the children. Both Pastor Tom and Pastor Bahiru preached beautiful messages and we also signed songs together! After lunch, we had a successful clinic! The kids are so kind and we couldn’t be more thankfulContinue reading “November 10”

Travel day #3 We safely made it to Hossana today. On our way to our new destination we had our daily morning devotion. We also sang and signed several songs!! We had an early lunch at a beautiful resort and a couple monkeys decided to join us. Snacks, naps, and good books got us throughContinue reading “November 9”

Travel day #2 We made it safe to Addis and will travel to a new destination tomorrow! Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Today we saw 191 beautiful people and gave out 150 pairs of glasses. This was our third clinic and we served the community of Nekemet. Our clinic was at the same school as yesterday so we got to visit with the kiddos again!

Today we had our second clinic. The clinic was at a deaf school and we served 182 kids.We not only got to give them glasses but we signed songs and played games. The children were so sweet and even taught us sign language. Our wonderful day with them made it very difficult to leave, butContinue reading “November 6”