June 23rd...The End of the day.

I am sending news your way anytime I can knowing that this prob won't be possible later in the week. We returned to the Guest House about an hour ago after a full day of ministry. My cold shower was sensational!!! Anything to remove some grime and sweat. A few highlights of the day:
1. bible verses for each of us at breakfast
2. smiling faces and welcoming hands of the orphans (not for long!) at the THome
3. coffee at the Ethiopia version at Starbuck's
4. Playing soccer with the street kids on the pavement
5. Using the E-cube to share the love of Christ with the street kids
6. Boy addicted to glue . . . made clean

There were about 80 babies, toddlers, and kids at the Transition Home. Each competed for our arms, hands, and laps. These babies (all of them) thrive on one-on-one time. Their nannies were taking incredible care of them, but they couldn't provide the individual attention to one without ignoring another. Praise God that most of these children have families that are in the process of adopting them. We can't share the names or photos of these children out of respect but we will always remember these sweet children's faces. They are beautiful. Ethiopia people in general have broad foreheads, wide eyes, long lashes and heart shaped faces. They are stunning. One 11 year old boy attached himself to me. He was so very shy, but he wanted to walk where I walked and play where I played. I can't wait for him to have a forever family. Another little girl, maybe four, clung to Mindy. Her wailing as we drove away brought tears to all of our eyes. After lunch we rode to a coffee shop and then to the market. I bought many things with a few dollars. Thank you mom and dad for encouraging me to play soccer. Getting on the soccer "field" is an instant way to step into the world of poor children around the globe. Ethiopia is no different. We played a game of American vs street children. I don't have to tell you who one. After soccer, Amanda and I shared the gospel story using the Evangecube with the help of an interpreter, Ephraim. Please pray for two particular boys, Brahanu and the boy who sniffs glue. I'll find out his name. We brought the second boy back to the Guest House, gave him a shower, some clean clothes and prayed over him. Ephraim is going to follow up with him. Nothing is impossible with God. However, this boy needs major intervention.

We are awaiting the pizza delivery . . . traditional Ethiopian right??? I think I'll sleep much better tomorrow.
Tomorrow we visit the Mother Teresa Orphanage with 400 children. Pray that God multiplies our ability to love on these children
--Danielle