Ethiopia - 3 years?!

Beautiful children outside a restaurant near the Posta Bait somewhere between the Ambassador and Sheraton

Street/Vulnerable children awaiting their first of two meals provided by Hope Enterprises on Church Hill

Just to the right of the photo above was this beautiful little girl taking in the chaos outside her walls. Unlike most kids who either come dashing toward you or run away giggling this little girl just stood

I love this picture, it was taken inside the feeding shelter while the children were waiting for their turn to get their meals

Eyerus and I. This little darling dared not leave my side at the shelter. This is one of many faces I will never forget. It's amazing how one little face can begin a powerful change within -how much you can learn from a preschooler while she's just going through her day. Did I change her life? Absolutely not. She certainly changed mine.

Children in line for their meal

Just taking in the kids and soaking up their love. I served as entertainment. Little Eyerus - right there on my lap.

The two youngest boys of a child-headed household. They are in magnificent shape compared to their caretakers - their two older brothers 10 and 11 years old. The four of them are below.

My first visit to Kibebetsehay - I love that little guy's mischievous smile :)
Darlings also at Kibebetsehay

First visit to Kechene, first photo I took of my daughter. I didn't get to meet her that day. I didn't get to meet any of the kids at Kechene my first visit. It certainly is amazing how often I look back at this photo though.

I do promise (sincerely) I will follow up with this tomorrow.

The photos above are of my first trip to Ethiopia in August 2006. I'm in awe that it has only been 3 years that I lived my life with Ethiopia playing such a central role in my life. And yet in shock that it has already been 3 years since I took my first photo of my daughter.

This life that I have has been blessed - in a way that I cannot fully understand at present. It's an amazing life.