First 2 Weeks

This is a photo of my room.

Here are some highlights from my first 2 weeks here:

- Starting to sleep through the night!

- Found a great International Church with people from all over the world- a little taste of Heaven!

- Making friends with Ethiopians (Habasha) and other expatriates (Fareng)

- Starting to get around on my own by walking and taking taxis

- Visiting the Women At Risk Program (a program that disciples young women who were formerly living in prostitution and on the streets. Here they are taught about freedom in Jesus Christ, counseled, taught English and job skills.) These girls were so amazing and I'm looking forward to spending more time with them.

- My English class began. I have 7 students. They are so sweet and I'm looking forward to getting to know them better.

- My friend Meseret, who helps me with cooking, invited me to her house this weekend. I had lunch with her family including Dora Wot (chicken stew) Injera (bread-like food that you eat with) vegetables, and barley juice. Followed by traditional coffee ceremony & chocolate cake!

- Seeing my beautiful friend Renee & her husband Jason and their new beautiful baby!

- Lots of time to hang out with Jesus!

- Being part of a prayer group with missionaries that have been here for a very long time and experienced many things. Praying together, hearing their stories, gleaning from their wisdom, and encouraging one another.

There have been moments that are difficult. I suddenly came to the realization the other day that I can't just pick up the phone and call home. Nights are kind of scary and lonely. Please pray that I would be bold and courageous, and that all critters would return to the fields where they belong :)

I'm looking forward to beginning language study (Amharic is the primary language here) very soon to begin communicating with people on a more meaningful level.