Well it is 9:45 Tuesday evening in Ethiopia, which means it is 2:45 Tuesday afternoon.
Our trip has been a whirlwind and we have had about 4 or 5 hours sleep in the last 30 hours so I thought I would share a few blessing that God has demonstrated to our family because of your prayers.
We were blessed to share a pizza with Jon, Nicole, Kyle and his children in Valparaiso Sunday evening.
After about three hours of sleep we arrived at Chicago O'Hare at 4:00 a.m. where we were swiftly checked in.
Our seats were booked at the back of the plane, known for a bumpy ride. As we were waiting at the gate our name was called, the agent said she was moving up to seat 11. Yes!
Once we arrived at seat 11 we found out they were Economy plus which means there is more leg room. Thank you Jesus!
We boarded to find out our plane had a lavatory problem, I was happy to have them fix it on the ground.
An hour and half later we took off.
We were a little concerned about our connection, however I knew God was at work.
Because we were in the front of the plane (Thank you Jesus) we were able to depart quickly, as we were transferring a gentlemen in an electric cart came and asked us if we would like ride, he quickly escorted us to our gate (Thank you Jesus).
The flight was long but went well.
We arrived in Addis, we had about twenty minutes to change our clothes and go pick up Bereket.
We met with his doctors and gave out all the donations we were able to collect and two care packages for two other families.
The kids loved the donations, it was like Christmas, they were so happy and smiling (thank you Jesus for a church, friends and family that are willing to give to the least of these!)
We were able to get about two hours of nap time in the afternoon before we went to supper with the families. We took Bereket to an Ethiopian restaurant where they serve an Ethiopian traditional meal and offer lively entertainment!
One other family that we traveled with 6 weeks ago arrived today to take their son home also (Thank you Jesus)
Please pray for the Thomas family, we traveled with them last time and they are still waiting to clear Embassy.
We have a fabulous room and are more than ready to dive in a nice bed! (Thank you Jesus for a nice place to stay!)
Tomorrow we go to Embassy at 9:00 a.m.
None of these blessing would have been possible without your love, prayers and the faithfulness of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
We will write more tomorrow,
Love and blessings
Sam & Diane
Our trip has been a whirlwind and we have had about 4 or 5 hours sleep in the last 30 hours so I thought I would share a few blessing that God has demonstrated to our family because of your prayers.
We were blessed to share a pizza with Jon, Nicole, Kyle and his children in Valparaiso Sunday evening.
After about three hours of sleep we arrived at Chicago O'Hare at 4:00 a.m. where we were swiftly checked in.
Our seats were booked at the back of the plane, known for a bumpy ride. As we were waiting at the gate our name was called, the agent said she was moving up to seat 11. Yes!
Once we arrived at seat 11 we found out they were Economy plus which means there is more leg room. Thank you Jesus!
We boarded to find out our plane had a lavatory problem, I was happy to have them fix it on the ground.
An hour and half later we took off.
We were a little concerned about our connection, however I knew God was at work.
Because we were in the front of the plane (Thank you Jesus) we were able to depart quickly, as we were transferring a gentlemen in an electric cart came and asked us if we would like ride, he quickly escorted us to our gate (Thank you Jesus).
The flight was long but went well.
We arrived in Addis, we had about twenty minutes to change our clothes and go pick up Bereket.
We met with his doctors and gave out all the donations we were able to collect and two care packages for two other families.
The kids loved the donations, it was like Christmas, they were so happy and smiling (thank you Jesus for a church, friends and family that are willing to give to the least of these!)
We were able to get about two hours of nap time in the afternoon before we went to supper with the families. We took Bereket to an Ethiopian restaurant where they serve an Ethiopian traditional meal and offer lively entertainment!
One other family that we traveled with 6 weeks ago arrived today to take their son home also (Thank you Jesus)
Please pray for the Thomas family, we traveled with them last time and they are still waiting to clear Embassy.
We have a fabulous room and are more than ready to dive in a nice bed! (Thank you Jesus for a nice place to stay!)
Tomorrow we go to Embassy at 9:00 a.m.
None of these blessing would have been possible without your love, prayers and the faithfulness of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
We will write more tomorrow,
Love and blessings
Sam & Diane
I am so happy and excited for you. God is soooooo GOOD!!!
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