An Update from Awassa

It is July 4th and we are hanging out with our dear friends Herb and Danielle along with their boys Miles and Daniel.  This is the first that we have seen them since returning from the trip.  Last night, we thoroughly enjoyed sharing memories with them.  The last couple of months have left little time to even think about our RTW adventure let alone reflect upon what it meant to us as individuals and a family.  In fact, the monthly wire transfer to Hagirso for the our Ethiopian children's school, food and shelter has become too routine.  It is amazing how life just sucks you back in and in a moment one becomes absorbed in their own daily activities and anxieties.  We hope that this weekend with friends acts as a reminder to us about just what is most important in life. 

With that said, below are some recent pictures of Endris, Shemelese and Yenu as they continue to progress with their eduction and adapt to life in Awassa.  We miss them and remain very proud of all that they have accomplished in the six short months since we left Ethiopia.  Wow, six months since we were in Mabret's Village.  Fingers crossed that the near future allows us to return and hug these 3 awesome children. 

News From Awassa

We are pleased and hopeful to report that Endris, Shemelese and Yenu are progressing well in school. They are also assimilating well in their new environment.  Recently, we received a nice note from the head teacher at their school. 

Below are some tests that the kids recently took.  While their struggle is evident, we are so proud of them.  Reviewing the exams reminded us just how tough this must be for them.  However, having watched Mabret, we know that their is no quit in them.  

We also received pictures of the kids.  As a family, we are so proud of them.  This is an enormous undertaking by the three of them and they have stepped up to the challenge.  

Peace Out.