Continuing our 2010 Ethiopian Missions Trip.
11 December, Saturday. Because it's Saturday, we have a day to relax. Dr. John has lost his voice from being out in the night air at the services with us; and he has a lot to do today so he won't be coming with us. We are up by 6 am and ready to go after breakfast. Missionary Bob Thomas and their son Bobby pick us up and drive us out of town to a local resort/hospital that offers clear/clean air, vistas, cute restaurant, and an opportunity to really relax. It's a beautiful setting; not too far from the city with good food. Bob & Bobby take time to throw a football...can you imagine. Here we are in Africa (a true dream of mine) with missionaries doing a very American father-son 'thing'; throwing a football...it was great! After lunch we walk around a bit, then head back to town. We so appreciate Bob taking time out of his schedule to give us this sweet day and memory. We meet up with Rhonda (Bob's wife) at a coffee shop...enjoy an ice cream cone actually! It was really good! After that we did a little shopping for some baskets. When we finally arrive home we do some reading, resting, studying for Sunday, and have another meal. BUT: the water isn't flowing and there is no electricity. Dr. John and his assistant get the generator powered up and we have electricity. As far as the water? Well, the next time you see me ask me about how that went! It's Saturday night, what else is there to do but pop some popcorn and watch a movie...Dr. John and I did just that, in front of his computer. Another great time and memory; it gave me a flashback of doing this very same thing with my Dad (except in front of the TV).
Next post? ...our adventure south out of the city for a 2 1/2 hour drive that includes a camel sighting, but the adventure started even before we left...
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