Well...

The trip is over.  But not really over.  The stories continue-Britukan, Belachew, each of  sponsored children, Messaye, many others we have not yet shared on this blog, many others that we only caught a glimpse of, and countless others that we don't know at all.  Our stories have changed.  Our worlds are bigger, and our hearts are more open.  We have learned not to be overwhelmed by huge problems and suffering, but to look at one person and do what we can in the moment.  We have learned that what we can do might seem small, but that it can be miraculously multiplied.  We know there is hope.  Even though we are home and our lives are back in full swing, we have not forgotten.  We will remember.  We will pray, and we will work hard to stay connected and let our new friends know that we love them.  

And something else.  Out of this experience and the teamwork it has inspired, and because of Jesus, a well is being dug!  Somehow our love for the people of Ethiopia and our desire to inspire others to be part of the amazing joy of compassion and giving, blossomed into a partnership with Healing Hands, International.  Big gifts and little gifts and open hearts and many stories are raising six thousand dollars.  A well will be dug somewhere in Ethiopia!  We don't know where it will be yet or who will get to drink the water.  We don't know exactly how individual lives will be changed or how it will look for this community to see hope.  Right now we can only imagine and pray and give and tell the story.  But, we will get to see some of it!  We can never know all that it means, but after the well is dug, some of us will go and tell the story to the people who drink the water.  And tell their stories to the givers who worked together to do something big.  And sing praise to the One who gives living water.  He is awesome!

Want to join us??  Here's the link to get you started...

Team Ethiopia Well