June 27, 2006

Last night we got our luggage, all of it, finally! I was so happy to put on clean underwear, after four, yes four days! I went with Steve (our team leader) to the airport last night to pick up all 24 pieces, and we were back in our rooms around midnight. Waking up this morning was like getting up on Christmas morning, tearing through our suitcases, finding all of the things we forgot we had even packed!

Geoffrey had his first day in class today (Tuesday). He met the students he will be teaching, and got oriented to the class syllabus and content. The class in Beginner English, and we are starting at about a 4th grade level. Most, if not all, of the students are in some kind of church related ministry. They are studying to be able to improve their ministry skills in Ethiopia, as well as around the world! There are places where Ethiopians can travel with the Gospel that no American could ever go.

The kids are settling in pretty well. We walked through the streets last night to dinner at a local restaurant. The sights are pretty daunting. The poverty is incredible. Kara is having a hard time with what she sees. Kelsey on the other hand is eating up the attention she gets from the people. Please continue to pray for our family as we adjust to this very different world.