The second day, and the Lord's Day in Ethiopia, did not disappoint at all. It's rainy season, so the weather was perfect, staying in the 60s all day. We started the morning at a fantastic worship service with our friend Sammy and his family. The service kicked off with singing How Great Thou Art, a family favorite hymn, and ended with Goodness of God, along with a time of baptism that truly set the tone for the rest of the day.
Our next stop was a traditional Ethiopian lunch and the long-awaited meeting with Tamir's two brothers and her dad. The meeting was joyful and filled with such relief for them to finally see that she is doing well. They have missed her deeply. Tamir was clearly loved, and it showed in the way they embraced her and welcomed her. One of her brothers said that seeing her and knowing she is okay is like having her born again. Witnessing that moment was truly special, and God ordained every step of the way.
We spent the rest of the day learning about Tamir's story. Her story, which she will tell someday, is filled with so many blessings and miracles at every step. We listened as her family shared, with our friend Sammy translating patiently throughout. We are so thankful for this provision, to break bread together and simply share the day with one another.
Tomorrow we head out to visit the Hope for the Fatherless program with Lifesong, spend more time with family, and see a bit more of Addis Ababa. Safe to say, we are eating our way through this city as well, and everyone is a bit jetlagged today.
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