Ethiopia 8/31/2010

We're in Ethiopia for a long layover. The airline gave us all vouchers to use at a hotel. We didn't realize until it was too late, however, that Kimberly, Kataya, and I were in a separate hotel from Steve and Carol. Steve tried to switch things around but nope. So us three girls rode on a shuttle
by ourselves to De Leopol Hotel International. It seems so far away from the airport. On the drive here (which really only took about 3 or so minutes), I kept imagining the things that were going to happen to us. Haha..

We're fine. I'm in my single room, and Kimberly and Kataya are in their double across the hall. The rooms are nice, I guess. I only say that after thoroughly inspecting mine with my headlamp. And thank goodness for that headlamp because there's no light in the bathroom. So now, instead of wondering if it's possible for strangers to climb up the scaffolding outside my room, onto my balcony, and into my room through the bathroom window or doors, I'm just gonna meditate on some Bible promises. Haha :)

Man. It doesn't really seem like we've been traveling that long yet. But I'm pretty sure leaving on a Sunday and arriving at one's destination on Friday is a pretty long journey. It's Monday night now, and we're staying in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital (or is it capitol??). Tomorrow we fly to Cameroon (yay, finally!). But, then we stay in Douala, the capitol/al for the night Tuesday), take a night bus the next night (Wednesday) to Bamenda, and hopefully get to or near Lassin by Thursday night. What a trip. Then we'll be teaching by Monday. Mercy.

As I sit here, alone, in Ethiopia, it's not too hard to focus on all my blessings. Maybe that's just because I still can't believe that this is happening. Yeah, I can't believe it. But I'm just saying that although I feel there is slight reason to be afraid (but there is NEVER reason!!), I'm focusing on the love of my heavenly Father and those here on earth. Sweet dreams America. Prayers needed here in Africa. Now I'll try to sleep in a weird bed with weird city sounds coming in through the window.