Casey and I had the opportunity to return to Adami Tulu and Ziway, Ethiopia for the first week in January. Of course, we will take every chance we get to return to our adopted homeland and our favorite place on earth. We had an amazing trip. It was so fun to visit the schools while the kids were in class and see all the wonderful things that are happening there. We’re so grateful to Gary and Peggy Ifft, the American missionaries who are running the schools. They are doing an outstanding job.

We loved visiting the Ziway schools, but I have to say that my favorite part was returning to Adami Tulu. My heart swells at just the thought of that little town. When we pulled up to the school, we were greeted by the 200 students. And the best part was that they remembered us! It was such a joy to see their sweet faces, to be greeted with huge hugs and smiles, and to see how they are thriving at the Lifesong School.

Here I am with my two favorites:  Kaleb and Birkie

Do you remember Minyahal?

Praying at the morning flagpole ceremony.

So precious; I could just eat them up.

We were there just a few days before Ethiopian Christmas, so the kids put on a program for us.

Behind us is the building that we raised funds for last year.

While we were there, Casey and I photographed the 200 students so that we could launch our sponsorship program. It was a precious time to photo each of their beautiful faces.

Here I am with sweet, sweet Kaleb.  I love this kid.

Now you have the opportunity to join us in our work at Adami Tulu. We are looking for sponsors for each of the 198 students there. For $19 a month, you can sponsor a student and help us continue to provide him or her with a high quality education, two nutritious meals every school day, and an introduction to the love of Christ. Casey and I can personally vouch that we have seen and touched each kid there. We have seen the amazing work that God is doing through this school, and we are confident that your money will be used wisely.

Find out more at the Adami Tulu Project.

Meet the Children We’re Sponsoring

Kaleb

Birkie