Ethiopia....

is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa,

and officially known as the
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 

Ethiopia is where my church sponsored child, 

Yohanes lives..

I have been corresponding with Yohanes for

five years...

Each letter I receive totally gives me a new 

perspective on how fortunate we are to 

live in a country of really no needs or wants

of the simplest things...

Even though the US has been hit 

with a very bad economy...

We still have everything we need 

to make life comfortable and bearable...

Unlike so many 3rd world countries.

When I read a letter from Yohanes

describing how excited and thankful

he is to have a new pair of shoes

purchased with the money sent through

our ministry...

It makes me take a step back

and reflect just how much more we have than less...

Sometimes in life we forget those who do not have

what we all take for granted each and every day....

I often think how "my" life would be different

had I been born into a very poor country..

I know I would survive, hence

it would be all I knew....

However, knowing the difference between

how my life of no needs and wants

compared to those who do...

Makes one appreciate all God has provided..!!

Many Blessings to you, my friend!
K