8 Days and Counting......

Leanne has been very busy!! We heard from her several times in the last twenty-four hours. First, she sent us a notice that the workers employed to build the playground equipment have started the slide. It feels good to know that the project we originally talked about over 9 months ago has finally started. It is also good to know that by having it built there, we also employed others. Leanne then contacted us again and this time sent pictures of the slide!!

 

 

It is hard to see, but on the white board is the plans for the slide and it is all written in Amharic. The top picture is a rotated view of the slide and materials.

Our final contact from Leanne this evening was a three page document giving us instructions on getting through the Bole Airport. First there is the visa counter, security, baggage, and security again. It was disappointing to hear that the Wades will not be about to meet us in the airport. Restrictions require them to wait for us in the parking lot! 

I want to take a moment to thank everyone that has donated supplies and funds to see this trip through. Personally, I have great friends and co-workers that have supported this trip from the beginning and I appreciate it very much. Thanks also to Ken Kerr from McKesson for his donations of medical supplies and equipment that we will be able to share with the kids from Korah.

We are sorting supplies on Thursday morning and packing suitcases on Friday evening.

The count down continues!!
Sherridan