God has given me a sweet gift here in Soddo. Her name is Rebecca. She works alongside me in my home every day. She and I are similar in so many ways, but our lives are so drastically different. She also has 5 children, but she comes to my house every day to help me…to…
“Ficker“…means “Love”…here she is. Only by the LOVE of the FATHER. She was born while Dave was gone on his outreach to the South. As the helicopter landed, a nurse from the hospital came out and met Dave–sharing with him that one of the other doctors at our hospital had delivered her baby early…she wasn’t…
My new family in Soddo…they are so precious!! They threw me and amazing, sweet, beautiful baby shower to welcome our newest little girl!! We had a sweet time of fellowship, delicious food and actually–creative and amazing gifts for this little girl (and for me !! Thank you Soddo Sisters!! I love you all!! It was…
We arrived home from Addis just days before another outreach. Dave was weary. He needed a real rest. We were well-stocked, car-loaded and happy to be heading back home to Soddo. We arrived home Monday afternoon. Sometimes you have no idea what lies ahead on your path…especially here. Tuesday morning a sweet little 3 year…
He breathed His last breath of Life for us… In the midst of Lent, we learn a deep lesson about life and breathing. Many babies are dying here because of a lack of resource to oxygen. I have taken breathing for granted, I’m sure…but here, Dave sees on average one baby die each week due…
