Life, especially the Christian one, is about constant growth. Here's what I've learned during the past year about personal struggles.
My steps along the Big Story – about adversities and hope
Still here
Ethiopia confirmed yesterday its 16th corona virus case. Many expats have already left the country and the embassies are following up with people like us who are still here. No one knows how the situation will evolve in a fragile society like this, which makes it tricky to decide whether we should stay or go. … Continue reading Still here
After four months in the country
Four months ago, Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, became the new home for me, my husband and our then 10-month-old baby boy. We’ve spent our first months here in the city learning the Oromo language, after which the plan is to move to the countryside. Thankfully, we’ve been feeling this is the right place for us … Continue reading After four months in the country
Learning Afaan Oromo
Not too long ago, I first learned there's a language called Afaan Oromo (or Oromiffa). Soon after that, I found out we were supposed to learn that language. It was obviously because of my lack of knowledge that I had never heard about it before. For it's the most widely spoken language in Ethiopia with … Continue reading Learning Afaan Oromo
The journey continues
Ethiopia has recently become my family's new home. Now the plan is to stay in the country for the next few years, first in Addis Ababa and later in the country side. I've been surprised, how quickly life here with all the new people, routines and impressions has developed into our new normal. First of … Continue reading The journey continues
Surprised by the landscape 