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
Learning through the harvest
At the beginning of the summer, we acquired a summer cottage in Finland. The covid situation and the recent political unrest in Ethiopia haven't allowed us to return there yet, but now at least we have a place of our own to stay while in Finland. In the midst of the uncertainty, our home has … Continue reading Learning through the harvest
Don’t fall
When I was small, I learned something about balance. In order to avoid falling down, one is supposed to fix their eyes on a constant, external spot that isn't moving. I'm still loving this piece of advice. It tells me how to keep in balance amidst the never ending change and unexpected turbulence of life. … Continue reading Don’t fall
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
Surprised by the landscape 