Bring On The RAIN!

If you have never been to a third world country, you may have never considered what it would be like to be a pedestrian nation. It is a completely different way of life. Obviously things move at a much slower pace because it takes significantly longer to get from one place to another! Of course there are some people that have cars, there are construction trucks, and some type of cab-like vehicle for those that can afford it. But overall, there is quite simply a LOT of walking! This can greatly complicate life at times.

Rainy season is one of those times. Rainy season comes every year and lasts about 2 months. Usually it pours! In the adoption world this is an important time because all of the Ethiopian courts close. That's right-the court doesn't see one case for 2 whole months! This can be devastating if you have already had your referral and are waiting for court. So most of the time, this is a disappointing time of year.

From the beginning of this process, I prayed that we wouldn't be affected by the "rainy season."Recently, my prayers have changed.  There is a tremendous drought right now in the horn of Africa. In fact, it recently turned from a drought into a FAMINE. Difference between a drought and a famine-simple, people STARVING. This isn't nearly as glamorous as Kim Kardashian's upcoming wedding, so it isn't getting the same news attention. THOUSANDS of people have died from this just in the past 3 months. The main country hit is Somalia, so most of the people there are fleeing to Ethiopia and Kenya for refuge. Some people have to walk hundreds of miles to a refugee camp, with children in tow. Praying they make it to just a little more food and water.

Now, I don't dread the rainy season, I am desperately praying for it. These people NEED the rain to survive. Please join me in praying that the Lord would BRING ON THE RAIN!