Two bits of sad news in our email tonight. We found out that the wife of a missionary in Ethiopia was killed last night in a car accident. Chris has been in contact with the missionary a few times. We were hoping to connect with him while we were in Addis. It is a huge tragedy, as he (the missionary) was on a flight home to the states (where his wife was) when the accident occurred, so he was unaware of her death until he got off the plane this evening. Very, very sad.
The other bit of news is personally sad, as we have found out that we will not be able to meet any of Zoe and Marcus's birth family while we are in Ethiopia. Our agency has suspended all contact with the birth families as the result of some remarks coming out of the US Embassy. We are very disappointed about this news.
Kind of a downer of a post, but sometimes life is like that. I am thankful that I have a BIG God who is in control of all things and is always good - even when we can't see it from where we are standing.
Oh, Barb, I'm sorry to read your post. I will be praying for the missionary you mentioned -- how heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you won't be able to meet Marcus and Zoe's birth family -- I'm going to pray for a reversal of that decision!!!!