by Joy Casey Do you long for a place where politics never intrude and nary a harsh word is spoken? Then you would love stepping into our sweet orphanage in Shashemene! It is an oasis of tranquility and routine where abandoned babies are loved and nurtured until a...
by Becky Burns As I’ve been preparing to retire at the end of 2022, a lot of time has been spent looking back over the 15 years I’ve had the privilege to serve this ministry. There have been incredible blessings, miracles and “only God” moments, as well as some of...
by Becky Burns Back in March of this year we received a tiny baby girl into our care at the orphanage (you can read her story here). At less than one month old, she came to us from the hospital where she had been treated for malnutrition. Belise began to grow and...
by Joy Casey on Dec. 1 “I know the plans I have for you …” I woke up refreshed this morning after an incredibly long day (or was it almost two days?) of travel. A beautiful, warm day greeted me and my companions as we gathered on the patio of our hotel for...
by Becky Burns Oh. My. Goodness! Whenever we send out an urgent request for help, as we did at the end of October, you are SO faithful to respond! We recently asked if you would help us fill up some suitcases to bring to Ethiopia and you immediately sent us funds to...
Right now there are fifteen abandoned babies at the Mana Gammachuu orphanage. All but one are under one year old. Just try to imagine in only one day how many diaper changes happen, how many bottles of formula are needed, how many cries are responded to with a...
