After each day we spent at Bring Love In this last week, and as lunch was being prepared in the homes, “see you tomorrow”, echoed through the halls, down the streets, and among the kids and adults. It’s always followed by big hugs and even bigger smiles. This phrase brought about the feeling that this incredible time we spent together today is going to be continued tomorrow morning, and we are each expecting God to show up.

See you tomorrow!

When a young child who does not speak great English told me excitedly, “see you tomorrow!” on Monday, I felt like there is no possible way that the short time we are going to be separated would diminish the friendship we created that day, and they would remember all we shared when we saw each other on Tuesday. We arrive for another day and it’s finally tomorrow, and they embrace us. What else can God do? Where else can I see him move?

See you tomorrow!

With this phrase exchanged between us and the kids at Bring Love In, there is an expectation that something will happen tomorrow, and I believe that truth is far more sweet with Jesus in the center. As it is said in Lamentations “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”, a truth I feel like the kids know far better than me.

See you tomorrow!

We might have spent our days cooking, doing crafts, playing sports, and learning the Bible but in reality, we are simply getting to know each other and the ways that God created us. We talk about what we like, what we don’t like, what we want to do. Each day is different, but it ends the same…

See you tomorrow!

At the end of our time in Addis Ababa, see you tomorrow’s and smiles turned into tears and goodbyes. Looking back at the week, there is no doubt that I have been moved by the kids and staff I met at Bring Love In, and it is extremely hard to describe. What I can say, is something inside of me has changed, and I thank God for this experience. As I head home and reflect on my conversations, pray for the families, ask God to help me bring these lessons home, and write this message, I am brought back to the last thing I heard from the kids that I know is eternally true…

Until we meet again!

Love,
Halle