Katie didn't want her picture taken
Across the world
This year my kids have been learning to sew. I don't sew but my very sweet friend/cousin Katie offered to help us out. One of the projects we worked on were dolls for each of my girls. When my little Katie was gathering items to send to Ethiopia she volunteered this doll. I promised I'd find a little girl who would appreciate it and bring her back a photo. I took a limited supply of things when I traveled in the countryside because we were kind of backpacking it, so I left most of the larger toys and books in Addis. Since today was my last day in Ethiopia I stuffed all the items into my backpack determined to find good homes for them.
This little girl was too precious. She was with her father at what looked to be a repair shop. I asked the man if it was okay to give her a gift and take a photo for my daughter who made it. He obliged and encouraged his daughter toward me. She was cute and hesitant as she should be to strangers. It was a quick exchange but one that has lasting memory and affect on me. I'm grateful that my kids have had an opportunity to share in this experience with me. It was amazing to feel my kids spirits with me as I gave out their heart felt gifts. I missed them and it was gratifying to know that they are always beside me in everything I do.
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