Well, we've been waiting for 4 months...
While we wait for our referral we continue to read and learn about the beauty of the Ethiopian culture. I probably have more Ethiopian children's books than a native Ethiopian. On August 11, 2007, the day before our 18th wedding anniversary we went to see the Mesgana Dancers at George Washington University in DC. They were wonderful! Mesgana is the Amharic word for gratitude. Amharic is one of the many languages spoken in Ethiopia. The Mesgana dancers are a group of twelve students from the Children of Ethiopia Education Fund program. The COEEF is a non profit foundation that sponsors girls so they are afforded the opportunity to attend school. Opportunities for girls are limited in rural East Africa, epecially in education. Just think the amount of money we spend on one outfit will pay tutition, uniform and school supplies for a child for one year!
Enjoy the performance!
Center Parcs
9 months ago
