I just came across an article on the situation in Ethiopia from the BBC. Latest reports are that 6 million children are on the brink of acute malnutrition and 60,000 children require immediate feeding. It has been the "perfect storm" of sorts in Ethiopia over this last year as they have experienced drought and the increase in the price of food throughout the world. The problem is expected to intensify as crops begin to fail there.
Its hard to imagine. Its hard to conceptualize that this is our little girl's homeland that is experiencing this devastation. Its hard to come to grips with. It is so easy to lose sight of what so many in the world face and to focus on how expensive gas has gotten ($3.85/gallon here) or how the price of eggs keeps climbing. What about a country full of people who desperately need rain and food in order to survive?
Please join us in praying for the people of Ethiopia. Lord, send your rain...
If you are interested in reading more, here is the link to the BBC article... click here
welcome!
4.5 million orphans in Ethiopa alone.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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