I'm Ready...

I'm so ready to go back to Ethiopia. Last time I was there, I left a piece of my heart. Now, I have a daughter there, too. I'm ready to go back. I saw a wonderful video of her and I just long to be back. I'm so past ready. I can't post the video here, but I assure you, its amazing... SHE is amazing. I am in awe of her already. I don't know her age - 11-15? I don't know much about her, but I love her and I'm ready. I've supported friends on mission trips, I've celebrated with friends who traveled to bring home daughters and sons and I was honored to do so. Now, I'm ready, ready to go back, to be back. Now, my heart longs to be there...

After 2 years, I still can't really put my feelings into words - this song by Sara Groves comes the best of anything I've seen...

I Saw What I Saw by Sara Groves

I saw what I saw and I can't forget it
I heard what I heard and I can't go back
I know what I know and I can't deny it

Something on the road, cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
Your dream inspires
Your face a memory
Your hope a fire
Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
And what I know of love

We've done what we've done and we can't erase it
We are what we are and it's more than enough
We have what we have but it's no substitution

Something on the road, cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
Your dream inspires
Your face a memory
Your hope a fire
Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
And what I know of love

I say what I say with no hesitation
I have what I have but I'm giving it up
I do what I do with deep conviction

Something on the road, cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
Your dream inspires
Your face a memory
Your hope a fire
Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
And what I know of love

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
Your courage asks me what I am made of
Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
And what I know of love
And what I know of God