Wow - we were blessed to be a part of an Ethiopian feast here in Boise, ID. Some friends of ours grew up as MKs in Ethiopia and they had been craving some injera bu wot - so we were happy to be their excuse to have a feast! Belyanish and Tesifye, our new Ethiopian friends, put so much love and time into cooking a traditional Ethiopian feast for about 30 people. The couple lived in Addis Ababa for a while and they have been in Boise for almost 12 years. Tesifye (the husband) is actually of Oromo decent and he has some family down in the Langano area (where we will be serving) :) Talk about small world. Maybe we will get to know some of his relatives in Ethiopia - how awesome would that be! Belyanish taught me some words and phrases in Oromo, she seemed to think that I would have no problem picking up on the language and I pray that is the case. She is also a wonderful cook. If I can cook Ethiopian food half as well as she can I'll be one happy woman!!!
It was fun to speak with a missionary couple who have served in Ethiopia for many years. They will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Wow - they have enough stories to keep you busy for years. As I sat there listening to their stories, I was struck by how God always showed up and revealed himself to both the Ethiopians and the missionaries. The stories all painted a beautiful picture of who God is and the power of His love and the Gospel.
It was fun to speak with a missionary couple who have served in Ethiopia for many years. They will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Wow - they have enough stories to keep you busy for years. As I sat there listening to their stories, I was struck by how God always showed up and revealed himself to both the Ethiopians and the missionaries. The stories all painted a beautiful picture of who God is and the power of His love and the Gospel.
Doro wot = Chicken legs, hardboiled eggs, minced onions and a plethora of Ethiopian spices - mmmm
Injera = a spongey, sourdough-tasting thick crape-like bread that is made from Teff flour. So yummy :)
