Tenderness Needed

Africa » Ethiopia » Tigray Region
February 5th 2014

Published: February 6th 2014

If I were a songwriter I would write a song about “Everyone Needs a Little Tenderness.” I am sure there are songs about that but this would be reserved for those most in need. I would dedicate it to the Eritrean Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) living in Ethiopia. To the lovely children I just visited, shook hands with, hugged, sat in their one room mud “homes” on the beds of clay and ... Read Full Entry

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Johnny and Jennifer (Phillips) Lawrence

ITHM

"ITHM" - International Treasure House Ministries is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996 in order to rescue orphaned and destitute children. We also work to help people in need; materially, emotionally and spiritually. We work in Romania, Kenya and Ethiopia. “ By wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established, and with knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” - Proverbs 24:3-4 ... full info

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These kids suffer major boredom as there is no school, games, activities, or work to keep them busy. They sit and wait, hoping they can soon go to a camp.

The girls

liked to pick their color of shoes. What girl doesn't want a selection?!

Little guys

These guys are probably 7 years older than my son. I wanted to scoop them up, hug them and bring them home. We pray they get good big buddies that will look out for them and not bully them.

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Sweet boy

Who spoke some English. He was very smart and it is unfortunate he had to drop out of school and flee his country.

Loading the bus in Addis

The traveling bus

We traveled for 3 days by bus to reach the camp. It is in a very remote location in the northern part of the country.

Moutains

Driving through the mountains for hours turned the stomachs of our motion sick friends. Thankfully I could read most of the way.

7th February 2014

Sheila Reeves
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ITHM is growing
Despite all of the suffering these children are going through, it is exciting to me that ITHM is reaching out to these children. I know God will provide, and we will be more than happy to help. God bless you, Jen.

8th February 2014

Sandy Swoager
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God bless your obedience.
Jenny, You are a special person. God bless your obedience. Love and prayers, Sandy Swoager

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