Rural Areas

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Here are some photos I took while I was in the rural areas of Ethiopia. Click on them to make them larger for the full affect.

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Photos

Water hole
This is the type of watering hole most rural people get their water from.

Taking a rest
He had just finished filling his jug from that hole.

Children and Pens
I gave out about 250 pens to the rural children. Children love pens and you would have thought I was giving them pieces of gold.

Little Shepard
She was no more then 4 and was herding 3 cows to get water. I never give money but I gave her 1 Birr and 2 pens.

Mother
The driver gave her his water bottles which is a great gift here to collect water.

Comments

[KellyJo]

Beautiful Pictures
Happy birthday again my friend. Thanks so much for sharing these, they are powerful. Love you, Kelly Jo

[Greg]

Fantastic Photos!
Very cool photos, I traveled to Tanzania last year and was really amazed by what I saw - these photos remind me of that time!

[wendy coyne]

RE: What they need...how to get it there?
HI Kim, I was directed to your blog via KJ ( Kelly Jo Little) WOW !!! What a different world, we forget that we are not the only ones on this beautiful planet sometimes. I was just floored by the picture of the little girl herding cows, that is amazing! I was wondering if we had clothes for both the adults and children, flip flops maybe, how would we get those things to them? I would love to get a package together, but I would want to be sure it got to the RIGHT people in need of such things. And of course I know money is always the best way to help. Thank you for your updates, I enjoy looking at them, and comend you and your team. Take care, bless you. Wendy

[Kim]

Wonderful Pics!
Can't you get Priceline to upgrade your hotel?! Just kidding. You're an inspiration. Keep doing your great work, be safe, and my good thoughts and wishes are with you. Kim

[anonymous]

People are reading!
Hi there, just so you know. There are many people who are reading but not posting comments...don't know why, maybe they're shy. But I have had several friends tell me how moved they are by your blog and the pictures so people are listening!! Love you and can't wait for the next installment. Peace, Kelly Jo

[Rhonda]

Great Photos
Ok . . . . Perspective - I've been fretting all night over whether MY 4 yr old would do ok at his 1st day of camp today. To see photos of this little girl herding cows really sets it straight in my head. Thank you for the WONDERFUL perspective!! I'm going to share this with John and James tonight and tell them about the good work that "Miss Kim" is doing in the world. Take care!!

[Sue Fisher]

humbling...
Hi Kim- I am a good friend and neighbor of KellyJo's. She has kept me informed of the work you are doing. I am also an adoptive mom of a beautiful Chinese daughter. Your pictures are reminding me of how I felt back when we adopted from China. So many people in the world have so little. We who have so much take it all for granted so often! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the blog coming - each picture is worth a thousand words. Peace From Across the Miles- Sue Fisher

[Michele]

Wow
Hi Kim, Thank you for sharing yourself, your vision and your trip with everyone. I too am a friend of Kelly Jo's and wish you Godspeed on your brave and incredible journey! Peace, Michele