This post requires explanation.
When we came to Ethiopia in July, the rainy season was just beginning. Rainy season means it rains. Every day. So travelers are advised to bring rain coats and boots.
While I had a rain coat, I had no boots. I asked around and my friend Brian Spencer said he had boots I could borrow. Sweet. In exchange for letting me use his boots in Ethiopia, I promised to wear them and take a photo for him. That way he’d be the proud owner of boots that were worn halfway across the world in Africa AND have photographic proof.
Only, I never needed to wear them and forgot to take the photo. It did, in fact, rain every day but the roads were never messy enough to warrant boots.
Nuts.
So this trip I decided I’d make up for my oversight.
I made this little sign that read “Hello Brian Spencer, from Ethiopia” and had Liam take my photo down the street from our guest house. While we set up the shot, we drew a few curious onlookers. I smiled at them, said “hello,” then asked if they’d hold the sign and let me make their picture. I explained that Brian Spencer was my friend in America and the pictures were for him. Several folks were good sports and played along. So here are their photos.
AWESOME!!!!
I don’t know what to say… I was honored to have been able to offer the use of a pair of boots, and am humbled by the effort and beauty of this post. Thank you so much. May God continue to bless you and your family abundantly!
As they’d say in Ethiopia, Brian, chigger yellum–no problem. Thanks for letting me use your boots in the first place.
That’s awesome!
I don’t know Mr. Spencer, but I’m thankful that his generosity brought about such a cool and authentic post!
Praying for you, Gowins!