Emebet’s House
We filmed a scene at Emebet’s house in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She lives with her older sister, mother, and grandmother. We were received with great hospitality and offered wonderful Ethiopian coffee and fresh baked bread. I knew that we would be received warmly because I met Emebet’s family last year on another film shoot. When I saw her, I was immediately drawn to her. Her older sister was a sponsored child through Covenant Mercies but Emebet didn’t yet have a sponsor. I signed up on the spot. So what a joy to come back a little more than a year later and see Emebet flourishing. I brought her family some gifts, including harmonicas for Emebet and her sister–which were a big hit. Though I don’t speak Amharic, it was still easy to give and receive affection without a language barrier.