Fasil has gone Home. March 9, 1982 to Jan 7th, 2010

Berhanu called me early yesterday morning, Ethiopian Christmas day, to tell me that Fasil went home to the Lord at 4am. A large group of friends and family including the Addis Ababa girls team (Fasil was the founder) had gathered at his home by 7. Berhanu and his best friend Drey (who many of us have prayed for for so many years) were two of the first to arrive at his home to comfort his Mom (Fasil was her only child). The pain of death is so real. It's hard to comprehend that Fasil won't be there at the airport in March waiting for me like he's done so many times previously. My heart, along with Christine's, is honestly broken with his passing. He was like an adopted son to us. We loved him so much! He will be missed greatly. Thank God for redemption and eternal life. Thank God he acknowledged his sins, sought forgiveness, and had his heart transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. For today Fasil is in the presence of our Lord and Savior, not because of any works he has done, but because of Jesus Christ dying for His sins & conquering death on his behalf. Thank you Son of God, Savior of the World. Brian PS highlights of our time with Fasil coming in our next blog.