3.17.2011

landing on my heart....

my friend adam
{who i met while working together with madison's help-portrait group}
just got back from ethiopia
and
when i saw his photos on facebook
i was mesmerized by many of them

i asked him if i could share them with you
and
he said
of course i could
then
since i didn't completely understand the reason for the trip
i asked
"so tell me why you and chrissy were there"
{while hoping i didn't sound too much like an idiot}
~
below is a bit of his story
and
if you have time
please look at the rest of his photos
~
you wont' be disappointed
Adam Jeske and his wife, Chrissy, traveled to Ethiopia with Wycliffe, an organization dedicated to providing Bible translation and literacy to people in every language. They visited several Wycliffe projects in Basketo, Kibre Mengist, Bahir Dar, and Addis Ababa, writing and photographing to tell the stories of what God is doing in and through people in the area. Adam and Chrissy saw great diversity in the Ethiopians they met, linguistically, culturally, economically, and also in geographically in the land itself. You can read more athttp://www.intothemud.com/ and the related Facebook page, and see more images being posted athttp://www.facebook.com/AdamJeskePhotography.

24 comments:

texwisgirl said...

That first photo is just stunning. But the woman wrapped and reading is perfect too. wow.

d smith kaich jones said...

beth - thank you for your generous soul in sharing these. amazing.

Teri said...

Incredible photos! Brings back memories of my trip to Debre Zeit and Addis.

Anyes said...

Stunning photographs, which are truly more than a thousand words. I love the little boy in the window frame looking in. Thank you for sharing

Kimberly June said...

Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to Africa this year with my church and these stories are so inspiring and exciting!

Jennifer Richardson said...

Wow...these pictures tell such vivid stories.
That little face is pure poetry.
Thanks for sharing,
Jen

Caroline said...

Such soulful and beautiful photos Beth. Thank you for sharing his information with us.

Dawn said...

This are absolutely amazing...filled with emotion. What a great talent.
Thanks for the information...that's a great organization!

Barbara Shallue said...

I can why you were mesmerized - beautiful. Thanks for sharing them and the info about his group.

Marilyn said...

Photos, yes they are stunning. Their story is touching. I will read more. Thanks!

mrs mediocrity said...

The photos are amazing, as is their story. It;s so nice to hear about something good just now.

Meri said...

Beautiful photos of beautiful people.

Joanna Jenkins said...

Oh my... So touching and beautiful. Thanks for sharing Adam's story.
xo jj

Cinner said...

They are beautiful, I will go look at the other photos. they sound like wonderful people. hugs.

Joanne said...

What a very beautiful story. The photograph of the woman walking and reading is just striking in many ways.

slommler said...

Wow! Beautiful photos!!!
Hugs
SueAnn

travelmom said...

These photos are very touching, not to mention beautiful.

Polka said...

amazing photos, breathless

deb colarossi said...

stuninng...
I'm going to follow the links , thank you Beth.

Mary Lou said...

How wonderful! I love the little girl sitting on the skateboard.
God bless your work.

Barefoot from Heaven said...

True beauties is al I can find....
D

Adam Jeske said...

(Hey, I'm the Photographer!) Wow, what a big response! I like checking in on Beth's blog, so I was happy when she asked to highlight my stuff. Please do take a look at the rest of my work at http://www.facebook.com/AdamJeskePhotography. I'm rolling out more photos a day at a time! Let me know if you want to hear more about the images or have me do some photography for you. (acjeske at gmail dot com)
Grace, peace, and joy,
Adam

Jeanie said...

Oh, my -- these photos speak volumes. They are simply stunning -- so evocative. Thank you for sharing.

Christine said...

Thanks for posting these, and for the link to the intothemud blog, and thanks to my hubby for the beautiful photos. Keep in touch.