Gashawoy and Kalkidan visit Tennessee

It was a particular blessing to have Gashawoy and Kalkidan visiting in Tennessee and Georgia over the past week.

Kalkidan's doctor was so pleased with her progress since surgery that he allowed them to travel for a visit which began with a visit to the Mathenia's home in Memphis. They also visited Christ Community Church in New Albany, Mississippi while they stayed with the Mathenias.

In Jackson they were able to meet their supporting family and past supporters at Woodland Baptist Church. They attended Christ Community Church in Jackson where Gashawoy shared his testimony.

On Saturday they spent the day at Pickwick on the Tennessee River with the Beard family (with Papaw & Mamaw) and had their first boating experience on the "sea".

As Gashawoy shared about their three year ordeal and suffering he wept as she praised God for providing this miracle for Kalkidan. "For three years of terror I have not heard Kalkidan laugh since her birth. Her mother and I only heard her cries and we only dreamed of laughter," he said. "No she cannot stop smiling and laughing."

Kalkidan's surgery seems to have been a huge success and her digestive system is working as normally as could be hoped. Gashawoy said that he is excited about going home and sharing this miracle with others. "I have a fire in me for sharing the Gospel like never before."