Stories from Ethiopia
Life, faith, family, and the unexpected adventures of serving in Ethiopia.
We're the Cobos family—an engineer, a surgeon, and four kids following God's call to serve in southern Ethiopia.
Here you'll find stories from the hospital, glimpses of everyday life, family adventures, and reflections on what God is teaching us along the way. Some stories are encouraging, some are challenging, and others are just plain funny. All are part of this adventure we're grateful to share with you.
Choose a category that interests you or explore our stories below.
Folded, Torn, and United
We carefully followed her instructions. A room full of surgeons folding papers, making small tears, and trying our best to…
Savoring Bacon in the Shadow of Trash Mountain
On the Saturday of Easter weekend, I briefly stepped out of our bungalow, leaving Luis inside with bacon sizzling on the stove, a rare treat here in Ethiopia. As I closed the door, I ran into —
The Art of Goodbye
The true art of goodbye, in my mind, lies in being able to say hello. To be willing, to be open to meeting new people despite all the goodbyes you’ve said before. A difficult goodbye usually comes about because —
We’ll Take Two Please…
“Well, we have two now, so we just have to figure it out.” – Emma.
It was one of those moments when I realized how much our kids are actually paying attention to us when trying to teach them about resilience. I had just bemoaned the fact that —
More Than A Workout
When we moved to Myrtle Beach in 2018, I worked remotely for Garver (my old engineering firm). We didn’t know many people, and it was hard to meet new people, as is typical for anybody who works from home…
Moving Mountains
It feels like we are at the Base Camp of Mount Everest. The journey ahead feels both daunting and exhilarating…
Guess Who’s Coming to… Ethiopia?!?
Many of you know that Rachel grew up overseas as an “MK” or a “missionary kid.” What some of you DON’T know is…
Memories in Motion
You know the question, “If there was a fire at your home, what one item would you grab? What would you save from the flames?” Thankfully, I have never experienced a house fire. I have never had to make the gut-wrenching decision of what to save and what will burn. As a missionary kid, I have had to leave…
A Grateful Heart
From the frenzy of gift shopping and the hustle of holiday decorating to the bustle of preparing festive feasts, our days become a blur of tasks that leave us breathless. However, amidst this hectic pace, it's crucial to remember to slow down and breathe.
Brewing Faith
On a stove, there are three pots of boiling water. Carrots are placed in the first one, eggs are dropped in the second one, and coffee is poured into the third pot…
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