Saturday, July 9
"There are treasures everywhere!" One treasure, Karo is a beautiful woman about 20. She was washing her clothes in a bin on her front porch. She was wringing, rinsing and then hanging them on bushes to dry. Her precious little girl, Angel (2)was sitting beside me while her mom did laundry and we talked. Karo teaches literacy at Musana. Her husband is a soldier in the Ugandan Army. He has been working on the Ivory Coast for 6 months. She said they talk each night. She was excited to tell me about her church where she loves to worship her God on Sundays.
Our cook, Sara made us a scrumptious dinner. It is called a Rolex. It's a thick tortilla- like wrap (fresh and warm) filled with a veggie omelet. Avocados, mangos and pineapple abound! We're eating quite well. Sara is fun and her son Evan, who is running around this lounge area as I write is like the team little buddy.
Some other treasures were playing on the soccer field after Saturday 1/2 day of school. Grace, Julie, Kathy, Robin and Patsy hung out with the kids. Games were played and songs were sung. A few kids taught me (Robin) as song about Jesus saving their souls. I saw joy, love and contentment in their eyes.
A few girls outside of the school area were helping their moms pump, store and carry water to their homes. Many of their homes had chickens running around outside. Oh, I have to tell you about the lady I saw in a long white robe and head dress herding 4 cows through the edge of the soccer field holding an ax in one hand and short spear in another. I'm sure the cows were her treasures she was protecting:)
Logistics with luggage has been difficult. The 13 bags that didn't make it on the flight with us from Amsterdam were retrieved by the airline. Sue, Steve and Justine had to go 4 hours to the airport (one way) to pick them up. There were challenges at the airport with correct forms and as I write, we are praying that they obtain them all and can come back to Musana for the night.
The weather is pleasant (73). There are hibiscus, and other tropical plants around Musana. It's a very lush green. The stars were brilliant last night. The psalm that resonated with me this morning was, "the nearness of God is my good." For the treasures here and everywhere-indeed!
"There are treasures everywhere!" One treasure, Karo is a beautiful woman about 20. She was washing her clothes in a bin on her front porch. She was wringing, rinsing and then hanging them on bushes to dry. Her precious little girl, Angel (2)was sitting beside me while her mom did laundry and we talked. Karo teaches literacy at Musana. Her husband is a soldier in the Ugandan Army. He has been working on the Ivory Coast for 6 months. She said they talk each night. She was excited to tell me about her church where she loves to worship her God on Sundays.
Our cook, Sara made us a scrumptious dinner. It is called a Rolex. It's a thick tortilla- like wrap (fresh and warm) filled with a veggie omelet. Avocados, mangos and pineapple abound! We're eating quite well. Sara is fun and her son Evan, who is running around this lounge area as I write is like the team little buddy.
Some other treasures were playing on the soccer field after Saturday 1/2 day of school. Grace, Julie, Kathy, Robin and Patsy hung out with the kids. Games were played and songs were sung. A few kids taught me (Robin) as song about Jesus saving their souls. I saw joy, love and contentment in their eyes.
A few girls outside of the school area were helping their moms pump, store and carry water to their homes. Many of their homes had chickens running around outside. Oh, I have to tell you about the lady I saw in a long white robe and head dress herding 4 cows through the edge of the soccer field holding an ax in one hand and short spear in another. I'm sure the cows were her treasures she was protecting:)
Logistics with luggage has been difficult. The 13 bags that didn't make it on the flight with us from Amsterdam were retrieved by the airline. Sue, Steve and Justine had to go 4 hours to the airport (one way) to pick them up. There were challenges at the airport with correct forms and as I write, we are praying that they obtain them all and can come back to Musana for the night.
The weather is pleasant (73). There are hibiscus, and other tropical plants around Musana. It's a very lush green. The stars were brilliant last night. The psalm that resonated with me this morning was, "the nearness of God is my good." For the treasures here and everywhere-indeed!
PS Update: Sue called and they are on their way back to Musana as I type. Also, approximately 30 min ago, a driver from the airport dropped off the three "missing" bags. PRAISE GOD!!! Thank you for your prayers!!!
-Julie
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