Thursday, February 2, 2012

February 2

Hi everyone! I am sitting in the church office and enjoying some internet time. We have had so many meetings to prepare for the classes that start next week. The leaders have been wonderful. I wish I could introduce all of you to all of them! I have been the recipient of their gracious thanks for coming. I always try to explain that I am here on your hands, you are the ones sending you care and concern to them here. It means so much to them!
You know, the plight of the handicapped always grabs my heart. You see people making their way down the street by scooting on their hands, or with the aid of a stick, or even being pushed on a type of a bike. In spite of this, they are the ones who can still get around.....there are others.
I will be visiting the handicapped children's program in a couple of weeks.
I will be taking the reading glasses, donated by the Lion's Club, along with me as I am teaching. My reasoning is that the people coming to class are the ones who can read and are trying to learn and to teach, therefore, the glasses would be dispensed for greatest impact.
It sounds like the necklaces you have made will be allowed into the prison. We are also planning to bring them a meal.....a huge gift! Thanks, again to you! I feel so selfish receiving all the thanks and joy, that actually belongs to you!
My appreciation has no dollar value, but it is abundant!!

February 2

Hi everyone! I am sitting in the church office and enjoying some internet time. We have had so many meetings to prepare for the classes that start next week. The leaders have been wonderful. I wish I could introduce all of you to all of them! I have been the recipient of their gracious thanks for coming. I always try to explain that I am here on your hands, you are the ones sending you care and concern to them here. It means so much to them!
You know, the plight of the handicapped always grabs my heart. You see people making their way down the street by scooting on their hands, or with the aid of a stick, or even being pushed on a type of a bike. In spite of this, they are the ones who can still get around.....there are others.
I will be visiting the handicapped children's program in a couple of weeks.
I will be taking the reading glasses, donated by the Lion's Club, along with me as I am teaching. My reasoning is that the people coming to class are the ones who can read and are trying to learn and to teach, therefore, the glasses would be dispensed for greatest impact.
It sounds like the necklaces you have made will be allowed into the prison. We are also planning to bring them a meal.....a huge gift! Thanks, again to you! I feel so selfish receiving all the thanks and joy, that actually belongs to you!
My appreciation has no dollar value, but it is abundant!!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Taking some time for adjustments this year........my age?......surely not!
I find the roads to be significantly worse this year in the city. It has been very hot and humid so far, but today, we had a great downpour so the air is a little cooler.
    On Saturday evening, Pastor Raha and Bethsaida Church hosted a reception dinner for the micro-finance missionary, and myself.  There were many official leaders there and their words of welcome left us feeling unworthy! The speeches were followed by a beautiful feast prepared by the women of the church. Unfortunately, the power went out just as we were about to serve ourselves buffet-style. The result is that I had little idea what was on my plate! I think someone honoured me with the goat kidney however!
    It is wonderful to see everyone! Most amusing statement so far....”We must feed her lots of white rice so she can stay white!” (You are what you eat? Perhaps I should consider restricting green vegetables?!) Recently I had some fish.....”tilapia’s cousin”.....it is a new favourite for me. However, purchasing it in the future under the above name could prove difficult.
I have a few meetings this week and next week things start in earnest. I will be leaving the city each day at 6:30 a.m., riding 2 hours, teaching until noon, and returning home again......Monday to Sunday.
As always, Raha and Mapendo and family have been wonderful and take great care. I feel quite at home. I could not manage without them!
Taking some time for adjustments this year........my age?......surely not!
I find the roads to be significantly worse this year in the city. It has been very hot and humid so far, but today, we had a great downpour so the air is a little cooler.
    On Saturday evening, Pastor Raha and Bethsaida Church hosted a reception dinner for the micro-finance missionary, and myself.  There were many official leaders there and their words of welcome left us feeling unworthy! The speeches were followed by a beautiful feast prepared by the women of the church. Unfortunately, the power went out just as we were about to serve ourselves buffet-style. The result is that I had little idea what was on my plate! I think someone honoured me with the goat kidney however!
    It is wonderful to see everyone! Most amusing statement so far....”We must feed her lots of white rice so she can stay white!” (You are what you eat? Perhaps I should consider restricting green vegetables?!) Recently I had some fish.....”tilapia’s cousin”.....it is a new favourite for me. However, purchasing it in the future under the above name could prove difficult.
I have a few meetings this week and next week things start in earnest. I will be leaving the city each day at 6:30 a.m., riding 2 hours, teaching until noon, and returning home again......Monday to Sunday.
As always, Raha and Mapendo and family have been wonderful and take great care. I feel quite at home. I could not manage without them!