We bought a goat a few days ago and he lived with us a few days before he became a meal...I am very happy I was out visiting when the boys decided to slaughter the poor thing! (I may have grown a little attached...) But we had ribs for lunch and some more meat with rice for dinner. It was pretty good! (I'm trying to get used to and experience this way of life) And I have gotten much better at killing bugs and not getting squirmy around geckos and other creatures who live in our house with us. (Although Nick did have a little screaming episode with a cockroach that was stuck to his leg last night, haha)
It is amazing how the influx of people to the house never stops. There is always someone who needs some medical help (B, the mom, is constantly treating wounds, fungus, scabies, etc), wants to sell something (they often buy fruit and chickens from people at their gate), wants to visit, or has a problem they need help with. The number one work of the P's seems to be building relationships so that they can have a friendship foundation to share the truth from in the future.
And the number of kids who daily show up to play is astonishing! Nick is putting his soccer skills to use and I am just trying to love on the little girls. They are all so precious and though they tire us out, I really enjoy our time with them. Some days we walk them home through the bush and have been able to meet a few of the moms and introduce ourselves to them. The generosity of the Tanzanians never ceases to shock me. I have yet to go to someone's house (or hut) and not receive a gift - whether it be a biscuit, a piece of sugar cane, a passion fruit, etc.
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The Bible teaches we can't out give God :0) You guys are surely experiencing that! As I read you account it brings forth images of backyard bible club at Alumni village. The catalyst of attendees being from the English as a 2nd language classes of FBC. The "ALL Nations" of Christ's great commission truly are at our back door in North America now.
ReplyDeleteYawl are experiencing soooo much!!! Did you ever imagine your call for this summers mission would come with such glorious wonders? Nick & the C.R. made me laugh out loud - he is so funny. Do you know how to DX scabies? Easier on white skin - if you start itching, don't scratch and don't wait to determine the cause. Thanking God for yawls good health. Thanks for keeping your skin protected. I'll pray for the family's aliments now. That they might be strong and flurish! oxoxox, Honey says hi love, momma (p.s. he hasn't seen it yet but thx 4 daddy's fathers day greeting)
We're off to church NOW
Hey, I love your updates. Keep posting. I can't wait to hear all the stories when you come home, too. The relationships you are building there are awesome. What an experience to live how they live! This will adjust your world view in a hurry. Keep being God's love to these people! Y'all are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDoes B have a medical background? Does she have supplies to treat people?
Where did you buy the goat? From a neighbor? I don't think you could've eaten the ribs if you'd watched the slaughter. I still say that Joe is a vegetarian because of the goat roast he observed in India :-)
I'm with you on the cockroach, Nick! I remember a certain home for DNW. Are you sleeping with one eye open?
Love you two. We are excited to live this experience vicariously through you. Thanks.