Jim Skyped this afternoon. We could see and hear him, he could see us. So we typed questions and answers and he talked.
Today was their first day of Master Planning. They toured the hospital and were surprised that it was so much bigger than they expected. The balance of their planning session was committed to prayer -- hours of prayer it sounds like. And they weren't encouraged to pray as they felt led, it was announced that "each of us will now pray" and so they took turns praying over the time they will spend this week planning.
They had a formal reception last night -- Jim said the last time he shook so many hands was at our wedding! They have learned the word "Mbote" well. Part of that was a formal presentation of the layettes and other gifts to the President of CECU who in turn formally presented them to the hospital.
Not having light after sundown has been an adjustment. You truly have to "make hay" while the sun shines. On the plus side, they are going to bed early and getting up early, so are maximizing their days. Last night they got an excellent night of sleep. Jim thinks it is getting a bit cooler and they have had a nice breeze.
While we were skyping he introduced Micah and me to Mambo, one of the Africans. Mambo has a degree from North Park and has spoken at Deerfield High School, so he can picture almost exactly where Village Church is and what it is like here. Mambo helps keep the hospital functioning. Jim also met a nurse who has been at the hospital 50 years and has known every doctor to have worked there.
Jared is teaching each morning at the Bible Institute and Jim will go with him tomorrow or Thursday when he does that.
They are still eating lots of local food, and Jim is doing better with that. He really misses Big Macs and Lou's Pizza!
Please continue to keep this vision trip lifted in prayer.
Today was their first day of Master Planning. They toured the hospital and were surprised that it was so much bigger than they expected. The balance of their planning session was committed to prayer -- hours of prayer it sounds like. And they weren't encouraged to pray as they felt led, it was announced that "each of us will now pray" and so they took turns praying over the time they will spend this week planning.
They had a formal reception last night -- Jim said the last time he shook so many hands was at our wedding! They have learned the word "Mbote" well. Part of that was a formal presentation of the layettes and other gifts to the President of CECU who in turn formally presented them to the hospital.
Not having light after sundown has been an adjustment. You truly have to "make hay" while the sun shines. On the plus side, they are going to bed early and getting up early, so are maximizing their days. Last night they got an excellent night of sleep. Jim thinks it is getting a bit cooler and they have had a nice breeze.
While we were skyping he introduced Micah and me to Mambo, one of the Africans. Mambo has a degree from North Park and has spoken at Deerfield High School, so he can picture almost exactly where Village Church is and what it is like here. Mambo helps keep the hospital functioning. Jim also met a nurse who has been at the hospital 50 years and has known every doctor to have worked there.
Jared is teaching each morning at the Bible Institute and Jim will go with him tomorrow or Thursday when he does that.
They are still eating lots of local food, and Jim is doing better with that. He really misses Big Macs and Lou's Pizza!
Please continue to keep this vision trip lifted in prayer.
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