Another Special Lady

Thanks for your prayers. I am feeling much better and recovering today. We are praying that Matthew escapes the bug and will stay healthy.

Yesterday we had the privilege of visiting a dear older woman, Rachel Mushala. The drive back to her place was adventure, but fortunately Emma was with us and guided us through the dirt paths and high grass, past numerous other farms and houses. My parents were good friends with Rachel and her late husband when they were here years ago. Rachel and her husband helped translate the Bible into Tonga and they were pillars in the church. In addition to losing her husband, she has lost 3 of her 5 children, and now takes care of a number of her grandchildren. One of her daughters and her children live with her, while her husband works in the Copperbelt. Her
eyesight is failing her and she is not as mobile as she once was. She shared both joys and sorrows in bringing up her granchildren, some of whom are not following the Lord. Her strong faith in the Lord, even through difficult times, both past and present, was an inspiration to us and we had a lovley time with her. My Mother prayed for her before we left.

The past few days I have been helping David, Emma's youngest son, with some English and Math work. I am going to save some of his Math questions for when Ken arrives! David is in 11th grade at Sikalonga Scondary School, and they are currently on break.

Matt gets his stitches out Tuesday morning before we head to the airport for Ken. Oh, happy day that will be....is sure is around the corner now. He gets on the plane tomorrow! Yippee!