Friday-Feb. 25

Monday-Feb. 21^st -  The medication I got at the clinic Saturday morning seems to be working.  I really haven't felt bad, just a little fever at times.  Today I will finish my meds and return to the clinic Friday or Saturday to see if the malaria is all gone.  I am thankful that they know how to treat malaria effectively.

Tim and Kim went to visit with Bharat's wife and children this morning.  He asked if there was a time when all the family, including brothers and sister would be together.  He wanted to talk with all of them.  Illa told them to return at 6:00 p.m.  He will return to witness to them, give each of them a gospel tract and a copy of the Gospel of John and Romans.  Since Tim and Kim were expecting friends from Mwanza Kim said her goodbye this morning but Tim will return this evening.

My temperature came back up in the late afternoon.  Dr. Ruth was joining us for dinner about 7:00 p.m. so we just waited to tell her when she came.

The Brouwer's arrived safely about 3:00 p.m.

Tim and Bro. Bill went to visit with Bharat's family.  They all graciously accepted the tract and Gospel of John and Romans.  They understood how much Tim loved the family and thanked him for his friendship, concern and support.  Each of the siblings invited them to come visit them anytime.  Please pray with us that God will work in their hearts and good will come from this tragic death and God will receive honor and glory.

Had a wonderful meal with the Brouwers and Dr. Ruth.  Dr. wants to see Bill again at the clinic early in the morning.

We retired early.

Tuesday-Feb. 22^nd -  Kim asked Bill how he rested last night and he said that I (Faye) was up a lot.  I was up taking care of him because his temperature came up again and he was having a chill about 1:30 a.m.  About 4:00 a.m. his temperature started down so then I laid back down and slept until almost 7:00 a.m. We were up, showered, had breakfast and at the clinic by 8:30 a.m.  Tested Bill again for malaria and  nothing showed up.  Dr. Ruth doesn't really know what is going on but feels that it is a bug.  She gave him some more medication and wants us to keep a diary of his temperature.  When we were finished at the Clinic, we sent word to Dr. Ruth to call us a taxi.  One of the business men from town was in her office and he told her he would be happy to take us home.  We really appreciated that!  Bill doesn't really feel bad but Dr. Ruth is overly concerned since he has CLL.  She really feels responsible but I wish she wouldn't.  She is hopeful that in 3 days the fever will be gone.  We are just staying in and resting.  Keep Bill in your prayers that the fever will go away.  Love to all family and friends.

Friday-Feb. 25 -  Bill is much improved.  We have just been staying in. Tim and Kim have enjoyed their friends from Mwanza.  They left this morning.

The man that had beat John up pleaded for forgiveness from John.  They asked John what he wanted to do and he said “Go to court”.  Then the man got down on his knees crying begging for John's forgiveness.  John forgave him and is not going to take him to court.  The men in authority said to John, “Now  we know that you are a true Christian”.  John did say that he wanted them out of his house and wanted peace and safety for his family, property and the church.  They were all supposed to meet in the afternoon to sign the papers concerning this.  The man didn't show up.  We really don't know what is happening now.  It is my understanding that they are supposed to get out of John's house tomorrow.  The  man said that he was going to move into property that really belongs to the mother-in-law but the family wasn't because he was tired of his wife and she was nothing but trouble! HA! HA!  The community is really wanting them out of their area.  Evidently he has been in trouble with someone else in the area.  It sounds like the community is going to get them out and John really doesn't have to do anything about it.  God is good!  Keep praying for John's family and church.  I told everyone that John is a much better Christian than I am, I wanted him to put the man behind bars!!

Bharat's family is doing pretty good.  Illa is going to try to run their business (Photography Shop).  She helped him all the time but doesn't know much about the computer.  A couple of her children are good on computers so they are trying to teach her.  Bharat's mom is with the children in Morogoro.  They are in school there.

Things are still looking optimistic on the purchase of the car.  Please continue to pray!

I try to help Kim as much as I can.  She says I am spoiling her house girl.  I really felt at home today, Tim finally let me mow about 30 minutes today!  Imagine that mowing in February!

It is late afternoon and Bill has had no temperature today.  We are thanking the Lord!