Sunday-Feb. 27th - We all went to church this morning. Bro. John went to the village to preach and Tim preached here. Between Sunday School and Church a man delivered a “legal” paper. Basically, the same man who attacked Bro. John, still living next door to the church on John's property, has made some false accusations against Tim. What the man really wants is money. He is trying to extort money from Tim. At any rate the District Commissioner is a friend of Tim. He is a high government official. He came by the house on Monday evening and advised Tim on what to do. He wanted to hear Tim's version and then wanted John to tell his version. He was quite upset with John for forgiving the man. He said, “Are you more merciful than Jesus? He drove the money changers out of the temple.”
Monday-Feb. 28th - We received a phone call from our son, Bruce, this morning that my brother had passed away. Jim had been in ill health for a long time. And more recently hospitalized with pneumonia and congestive heart failure. We were saddened being so far away and unable to be with the family. Jim was a wonderful man and a faithful servant. I, personally, will miss him greatly. We did call Jean to express our condolences and assure her of our love and prayers.
Tuesday-Mar. 1st - Bill and Tim have really been enjoying playing in the fire for several days. They have been working on their road and several months ago cut some huge trees that were in the right of way so they have been trying to get the front cleaned up. I think John has brought all the dry wood in the neighborhood to put on the fire to help get it to burn.
Power was off so we went into town and ate at the Golden Eagle. While we were there the owner and his wife invited us all to their home for lunch this Sunday. They serve roasted peanuts, onions and tomatoes. I know that it sounds different but it is delicious. We are hoping to get the recipe.
Wednesday-Mar. 2nd - Power on today so we got caught up on washing and ironing and Kim made fajitas (everything from scratch). They were delicious!
The tree stumps are almost burned up. Should be gone by morning. Power was off after church so we have really been suffering from the heat without the fans. A breeze just came in through the east windows but I heard a mosquito earlier and afraid to go to sleep without the fan! It is only 9:00 p.m. so it is a little early. According to the schedule the power should be back on about 10 o'clock.
Nothing gone through on the car yet.
Thursday-Mar. 3rd - I must admit that I am real homesick! I miss my house, car, water, electric and on and on! We have really been blue since the news about Bill's brother passing away. I know he is in a much better place but it is still sad. We realize that 3 months is too long to be away and I'm sure that Tim and Kim would agree! :) There are so many things that we can't understand and it is quite frustrating. I always thought I could be a missionary but I now know that it has to be a calling from God!
Don't get me wrong, we are really enjoying our stay but are ready to come home. Anyway, so much for complaining!
Kim made pie crust today so we surprised the guys by making their favorite pies, raisin (Bill) and vanilla cream (Tim). Of course they shared with us.
Friday-Mar. 4th - Tim and I went into town this morning. He had a couple of bills to pay (water and electric). Water department told him that he will get water two days a week and only for a short time on those days. We never know what to expect from the electric company. They publish a schedule but never go by it. And no one gets in a hurry.
We also went by vodafone. I took our computer so they could see why the “stick” (purchased February 15th) would not work. I wanted it to work or my money back. Well, lo and behold, the problem was soon resolved. We now can send and receive email, view facebook, chat on facebook, and read the news. We can now communicate anytime, with or without power. What a difference a day makes.
This is Faye. Got to chat with my sister, Sue, this evening! What a blessing it was! When I am home we talk on the phone almost every day! We are certainly going to have a lot of catching up to do when I get home.
We had a good rain this afternoon and another during the night before going to sleep.
The power went off about 7:00 p.m. and was still off when we went to bed.
1 comment:
Ah, the Golden Eagle!! Made us crave the peanuts, onions and tomatoes!! Yum! You mentioned getting the recipe. Bruce goes, "I think it's just peanuts, onions, tomatoes and salt". Fry the peanuts and add the chopped onions and tomatoes. We tried cooking the onions, but it wasn't right. I'm sure homesickness won't be near as strong when you are able to communicate with others via computer. Enjoy your time there!! You may not go back for awhile. (and get on that book!). We love you both very much.
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