We had a long journey to arrive and yesterday was a day mostly spent relaxing and trying to adjust to the time change. Mike and Rodger did a small tile work repair and some stove repair. Today Mike is going to work on some upholstery repair. Repair is a constant here as things are used hard and not easy to replace.
Lynne and I sorted through the sewing supplies yesterday and she was thrilled to see the pre-made dresses donated generously by Dress A Girl Around The World. She planned who would get what dress and passed out several. Not all are in situations where I can take photos easily. I went with her to the hospital where one of the employees daughters is being treated for malaria. In the “pediatric ward” we saw conditions that would apppall most of you. There was no way to take pictures but we did take the precious little girl a dress. We laid it over her but she was so sick that there was no light in her eyes. I pray that she will recover and that I can see her up and wearing the beautiful dress during the time I am here.
But one of the little girls was here with her mom at the restaurant. We were able to give her the option to pick one of several dresses. When she put on this one, her whole face lit up and she was obviously thrilled.
Yesterday was Eid...the conclusion of Ramadan. Just like in the U.S., that means most businesses were closed. So today, Lynne and I will go to shop for local fabrics for our sewing projects. Monday will be the beginning of the teaching. We are praying that passing out the dresses is creating interest where the ladies will be willing to come to the teaching. It may end up being more about teaching the missionaries and some of the young girls (who are more open) and then letting Lynne and the others have some good one on one teaching times in the future. God knows what is going to work and how this will progress. Please continue to pray for us and those we are working with. Thank you for your loving support that helped us to be here.
