Never Boring

We were in the middle of language lessons when suddenly Max came running up to the house.

He asked us to come quickly as one of the ladies who cooks for the college students was in labor and about to have her baby.

Brother Shadrick quickly got the truck and the girls and I jumped in. We drove to the road where she had knelt down waiting for us.

She and I rode in the back. It was such a bumpy ride! I couldn’t imagine being in labor on the bed of a truck bouncing down backroads! I tried to stabilize her some, but I know that she was incredibly uncomfortable! About an hour after we jumped in the truck, she delivered a baby boy!

For “boring people” who pretty much stick to our routines, we sure have a lot of excitement!

Last Sunday I had the special blessing of sitting beside both ladies that I had the privilege to lead to the Lord recently. I almost cried as I sat there between them! They both attended the Bible study in Phokera. One, Eliza, came with her husband and little daughter, Promise. The other came with her two little sons, who we have been helping with wounds. She has said that her husband will be coming with her next Sunday to Bible study. I pray that they do! We see so many make professions here, but to see someone taking steps to follow the Lord after – there is no greater joy!

At our church kids continue to ask for prayer concerning nightmares and witchcraft. One little boy asked us to pray for him as he is being forced to practice witchcraft. My heart aches as they share. I am sure many there are many others dealing with witchcraft and that is probably the reason for all of the nightmares. Pray that the Lord gives wisdom as we minister here!

Saturday we went out searching for a new village…but after walking almost 30 minutes with no houses in sight, we met some ladies carrying sticks to sell. They told us it was at least another 30 minute walk. Because we needed to meet the other soulwinning groups at a certain time, we had to turn around.

On our way back, we met a young man on a bike heading towards that village. We were able to give him a stack of tracts to pass out in his village.

When we arrived at the meeting place, I sat feeling a little like we hadn’t accomplished much that day. We were able to give out some tracts. I knew the Lord had a reason. As I thought about it a woman approached me and asked for prayer for her family. After praying for her, I had the opportunity to witness to her. Afterwards she prayed and accepted Christ. What a blessing!

It truly is a privilege to serve the Lord! I am not worthy to have these opportunities, but I am thankful that I can be a part. And even more thankful that I get to serve with these crazy kids, that I love so much!

Sunday, as promised, Aliza brought me a Guinea fowl. We were laughing at what are we supposed to do with it? And the Malawians were laughing at the white people because my kids were petting it and naming it already. We are very strange and interesting to them! Eric said that we ought to put a collar on it and name it to REALLY give them something to talk about!

We have had to go into town twice in about a months time because I’m having tooth troubles. I must admit that I dread it! It’s such a long trip and I struggle to find food to eat. I ended up eating something that we thought was safe, but contained gluten in it. I was so sick all the way home! I brought food with me this last time.

We were able to sit down for a coffee this last time, making the trip more relaxing and enjoyable. The kids had hot chocolate and donuts. They said the donuts tasted like “real” donuts and the hot chocolate was the best.

We still need to make a few more trips for my teeth. Pray that I can get everything taken care of correctly.