Recently our kids, B and A were able to come for a visit. We were so thankful that it worked out this way. A reminder to us that our days are ordered and our lives are in his hands. They came here after two months in Morocco. The cross-cultural part of their degree plans was the reason they were there. As you can guess we had many things to discuss. We were able to go North to where we will be living and working with them for a few days. Some of the time was spent with preparations for a water project. As you know, we are here with an NGO to help with water issues in certain areas. We have so much to learn about our work and how it can help not only the physical but spritual needs of communities. A volunteer team is coming in September so there was a lot to be done in getting ready. It was good to see Mkulu, our Rhodesian Ridgeback and Judah, a German Shepherd who has become a fast friend. The drought continues to take its toll on the people and their live stock. Some have moved livestock many miles to be closer to better and more stable water supplies. It has never been this dry in the three years we have been visiting. Pray that the rain will come and come soon. I am reminded of a story where one man prayed earnestly and it did not rain for three and half years and then he prayed again an it rained and once again thre were crops. It is hard to imagine how life can continue as it is with no rain. We believe there is a higher purpose that somehow will be realized through this dry time.
We were sad to say good bye to our kids yesterday. We miss them greatly and it hurts to be separated. We are so blessed to enjoy a close relationship. M and I will start back with language again after a short break while our kids were here. We were able to practice and use some of what we have been learning while up North and we were encouraged but also saw how far we have to go to be able to communicate effectively.
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