I have been here a month and finally broke down and bought some chocolate. Last night, I went with Godsave to the airport to pick someone up. While we were waiting, we broke down and bought a snickers. I have been dying for some good old yummy chocolate. It cost 1500 shillings! which is about $1.25. Yowsers. Whats even worse is that my lunch everyday at Moonlight (our local hangout) =) costs less than that. I get rice, a beef stew, beans, banana, and a soda for less than what I spent on one little candy bar, but boy did that snickers taste good! I know need Jesus but sometimes a little chocolate helps......
Please pray for next few days because they are quite busy.
I leave early tomorrow morning to go to Kondoa which is about a six hour drive on rough roads. I will come back on Tuesday. Then Wendesday, I will to go Mairowa which is about two hours a way and return that night. The roads can be rough and I have actually been struggling with car sickness which I never have before.
Kondoa is predominantly Muslim. The children at the school are learning about Jesus and seeing that He is real and He is good and the He loves them. They go home and tell their parents. Please pray for the transformation of this community.
Mairowa is predominantly Masaai which is one of the tribes that is very nomadic and that do not see the value of school. School does not help them herd cattle better. This is the tribe where men have several wives and live in huts. Please pray that the people in this community will send their children to our school. This school opens in January 2008.
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$1.25 is a small price to pay for your mental health!
Meagan! I didn't realize you had a blog. :) I will try to visit regularly as I enjoy hearing your stories! Love you always, Jen XOXO
OK, you can get Cadbury bars that are better than Snickers anyway at the market across from the clock tower for 700 shillings. But they probably have snickers also, so check it out. They also have Hibisscus petals in bags if you want to make some of that really good tea that they make at Angaza.
Dear Meagan,
Wow! Your blog info overwhelms me. I can hear you talking as I read and it makes me so homesick for TZ and moved to tears and laughter alternately. You are a gifted writer - interesting and inspiring, as well as entertaining. I am looking forward to traveling with you through your blogs. Pray that Jody will let me come again in January. I have to get back to see my Std. 4 children again and all the wonderful teachers in Karanse. God has put such love for them in my heart. I will pledge to pray for you and your adventures and the needs you encounter daily. I have sent a support check to PC - not much, but I want to be a part. Do you have a favorite form of chocolate? Let me know your needs and I will try to collect and send things to you through our Perimeter GO journeys as I did for Miriam. I got to see her the night of her return - had her and her family over for dinner and cooked the menu of foods she'd been missing (Chocolate Mousse for dessert..) I will do the same for you when you return - unless someone comes up with your bride price and you decide to stay. What and adventure of growth in Jesus! May God bless you and give you joy greater than our finite minds can imagine.May He give you strength and courage and calm your fears. May He teach you to totally put your faith and trust in Him. May you see many miracles and experience a peace that astonishes and amazes you. May you see God in every moment of every day and feel His presence and love in remarkable ways.
Love in Him - your jealous friend,
Linda Hudson
After stumbling and reading your post about the things you are doing right down,I feel so proud you have in mind the outcome of what happens when a child learns to laugh from childhood.That was a great piece of job to bring them more closer,friendly and welcoming towards you.Of you are some "whitewoman" from whiteman country.lol If I personally had the means,I bet you,I will be doing the same things you are doing.I find a lot more satisfaction is being able to make someone to feel good just by boosting their ego and making them tickle-up,lol
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