Sorry for the lack of communications. Between power issues (daily), scheduling, and slow internet...it has been challenging to post stuff.
Chris, Christa, and family - as well as Audra and my 2 girls arrived. My heart was very glad when they did.
I think everyone has many of the same thoughts when they first arrive - and these thoughts all tend toward, "Wow! This is overwhelming." When the little ones (2-4 year olds) come out to play there are about 65 kids running around. Nearly all of them would love to be held - or to play with your hair. Some of them are mischievous, some are dripping with sweetness, and some are a bit shy. Each one is somehow unique.
The older kids too have such distinct personalities. From flirtatious to shy; from comic relief to industrious. We have enjoyed being with all of them.
Yesterday Chris, Jake, Zach, Josh, Moses, and I worked to pour a concrete slab. This slab is where the new generator will reside. This is a larger generator than the current one and will allow the entire home to have power when the electricity goes out.
On Friday, Chris and I shared with some local pastors and church leaders about unity and being sent. It was a good time in the Lord.
Sydney and Rebecca have been busy playing with the kids in all sorts of ways. Sydney has also been helping out in the classroom. Zach continues to hone his soccer skills with the older boys and has been giving out water to the community on many days. Audra has done a little of everything - from helping out with the infants (probably her favorite) to playing with toddlers and spending time in the classroom with the older kids.
I do have Malaria. I have had three shots now (which is all of them). The shots don't hurt and the Malaria symptoms were relatively mild. But the side-effects of the shots are a bit painful. There is a price to be paid.
More to come. Please continue to pray for us - especially health - but also that we would finish strong and allow God to change us.
Blessings,
Mark
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