Friday, June 19, 2009, a busy day of preparation for the team. We are making shatangs (wraps) for Mozambique and cookies so that we don’t starve. Of course, we had to make double due to the mysterious loss of so much cookie dough;). That should make our 5k an interesting run tomorrow. Last night was probably my 2nd favorite experience of the trip. We went to two refugee camps. These refugees come from Zimbabwe for work but they must live in these tiny sections of the inner city at night or else the local Africans will assault them. Surrounded by refugees, we sang songs together and gave testimonies. I love fellowshipping with these “poor” people who thrive in poverty. I have learned so much while here; one thing I have gained is a huge respect for the Africans. We measure success by possessions; they, by relationships. I wish you could see how proud they are of their tiny, unfinished houses and outhouses. Mr. Zak talked with me today about starting an orphanage/school for the refugees we met last night. So many of these children have lost vital time in education. I would love to come teach these children, but I have promised to pray about it. So much more to say, but I’ll end with a “I’ve been good” and only got lost twice so far. Miss everyone a lot especially, my bed. Love you Mom and Dad and fam. Tell Dad I haven’t pitched the mosquito netting yet, but I did sleep in a “hut.” But you’re right, I should have practiced backpacking through the swamps a little more. They tell me the passage into Mozambique goes up to the car windows during the dry season. I’ll just have to swim for it! Love you guys!!! No Rumy without me!!!!
Archive for June 19th, 2009
Fellowship With the Refugees
Jun 19
Happy Birthday Dad!!
Jun 19
Hey ya’ll! First I want to start off by saying Happy Birthday Dad!! Hope you like your present (although I know you will) :) Mom, I haven’t been sick or anything and the malaria pills are going good Kiss savannah for me!
Well we have been gone for a week now but it feels like months because we have done sooo much! Our team is such a great combination and the Lord has shown us all so much! We were able to spend some time this morning just talking about things the Lord has shown us! Yesterday, we went to see USA play Brazil. We got beat very badly and now I know why we are not huge into our soccer team! After the game we went to a refugee camp. I have never seen anything like that. They really live with nothing; they are in a broken-down warehouse with no roof and once it is dark, you can hardly see anything. We sang to them and gave testimonies and they really enjoyed it! It touched my heart how appreciative they were for music and we could see the joy in the midst of hard times. A few days ago we went to stay with Pastor Nicholas and his wife Stephina in their village of Opperman. We had a great time walking around the village and talking to different people and then Pastor Nicholas talked to us for hours about South African culture. That helped a lot with understanding things. The outhouse was also a fun experience. J We went to a restaurant called Carnivore where I had crocodile, warthog, lamb, waterbuck, and many other interesting things! My favorite were surprisingly Crocodile and Watertbuck (family, don’t fall over but I was an adventurous eater). Well continue to pray for us! We have a 5k to run tomorrow then will be on our way to Mozambique!