As the day draws to a close...I reflect on how amazing each one is and what God brings. I forgot to mention in yesterday`s blog that as we were relaxing before bed a very loud wailing sound filled the air. We ran to the window and the sound was coming from the neighbor`s house. Sabina rushed outside to speak with the guards to find out what was happening. There had been a death and this specific tribe..it is their custom to scream and wail loudly. It is a sound I won`t forget ~ I asked how long this might go on ??? Thankfully, it ended by the time I headed to bed as it could have gone much longer !
Today we drove to a nearby community to do a survey for a plot of land regarding the ministry. It is in a beautiful area. We stood there together joining hands and praying for God`s wisdom in the days ahead.
Lunch was an official African meal. We were invited to join a sister in the Lord for fellowship. She had a precious spirit and blessed us with her warmness and love. Before we ate, a server came with warm water and soap in order for us to wash at the table. He poured the water over our hands which felt so good. A large platter of meat with potatoes came out first. Our dear friend told us it was roasted meat but not what kind. She had a smile on her face and we laughed wondering if she would tell us. She did. We were eating mutton ribs. Similar to our bar-b-q ribs. They were roasted over an open fire. Cooked greens with onions was also served which was tasty. They were like collard greens in the south that we eat ~ A green mound of mashed potatoes combined with corn and additional greens was served next. Our hostess wanted us to eat more and more ..but real slowly as another platter of meat was coming. Luz is from the Philippines so she enjoyed each bite and is used to these type of meals. When the next meat arrived it was roasted goat. I am not afraid to try new things and having a husband who is a big hunter...I have eaten lots of game. Actually, both meats were okay but I must admit that I only took 2 very small pieces of each. You must be polite and eat and when our friend insisted I eat more, I went for the dish of greens instead. Amazing how full one can get quickly...wink wink......The server returned to wash our hands again. The meal was ended by a small club soda to ease our digestion is what we were told. Okay...that is easy.
Now for the drive back into the downtown area. You know what that means....lots and lots of traffic and jams. When stopped in long lines the vendors today were selling cashews, African maps, Scrabble games and of course, bananas. I saw a truck so loaded with people that if the driver had to swerve, half of the people would have been tossed out !! We think at least 100 people were packed in that vehicle.
Near our house on the corner every day ladies sit and wait on the curb. For $10.00 you can go and hire one of them to come to clean, wash, or do any other household task for you.
Tomorrow is a special day for us girls. Sabina is giving us Kikuyu tribe names. She is from this tribe and has prayed for our names with special meaning. I am excited !!
Thank you for so many prayers and words of encouragement each day. I am loving all your posts !
Good night,
debi
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