Month: October 2010

The Hike


After church yesterday I was sitting on the piano box talking to Pearl, and we decided that we wanted to do something a little different for Sabbath afternoon. After finding out that we could not take one of the boys through the checkpoint, we decided to split into two groups…one going to the water fall,…read more.

An Eventful Trip….So Far


Elani and I seem to know how to have fun. It started out with a ponderously heavy suitcase, that contained everything that Elani has ever owned in her entire life, or an entourage of her friends…we are not sure which since she didn’t let us inspect it personally. Anyway, for two females, it weighed a…read more.

A Sad Farewell and Other News


Forgive me for adding so much at one time, but I am at a guest house today with lots of free internet time! The time has come to let Elani go to her next job, but we are going to miss her terribly. My students were so sad to see her leave. They all really…read more.

New Students


We have a new and exciting development at our Training Center. Last week, we were asked if we could accept two more students. Roy and I looked at each other….new students? Where would they sleep???? But, then we got more information, and it didn’t help our attitude any! The first boy, who’s name is Seh…read more.

Jack Of All Trades


What is a missionary? Well, it really depends on when you ask, and who you ask! But, since I am the one answering the questions, I will give it from my perspective.  In the morning, a missionary is a student…sitting at the feet of Jesus, soaking up as much wisdom as I can get. At…read more.

More Excitement Elsewhere!


I just finished reading Maria’s blog since I had talked to Jason last night and knew something of what was happening up there. I cannot tell you all about it half as well as Maria can, so PLEASE go to her blog and read for yourself. She has pictures also! (her blog is on my…read more.

Following The Leader


This has been an interesting week so far! On Monday, Pearl got word that she needed to go back to the refugee camp in order to get some kind of a number or something from the U.N. She needed to be there by Wednesday. Now, under normal circumstances, this would have meant a very long…read more.

Explosion!!!


Elani and I were out at the well doing laundry when it happened. We were soaping and scrubbing, and talking 90 miles per hour, with our words bumping into and overlapping each other in our eagerness to talk in English with someone who can understand it …when it happened. Elani was telling me a profound…read more.

The Big Test


The tension was mounting. By Thursday morning, the students come to realization that tonight is the big night…tonight they take their weekly test. Having a strong desire to do well, they vanish into their rooms and pour over their books. Once in a while, one of them will appear to ask us how to pronounce…read more.