We're going to visit our mission in Tanzania! Our friend Nevine has to go take care of business there so we're tagging along :) The plan is to leave tomorrow, stay a couple days in our other mission in another city in Kenya called Maseno, and then go to to Tanzania. Both places are said to be extremely beautiful. We'll be out of the big city and into the small villages, so this will be new for us. Today we went to the store to buy mosquito nets and repellent and such. The pharmacy here gave us malaria medicine.
The mission is hosting a soccer tournament for all the areas in town. Yesterday was the first day and the turnout was huge. The games take place every weekend in August. Having all the people gathered together gives us the opportunity to let them know that their Heavenly Father is with them and no matter how bleak things may seem, He has a wonderful plan for each of them. The day was hot. My neck is really sunburnt ;) How ironic that I had to come to Kenya to become a redneck (somebody tell Rick, he'll be proud) :) We met a muzungu (white) family that has been doing missions here for 20 years! The beginning of their story was much like ours. They raised 3 children here and love it. They said that they had many questions/worries about raising children here, but God has provided everything for them.
I met a hispanic couple here in compound! Woo-hoo! It was nice to hear my name pronounced properly :) Julio and Angelica have been here for 9 years....preaching the word of God to muslims! Whoah, what courage! Julio has studied the koran and has a very gentle approach. He told me that only 2% of missionaries teach muslims, so he felt that they were neglected and has dedicated his life to this particular cause. Father Moses is letting him use one of the rooms in our compound for his teaching. He is also teaching wood-working to the poor so Father Moses let him have our spare lumber. What a nice guy :)
Today's mass was really nice. The choir went on a singing rampage! They sang with so much love and will. Everyone was dancing, including the deacons and Father Moses! It was just awesome. I recorded it on camera of course.
Marc & Claudine, how are you and the little ones? I pray that you are well and staying strong in God.
Mom and dad, make a comment or two or three. I love hearing from you :)
That's all for now. God Bless.
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Hi Guys! It's Prab! Sounds like you're having tons of fun! Please be safe. I just worry about that kind of stuff. I'm looking up flights for zanzibar today. If Shawn and I can make it work, we want to plan a trip for december/january. are you coming back for christmas?
Take care. Shawn and I miss our double dates with the two of you!
hey guys its crystal, i am so happy to hear you guys are having a good time. we really miss you here(our computer does HAHA) and cant wait to keep reading up on your journey, good luck and take care. much love to the bothe of you.
sincerely crystal and tapia family
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