SNAKE!!!!!

It’s been nearly six months and the fact nearly forgotten until last Sunday morning. It was an amazing sight – a little longer than an earthworm and 3 times the width. But the creature was the exact colour of the soil and when it curled itself under the shrub, blended in so much that the little boy who ran after the shouts only recognised it when it decided to move. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And scary………… but, as usual God knows us intimately (esp. when J was mentally packing her bags to catch the next flight). The first lesson at church was from Numbers v which talked about the bronze snake and anyone who was bitten by the poisonous snakes had just to look at the bronze snake and be healed. Of course, those who know the Bible know that the bronze snake represents Jesus on the cross. J felt encouraged, but is now busily walking with her eyes fixed to the ground!!!!!!!!!!

Six months……..and its still interesting. J is now about to start coordinating her 6 months obstetrics module. She is yet to visit the surrounding villages where the students are to get their practical experience. This is all due to red tape and protocols etc. which soon will be resolved – we hope.
M is busy trying to get hospital and the administrative aspect of the school in a running routine, in addition to chasing funds, coordinating reconstruction ( and construction) and basically helping to get Nixon back on track. It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. Just little things can frustrate – like the slowness of everything here. A phone call is not enough
(although it can be expensive). It needs to be followed up by a series of phone calls and emails and more phone calls and lots of prayer and waiting – not easy at all.
Little J has recovered well and her appetite has improved. She also seemed to have fallen into a routine and we are pleased to report she is officially fully potty trained!! She is now into colours (although not quite there yet) and have been going through her alphabet cards on a regular basis. So, we think she is right on track.
So, prayer warriors, please continue to thank God for Little J’s recovery. Continue to pray for health, strength, discretion and wisdom. We are well and busy with the work. As usual, God ‘does not do boring’ !!!!!!!!! Pray for our friends and families to stay healthy and safe. Pray for the time to go quickly but at a pace that is manageable.
We love and miss you all.
With every blessing.
M, J and LittleJ.