we begun unloading and sorting the nearly 1000 pounds of donatated clothes, shoes, vitamins, and hygene products. we still have about half to go- but we are off the a great start!
then came our first hands-on experience at the feeding station including washing dishes, playing with the kids. i noticed that several kids were sharing their food with others. this is a significant growth step since just 9 months ago- they were STEALING food from one another.
a prayer gathering followed at the church- where you could clearly feel God's prescence in the room, even in the absence of musical instruments, computers, or sound equipment. the volume of the music was expressed from the heart.
then it was dinner time and on for a traditional setswana meal - dumplings, chicken, and stew.... YUMMY!!!!!! so good!!!!!! very filling!!!!
how bout some funny stuff?
1. upon completion of dinner, Mathatha suddenly gets up and says "im fed up".... in america- this means "im mad"... apparently in botswana it means "im full and have had enough food"... this debate went on for the next 5 minutes and caused extreme laughter!
2. hunter apparently will forget how to speak english- as he stated on the ride home "with all this setswan, i think im gonna forget english when i get home"........ if this occurs, however, his extensive vocabulary will only include 7 words. (hunter, yes, no, hello, hello sir, hello ma'am, hello all)
3. as im typing the above #2.... kim attempts to detract attention and says "that gets 'stupider' every time i hear it"........... everyone on the team says "whatever 'LION GIRL'"
4. all the kids are convinced that sara's name is "polo-holo".... which means "beast"
5. dirt was peeling off hunter's smelly feet after playing soccer all day.... he was forced to take a shower prior to debriefing....... make that 2 showers..... the first one did not work.......... on the way to the room, the same woman as in day 1 afriCANTics- says "what's dying in this hotel?"
6. kim's obsession for lions is getting out of hand!!!!! she now claims to have seen a lion track............ tregea watched the dog make the alleged lion track!!!!!
thanks for praying for us! we will update you tomorrow!!!
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Dumalong Alice Drive Team!
I am thrilled beyond measure that you all got to play with 'our' kids! I miss them so very much! I am happy to hear that the kids are sharing their food at the feedng station. That is such a blessing!
I can't wait to hear more on your next update!
I am praying for you all, the people of Old NAledi, the church and all those beautiful sweet children!
Give little Nelly from down the road from the church a big hug for me.
Blessings,
Kim Wrght
I keep praying for you all - have put a picture on my phone to remind to pray often.
Hi guys!!! We are gatherered around the computer at the Knoxville mall catching up on all of the Africantics! Sounds like you guys are having a great time! Can't wait to hear about EVERYTHING when you get back. Our middle schoolers are working hard this week, but we have all been thinking of and praying for you guys! Take care and we love you! Leandra, Gina, David & Bobbi Sue
PS special love and prayers from Gina to Hannah!
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Great to hear that everyone is doing well....hope that it is not TO hot there. Please tell me if you have seen Robert? If so, how is he doing? I know that much prayer is going out to all of you. It is realy great to hear how God is many great things there. Thanks to Nathan and the rest of the group to take time and fill us in. Please tell all that I said Dumala. I am praying that I will see them next year.
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Kristi
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