Long Time No See

Already broke my resolution...failed to get blogs done like I wanted to. That said, it's been one crazy month, and I haven't yet gotten the concept that even a short thought can suffice. It doesn't have to be terribly exciting, though my life here isn't terribly boring either. So I think I'll write a short list of some non-boring recent events.
1) I visited with missionary friends over the weekend. They have chickens, dogs, goats, and guinea pigs. They made a go-cart for fun over the weekend and played with it in the rain as soon as it was finished. Good times.
2) My recent pride is in getting good deals on motorcycle rides. Once I negotiate the price I like, I hop on the back side saddle and pray for safety while thoroughly enjoying the scenery.
3) Our house has been without power for 4 days, and good be without for several more, apparently until they put up a new pole. A good excuse to clean out the fridge (though the fish in the freezer stunk up our house). I'm thankful for a gas stove and back-up battery that allows us overhead lights and an outside safety light.
4) We have a workshop this week with 9 participants from 2 language groups learning about editing and creative writing. Tomorrow I teach on descriptive writing and punctuation. Exciting stuff.
5) There's a retired pastor in a town across the Serengeti from us who received a vision from the Lord about a drink that can heal any disease. He makes it and sells it to people (extremely cheaply). At last report, the line (in cars) to get to his house was 5o+ kilometers. Everyone wants to head his way (and many have already gone). This is the talk of every chai break.
6) Two weekends ago I went out to a village church and was served not one, but two lunches directly after one another. Nothing like starches and meat to lay like a brick in your stomach...but excellent hospitality.
7) The country of Tanzania is facing a nationwide power shortage. Apparently, we might completely run out in just a bit, which would also affect the water supply.
8) Recently on a happy, tired, hyper afternoon at the office, I ended up telling/performing the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to our entire office. Only wish I actually remembered the details of the story. There have been requests for a different story!

Village Church

Just liked this pic

Me giving the closing address at a workshop