A good week was had by all here, but do you remember how it felt at the end of the school year when you were so anticipating the summer and a break from all of the work? That is what it felt like this week. It was hard to focus and get things done, but things kept flying at us. It is like this because many people we work with are leaving or have already left on leave for the month. Things pretty much shut down for the month of Dec. We are going out of town next week just to get away for a few days too. Also, Mom arrived last Sunday night and it feels like a holiday! We (Timothy and Sallie and I) surprised her by picking her up at the airport. We had told her that a driver would come get her and take her to a guest house and we would come on Monday morning. But, we went into town during the daylight and got a room at the guesthouse and then hired a taxi to take us to get her. She spotted our little white faces immediately as she exited the customs area! It is great to see her (and the large bag of stuff that she was bringing for us)! I am sure glad we stayed in town because it was pouring that night.
Coming home on Monday morning was quite an adventure for Mom! We ended up on the highway where no one was allowed to get through and there was no one directing traffic. Everyone was just turning around and going the wrong way back down the highway! So, we followed someone for a while then they turned off so we were the leader with a line of cars behind us. It was a bit exhilarating for a while driving down the wrong side of the highway and on the wrong side of the road! Mom says she is going to sit in the back next time!
You were right Judy - Cabbage and Rice everyday!
Sitting and relaxing getting over the Jet lag
Timothy at the guest house with Chai waiting to get Mom (He looks excited?)
Bethany Kids Wing: We are moving on this, but it is slow right now. We are having problems still getting the supply water line that runs right through the site relocated. They have installed the pipe but the connections keep failing. They have used a HDPE (High Density Polyethylene pipe) that is new to the hospital. We have used PVC pipe in the past. So, with something new and constantly failing, it has become a real challenge for us to accept it. But, come to find out, it really is not an equipment problem but was an installation problem (several times in a row). So, now the battle will rage as to: 1. do they keep the new pipe that is already installed and just make the joints right or 2. do they change out the whole system back to PVC so that the guys here can understand it and repair it in the future easily (and who pays for it if they have to rerun??) Tune in next week (or the week after) to find out.
They are also digging the holes for the column footings. They do everything by hand here:
Digging a footing hole
Site visit with the Architect and Contractor
The hospital had their annual Christmas party yesterday. It was basically a large meal (with the goats invited to dinner) and an MC in the large open space behind the hospital. They carried out copious amounts of rice and goat meat to be eaten by all! We popped in for a bit, but didn't stay for long.
Since Mom was able to bring some needed supplies (mint extract and sprinkles), Sallie and her friend Jane made some peppermint snowmen the other day. They turned out cute, but most of all it kept Sallie busy for about 3 hours!
I have been thinking a lot lately about prayer. We need to pray for each other continually. I am one to talk as there is something always that needs "doing" and I don't make prayer a priority in my life. But, living here, we have had to rely on prayer more then before, which I think is a good thing - not always comfortable, but a good thing.
Matt 18:20
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them.
1 Thess 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you
in Christ Jesus.
Rom 8:26-28
26 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for
we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for
us with groanings too deep for words;
27 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the
Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that God causes all things to work together
for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His
purpose.
Please pray for each other and all the difficulties that we face. Also, don't forget to give praise for those answered prayers!
For all of you "devoted followers of my blog" (thanks so much!), I will be late posting next week as we will be in Naivasha with no connection. Look for something on Sunday late!
Here is a picture of some cool lady bugs that we saw:
In His Hands,
Jullie T.
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