This is what happens when I don't make my bed in the morning...
Two bug-a-boos make themselves at home as they read....
Hope you have enjoyed the glimpse into Zambia and our everyday lives throughout the month of February.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Day 27 - Photo A Day February
Hadassah has had severe ear pain since Monday. We went to the doctor on Tuesday and started antibiotics but had to return two days later because the pain was still constant and it did not seem to be getting any better. We saw the ENT and she said that Hadassah had a boil inside her ear that had ulcerated into tiny sores AND a fungal infection. She kept saying that this was a very painful condition. So, Hadassah has a port in her hand and will receive introvenous antibiotics two times a day for four days. She also has a specialized pain medicine that seems to finally be helping her.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Day 26 - Photo A Day February
These are all sitenge cloths that I see everyday here in Zambia. The ladies wrap their piece of cloth around themselves, sort of like a wrap-around skirt. It is also used for carrying babies, head dresses, whole outfits are made out of them, aprons, diapers when no other cloth is available, blankets, etc...
They come in every color imaginable and all different patterns.
Day 24 & 25 - Photo A Day February
A nightly ritual in our house - rabble rousing around the sink as the kids brush their teeth.
A friend of ours buried his 6 month old grandson today.
We were there with him as he picked up his daughter from the hospital and the baby, wrapped up snugly in a sitenge cloth.
We transported the family and the baby in our truck to the cemetery.
We were there as some of the family dug a tiny grave and gently place the baby in the ground.
We were there to grieve with them.
Below is just a representation of what cemeteries are like here in Lusaka. It is not a picture from today. Really, they are much worse than this.
Please pray for the mother, Cindy, and her family as they mourn the loss of Baby Kennedy.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Day 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 - Photo A Day February
We just got back from our week in South Africa so this is a catch up day for last week.
Above are some flower creations for Valentine's Day.
Some American holidays are making their way over here.
Hadassah - age 13
Zoe - age 10
Levi - almost 8
Cloud coverage on our way to South Africa.
Our scrumptious lunch from yesterday.
Yes, those are shrimp with eyes and antennas. From what I can figure, all shrimp (called prawns over here) are served just like this. They were very, very good but I like our American version better!
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Photo 16 - Photo A Day February
On Valentine's Day, Hadassah, Hannah and some friends handed out flowers at a local mall in Operation True Love. They shared the Gospel and prayed with several people.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Day 15 - Photo A Day February
Lazy weekend morning, reading in bed together....
Sorry, the picture is a bit blurry...
Next week, we will be traveling, so I probably will not be able to do a photo a day but I'll catch up when we get back to internet capabilities.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Day 13 - Photo A Day February
These two ladies have been working hard.
I don't know if you can see it but the second one is carrying a traffic cone (actually, I think she has two) on her head, like a hat.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Day 12 - Photo A Day February
This cutie was my breakfast date yesterday.
It looks like he got the sweet end of the deal with that Red Velvet Hot Chocolate!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Day 10 - Photo A Day February
One angle of part of our backyard...
Those are our banana trees in the back.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Day Nine - Photo A Day February
This is the view out my bedroom window. The flowers really are much prettier than the picture shows. Yes, those are security bars that are on every window in the house.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Day Eight - Photo A Day February
A wedding party with two limos.
They decorate the vehicles and drive all through town blowing their horns very loudly....
Friday, February 6, 2015
Day Seven - Photo A Day February
I love these children!
Here are a few kids who have started to gather for our weekly chronological bible storying. Once they saw the camera, they jumped up and started to dance. This is inside the church. Several weeks ago, they 'decorated' the inside of the church for a wedding (yes, that is toilet paper hanging from the ceiling). Purple is the 'official' color for Baptists here in Zambia. You can see in the left corner that they have started a small lending library. The whole left side of the church is usually filled up with children by the time we are finished each week. These precious ebony children are the highlight of my week. Lord, let them have ears to hear and the heart to understand The Gospel.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Day Six - Photo A Day February
Today, you get a two for one deal. I wanted to show you what goes on outside our yard/gate all day long - well, most all day. Sometimes there is much worse traffic and early in the morning (before 7am), there is not usually a lot of traffic.
This is the view to the right of our gate....
...and the view to the left. These cars are waiting to turn onto the larger, more busy four lane road that runs by the other side of our home.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Day Five - Photo A Day February
One of the hardest parts of a missionary's life is saying 'Goodbye' to friends, family and friends who feel like family. Some of our dearest friends left yesterday for their very long awaited Stateside Assignment. Blessedly, they will return in October.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
Sunday, February 1, 2015
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