If you remember, we were told our house would be ready August 20. Today is August 26, and the house is still not ready. It is getting closer, however! The painting is almost done. The kitchen cabinets are almost finished. The electrical wiring and plumbing are near completion.
In the meantime, we moved again. (Move number six in six months!) This time we moved into the Hamby’s house after they went back to the states. The guesthouse where we had been staying is reserved for a group from Canada beginning in early September. Plus, the kitchen at the Hamby house was all set up and ready, whereas the guesthouse kitchen did not have dishes, pans, and supplies out and ready to use. It was easier to move than to dig our kitchen stuff out of storage. Keep in mind that none of our moves here in Africa has involved much furniture—just clothes, books, and office supplies.
There has been diesel for sale for the last ten days or so. We’ve filled up at every opportunity and have kept our jerry cans filled as well. Now we’ve heard that the refinery--remember there is only one in Zambia--has had another problem and is shut down again. We are hoping for the best and are continuing to schedule outreaches.
A new missionary couple and their three children have joined the work at Namwianga. We are enjoying their company and are learning together. Keep Bart and Stacy Bruington and their children in your prayers as they adjust to this new way of life.
We have had so many adventures lately that I can’t get all of them onto the blog until I have more time to write. Be watching for “Stranded on Munali Hill” and for news about the well drilling project.
A scripture has sustained me over and over since we came to Africa. I memorized it in the King James Version years ago and still prefer that wording. From Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee.”
Grace and Peace.
Linda
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