Saturday

Saturday’s words can be good byes and hellos.   After packing our belongings and trying to finish up perishable foods – like eggs and milk, I went to the children’s ward to say good bye to some of the children and mamas I had gotten to know.  

I drew a picture of dear Clever – please pray for complete healing for this sweet boy. 

Wide was smiling so big and his dear father was tenderly taking such good care of  him.   

I also hugged on Lazarus’ mama who I learned has been coming to Beit Cure for a couple of years and while Lazarus was receiving medical help (he is paralyzed and cannot walk) his mama was learning sewing, croqueting and other skills that she then used to support her family.  She made an orange and white headband for me.  She borrowed and read my children’s Bible that I brought along and I found other activities for both her and Lazarus to do – coloring books,  children’s books.  She is such a picture of a caring mama.  Lazarus seemed to be doing better Thursday, Friday and this morning – continue to pray for this sweet boy as well.  

Michael said goodbye to the kitchen crew (who were some of his soccer buddies) and received one last meal – he liked the chicken and rice.

We also said good bye to our house mates – an interesting mix of young men from Germany, Great Britain and the US.   One was a nurse, another a med student, and two who work with media and administrative details.We would be curious what these guys would be doing 10 years from now.

Hellos and hugs for Lynn who arrived around 12.  We loaded up her Nissan (looks like a Land Rover but isn’t) and I do mean loaded and headed off to gather supplies before going out to the bush.  We did most of our shopping at a modern Mandalay Mall – which includes a grocery store and KFC.  She was purchasing supplies for a duplex at Mukinge for visiting doctors and nurses – so we added to the load along with some groceries.  We also treated ourselves to a spot of coffee (say that with an accent)

After a stop for petrel we headed out to the Flying Mission Guesthouse and we said good bye to paved roads.  The guest house is lovely and dinner was waiting for us – tasty lasagna  (sounds familiar yea).  What a sweet thing friendship is, picking up wherever it last landed, just enjoying each other’s company – laughing sharing gifts.