So Zambians have an uncanny gift to transform something perfectly normal to into something horribly gaudy. Especially when attempting to make something "nice".
We came to Lusaka today because Randy is flying home tomorrow. Things are a bit different here than the rest of the country. I didn't remember there being palm trees in the Christmas story. the funny thing is that there aren't palm trees in Zambia either (except electric ones).
Being back here seeing the Christmas lights and hearing Christmas music have made it kinda real that I won't be home next week. Kinda a bummer. Today, as i sat in traffic, amidst the honks, smoking tailpipes and all around craziness, I sort of escaped reality and started singing Christmas songs. Then I had to get bank into reality so I didn't wreck. But it was good to be away for a few frames of life. Perhaps I'm starting to loose it? I don't know.
43 days down, and still no nshima. Those of you that have not been here don't know what Im talking about. those of you that have.....do.
This morning it started raining, it hasn't stopped.
We left the guys working while we came to Lusaka, hopefully that was a good idea.
No sign of the Rat for a while, hopefully we are in the clear.
Tomorrow, a new guy from Omaha is coming. He'll help us our wit the building. His name is jack and is from Brookside church in Omaha.
That's all for now.
2 comments:
Is "the Rat" a person or animal? What do you mean? I'll pray the LORD keeps it away, anyway.
Do you think the coconut idea came from so many visuals of the lush mideastern concept? And are you really sure there aren't ANY palm trees? I remember as a child thinking there were. Somehow the concept came through - Christmas card illustrations maybe?
Glad to hear that you are also supported by the church in Omaha. What a wonderful opportunity to work together as one body in Christ! I'm sure this pleases the Father. Is "nshima" food?
"Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve." Colossians3:23,24
Blessings, jane
Hey Zack,
We've enjoyed reading about your work there with Randy. We'll be praying for you as you're away from family during the Christmas season. We had -56 deg wind chill last week, so there are some benefits of being where you are!
Did you guys get a chance to grab some water samples for testing? I'd be interested to see how they turned out. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
In Him,
Tim
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