Alyssa now both have their Zambian drivers license. While it wasn’t an easy process (and was quite stressful for Amber who didn’t have much experience with a manual/stick shift) we are glad they did it as it will be a huge benefit to have them be able to drive for emergency purposes, run errands when needed, and free Jako from the burden of being the only one able. Ruth – It is with great joy that we report that Ruth has turned a
major corner and is doing such much better! From the time that we got back from South and our new help has arrived she has been showing tremendous improvement every day. Before we left we were excited because we had finally found 1 thing that brought a smile to Ruth’s face – bubbles but now…. almost as soon as she sees you and you talk to her she smiles. She is now walking by
herself, interacting with the other children, actively playing with toys and has finished her course of TB treatment. While it is nice to see the physical healing that has taken place what excites me even more is the joy that is now evident in her face. I (Amber) remember dreaming of this day 7 months ago when she was a very sick little girl with no hope or will to live so now I just can’t help but want to dance when I see her happy, walking, playing and laughing with others. Thank you God for your hand of healing once again!Emmanuel and Isaac turned 1 –Sep 10th we reached an
important milestone with Isaac, our youngest baby turning 1 year of age. For the first time in over 2 years we no longer have a infant in the house. Where at one time we had 5 babies on formula at 1 time now we are just loading up on the milk. Now the orphanage yard is filled with active, moving, curious toddlers who are as cute and fun as can be.Orphanage Committee – And on another positive note, I am so thankful to our village orphanage committee who have been working so faithfully and effectively these past few months.
While none of them get paid for their time and efforts, they have given of themselves selflessly to organize work projects, attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings, help assess families wanting us to take their children, or widows/people caring for orphans asking for assistance in other ways. After many years of struggling to try to get the community involved and the committee to be as active as we hoped it would be we are rejoicing to see the fruit of all that THEY are able to do. Thank you God and please continue to give them strength, energy and wisdom for the days and tasks ahead. Please bless them for their service to you and the community.Hilux Fixed (well sort of)
After over 1 1/2 years of driving our Hilux with a broken chasis (temporarily fixed) it finally received a much needed body job. With the help and knowledge of Steve (with assistance from Travis) Jako and “crew” were able to completely strip the bed and give the chasis a good permanent weld job. It is looking so much better now and much more “mean” (aka “bush worthy”) like the way it was when we first got it. Unfortunately on a trip to Livingstone the other day it stranded us when the crank shaft/crank pulley broke so we are busy making a plan to get that taken care of. Please pray that once that is fixed it will run well and smooth for many good years. Thank you that it is on it’s way to recovery hough so that it can be put to good ministry use once again.
Protection from the Flames – Wild bush fires are an often occurrence this time of year and while most are intentionally set to burn the old grass to allow the new to grow – they can sometimes become quite dangerous. In fact, just Sunday we heard of a family who lost their house and entire harvest from a wildfire that got away. Thankfully we fared better when a rogue wildfire came our way. The team here and kids from the orphanage all worked very hard in the dark to protect the property, people, and orchard from the heat and raging flames but God kept everyone safe and we had no permanent damage (minus a few fruit trees). Thank you God for your hand of protection once again.
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