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Thursday, June 14, 2012

A MONTH TO BE THANKFUL FOR


It seems that the months here in Pemba are just flying by and so hard to believe that we have been here for over 4 months now. We are still getting adjusted to life here but we are definitely getting more and more use to life here now.

During this last month we have had a lot to be thankful for. After 2 months of work we finally got to see the completion of some building projects that had been going on in hospitality. This may not seem like a big deal but trying to deal with visitors and construction workers was a challenge. The work was supposed to be finished in about 3 weeks and before our busy season started. Well of course they didn't met the 3 week deadline but at least they were finished before our first big rush of visitors.

The end of May started our busy season here in Pemba and it started off with 65 visitors to be picked up within 2 days. In fact, we picked up 50 people in 1 day. That is a lot of rooms and beds to get ready! But, not only that once a visitor is picked up at the airport we must then give them an orientation. This orientation lasts about 1 1/2 hours and then we take them on a tour of base. So thankful that they all arrived and more importantly that all of their luggage arrived and that we did have a bed made for all of them. Not bad for our first big rush of people! Of course we had some help from our local workers and we are thankful for their efforts.

Another day to be thankful for was June 1 our Children's day. This is a day that we feed chicken, rice and cabbage and sodas to all of our Iris children and then we give them presents. But, this day is not just about our Iris children we also feed all of the village children and this year was the most ever because we feed over 4000 children. This is a huge feat for our kitchen crew because they work for an entire day to get everything ready and then they feed everyone. John and I left base after 5pm and there was still children in line waiting for their meal. Another thing to be thankful for was that we did not have any riots this year. The village children tend to get pushy and want their food fast but this year everything seemed to run smoothly.

We are continually grateful for the care packages that come from home. A new rule has come in to affect where we will now be charged for all of our packages that we receive. At first we told everyone to stop shipping packages from home but God has told us to trust in Him and that He will take care of it. It really lifts up our day when we receive a package from home so please keep sending them. We have no idea of what the charge will be for the boxes but we will Trust Him and He will take care of it.

We had some DVD's taken from us but we are happy to report that we have received them back. God is good all of the time!!

Another thing that happened to John and I was that we got our house painted. A team from Scotland came and painted our living room, kitchen and dining room. We no longer have blue peeling walls and we must say that they did a fantastic job. Not only did they paint but when we came home we found money hidden throughout our house. So they blessed us by painting and then they blessed us with money that covered most of the cost of the paint and supplies. Yah Jesus!!!

Lastly we would like to introduce you to our new staff member, Angelica! Angelica has come to work with us part time and is helping our cleaning ladies. She is such a sweet and lovely young lady. She has such an amazing story of forgiveness that I will have to share with you one day. She is such a beautiful young lady and we are so grateful to have her with us. Look for her picture to come in the near future.

We are so thankful for everything that God is doing in us and we want each and everyone of you to know that we could not being doing this if it was not for the love, prayers and support of each one of you. You are sowing seeds with us and you will all also reap the rewards.

With much love and blessings,
Cindy & John

P.S. Due to problems with our internet I was not able to upload any pictures this time.  I will keep trying so hopefully soon.




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