We are a group of young couples from Valley Church in West Des Moines, Iowa who have felt God's call to help The Pines Christian Care Center for Children in Welkom, South Africa as they care for children who have been orphaned by the AIDS Pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Kevin Barber Today we really got to see the wildlife in Africa, and killed much of it. Jenny was welcomed by a toad in the bathroom this morning, Anne took on and defeated an "African Killer Wasp of Death" (I think it was just a normal wasp), Scott killed two bees, and Mama Agnus and Mama Gift (the house mothers) showed us how to get really, really fresh chicken... let's just say we now know what "running around like a chicken with its head cut off" looks like.
On to more serious matters (not too serious, though), we continued with our painting extravaganza, completing the painting in all 3 bedrooms and priming throughout the rest. The children even came in and helped with the painting; they were very happy to help. Jenny hung curtains in the library and K
ris created a beautiful etched-glass window (he attempted to learn the fine art of glass cutting - he didn't do too bad for a newbie).
Tiffany taught the kids an "American" game of tag, the kids did well - they thought it was funny that they could run faster than us, even barefoot.
So, after a few people asked about it, we figured we'd update you on the safe... After renting a rotary hammer (basically, a small jackhammer), we were able to get our first glimpses into the safe to find... two more safes! That REALLY has our curiousity. There's also lots of books and papers and what we like to call "the mystery box". Even as we type this, we've got our people working on the safe... We hope to be in all the way soon.
Finally, but not by any means least, the baby that was admitted to the hospital last week was discharged today - she is looking much healthier and she even got a visit from her mother, who is still in the hospital.
Nswaki, the girl from the Pines, unfortunately may not be coming home by Friday - she may still need more IV antibiotics, but her condition is still improving.
As the week is drawing to an end, we are realizing how much we'll miss seeing these kids and hearing their voices as they play and sing.
Today's devotion was on 1 Peter 4.
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Kevin Barber Today we really got to see the wildlife in Africa, and killed much of it. Jenny was welcomed by a toad in the bathroom this morning, Anne took on and defeated an "African Killer Wasp of Death" (I think it was just a normal wasp), Scott killed two bees, and Mama Agnus and Mama Gift (the house mothers) showed us how to get really, really fresh chicken... let's just say we now know what "running around like a chicken with its head cut off" looks like.
On to more serious matters (not too serious, though), we continued with our painting extravaganza, completing the painting in all 3 bedrooms and priming throughout the rest. The children even came in and helped with the painting; they were very happy to help. Jenny hung curtains in the library and K
ris created a beautiful etched-glass window (he attempted to learn the fine art of glass cutting - he didn't do too bad for a newbie).Tiffany taught the kids an "American" game of tag, the kids did well - they thought it was funny that they could run faster than us, even barefoot.
So, after a few people asked about it, we figured we'd update you on the safe... After renting a rotary hammer (basically, a small jackhammer), we were able to get our first glimpses into the safe to find... two more safes! That REALLY has our curiousity. There's also lots of books and papers and what we like to call "the mystery box". Even as we type this, we've got our people working on the safe... We hope to be in all the way soon.
Finally, but not by any means least, the baby that was admitted to the hospital last week was discharged today - she is looking much healthier and she even got a visit from her mother, who is still in the hospital.
Nswaki, the girl from the Pines, unfortunately may not be coming home by Friday - she may still need more IV antibiotics, but her condition is still improving.
As the week is drawing to an end, we are realizing how much we'll miss seeing these kids and hearing their voices as they play and sing.
Today's devotion was on 1 Peter 4.
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