Hello!
Our time in Mbeya is passing so quickly! We've had such a good time. Today I went to the ladies meeting with Angela and Norma - I was allowed to go because I am a girl sheep. The ladies started to dance while we were singing, they were very very good at it! I joined in a bit because the music was so great and I just couldn't keep my feet still. I wasn't as good as those African ladies though... They wear such lovely bright clothes too, a bit like my bright yellow fur but all sorts of colours. They made us feel so special, and they asked us to send their love to everyone in the Link Church.
Friday 30 November 2007
Wednesday 28 November 2007
It's raining here...
Hello again!
We're having a good time at the conference. Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela are very busy meeting all the people who have come and preaching to the pastors and groups of women. They are very good to listen to as well, the people love to hear what they say about God and the Bible. I'm not preaching because sheep don't do that sort of thing, although Jesus thought we make very good examples for some of the things He preached about. I'm having a lovely time meeting people and making new friends, that's what I like best!
It's started to rain now with lots of loud thunder. I think it might be the rainy season starting. I got a bit of a fright the first time I heard the thunder and my yellow fur almost turned white! But I'm used to it now so it's all OK.
I saw Nico's message about his sore tooth, I hope you are feeling better now Nico!
We're having a good time at the conference. Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela are very busy meeting all the people who have come and preaching to the pastors and groups of women. They are very good to listen to as well, the people love to hear what they say about God and the Bible. I'm not preaching because sheep don't do that sort of thing, although Jesus thought we make very good examples for some of the things He preached about. I'm having a lovely time meeting people and making new friends, that's what I like best!
It's started to rain now with lots of loud thunder. I think it might be the rainy season starting. I got a bit of a fright the first time I heard the thunder and my yellow fur almost turned white! But I'm used to it now so it's all OK.
I saw Nico's message about his sore tooth, I hope you are feeling better now Nico!
Tuesday 27 November 2007
We saw lots of animals!
Hello!
Yesterday we had our long drive down to Mbeya. It took hours and hours, but I had fun being with Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela. They are looking after me very well. The most exciting bit of our journey was all the animals we saw. There was an elephant, a zebra, impalas, baboons, a giraffe and some warthogs! It reminded me of when I was in Africa before with Sarah and her family because we saw lots of animals then too. My favourites are still the warthogs though because they remind me of Pumba!
Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela are here to speak at a big conference. They would really like the boys and girls in KFC to pray for them while they are there. There will be about 350 pastors at the conference and they have to speak to them all at a lot of sessions. It's going to be exciting, though, because we're looking forward to what God will do for all our friends here!
Yesterday we had our long drive down to Mbeya. It took hours and hours, but I had fun being with Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela. They are looking after me very well. The most exciting bit of our journey was all the animals we saw. There was an elephant, a zebra, impalas, baboons, a giraffe and some warthogs! It reminded me of when I was in Africa before with Sarah and her family because we saw lots of animals then too. My favourites are still the warthogs though because they remind me of Pumba!
Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela are here to speak at a big conference. They would really like the boys and girls in KFC to pray for them while they are there. There will be about 350 pastors at the conference and they have to speak to them all at a lot of sessions. It's going to be exciting, though, because we're looking forward to what God will do for all our friends here!
Sunday 25 November 2007
Tidy children here!
Hello everyone!
Since I last wrote on my blog I've visited another orphanage, which was up in the hills above Morogoro. 35 children live there, but they don't have many rooms so the children have to all share a bed so everyone can be fitted in. They just have one shower (it was a bit muddy too) and one toilet for everyone too. I was pleased to hear that they will move into a better house at the end of next year. There were some guard dogs in a cage in the garden - the cage was quite big compared to the children's rooms!
I was very impressed by how neat and tidy the children kept their rooms. It can't be easy with so many people sharing, I expect they all help each other. The smaller children had lots of nice toys at the bottom of their bunks and in their living room. That was nice to see as I know the boys and girls in KFC like to have toys in their rooms too. They had a beautiful garden and I just loved the views of the mountains. They had pawpaws, bananas and mangoes growing in the garden too - you wouldn't believe the size of the mangoes, they were bigger than me! But it was a steep climb up the hill to the house - I can't imagine what it must be like carrying their food and everything up there, it must be very hard for them. The road was muddy too, and full of potholes, I was so glad I didn't have to walk! We saw a cute little monkey on our way back too!
The children were all at school while we were there which was a shame as I couldn't get my photo taken with them. They have to walk down that steep, muddy hill every time they go to school, and all the way back up again at hometime.
Tomorrow (Monday) we leave for Mbeya where we will stay for a week. It's a 9 hour journey, so I'm glad we're going in a car rather than a bus this time! We pass a game park on the way. Norma and Angela told me we might see some animals as we pass - we all really hope we do!
Since I last wrote on my blog I've visited another orphanage, which was up in the hills above Morogoro. 35 children live there, but they don't have many rooms so the children have to all share a bed so everyone can be fitted in. They just have one shower (it was a bit muddy too) and one toilet for everyone too. I was pleased to hear that they will move into a better house at the end of next year. There were some guard dogs in a cage in the garden - the cage was quite big compared to the children's rooms!
I was very impressed by how neat and tidy the children kept their rooms. It can't be easy with so many people sharing, I expect they all help each other. The smaller children had lots of nice toys at the bottom of their bunks and in their living room. That was nice to see as I know the boys and girls in KFC like to have toys in their rooms too. They had a beautiful garden and I just loved the views of the mountains. They had pawpaws, bananas and mangoes growing in the garden too - you wouldn't believe the size of the mangoes, they were bigger than me! But it was a steep climb up the hill to the house - I can't imagine what it must be like carrying their food and everything up there, it must be very hard for them. The road was muddy too, and full of potholes, I was so glad I didn't have to walk! We saw a cute little monkey on our way back too!
The children were all at school while we were there which was a shame as I couldn't get my photo taken with them. They have to walk down that steep, muddy hill every time they go to school, and all the way back up again at hometime.
Tomorrow (Monday) we leave for Mbeya where we will stay for a week. It's a 9 hour journey, so I'm glad we're going in a car rather than a bus this time! We pass a game park on the way. Norma and Angela told me we might see some animals as we pass - we all really hope we do!
Thursday 22 November 2007
Been to visit an orphanage!
Hello! We went to visit an orphanage today. I had a great time meeting the children there and got to play with some of them. We got our photos taken together so I can show you my new friends when we get back. They asked me to send their love to all the boys and girls in KFC.
It's been very hot today, but I'm getting used to that now with all the hot places I've been this year! I've still got my scarf on, but I might need to take it off soon if it doesn't cool down a bit.
It's been very hot today, but I'm getting used to that now with all the hot places I've been this year! I've still got my scarf on, but I might need to take it off soon if it doesn't cool down a bit.
Wednesday 21 November 2007
Another Adventure!
Hello everyone!
I'm already on a new adventure! I barely had time to wash my lovely yellow fur and my scarf before we left for Tanzania yesterday. We had to get up really really early to go to the airport, I didn't like that bit much as I'm not much of a morning sheep. We had a good flight, then when we arrived we travelled on to Morogorro which is where we're staying for the next few days. We're having a bit of a rest this morning, but Iain, Norma and Angela have to start teaching the people here about God this afternoon. That will be tiring for them after our long journey, so please keep praying!
I don't think I'll be able to put photos on my blog during this trip, but I'll keep in touch as much as possible to tell you all what we're doing!
I'm already on a new adventure! I barely had time to wash my lovely yellow fur and my scarf before we left for Tanzania yesterday. We had to get up really really early to go to the airport, I didn't like that bit much as I'm not much of a morning sheep. We had a good flight, then when we arrived we travelled on to Morogorro which is where we're staying for the next few days. We're having a bit of a rest this morning, but Iain, Norma and Angela have to start teaching the people here about God this afternoon. That will be tiring for them after our long journey, so please keep praying!
I don't think I'll be able to put photos on my blog during this trip, but I'll keep in touch as much as possible to tell you all what we're doing!
Saturday 3 November 2007
We're home!
Hello everyone! I'm home at last - this was my longest trip so far and I had a fantastic time! Before we came home Ruth and I spent a couple of days in Athens, Georgia with some of our friends from St James Church in Athens. It was so exciting for both of us to meet up with people we have met from St James, and to make some new friends too! We met some people who haven't been to Scotland before but said they would love to come over; I really hope they do!
We stayed with Dave and Carol Staton. They were very kind to us and looked after us so well. Bill and Vivien Arnold also took us out for the day - we went for lunch and they drove us around showing us lots of interesting places. Everyone wanted to know about our time in Brazil too. It was a nice restful break for us before coming home and we both really enjoyed it.
Me with Dave and Carol outside their house.
Me with Ruth outside St James Church
We stayed with Dave and Carol Staton. They were very kind to us and looked after us so well. Bill and Vivien Arnold also took us out for the day - we went for lunch and they drove us around showing us lots of interesting places. Everyone wanted to know about our time in Brazil too. It was a nice restful break for us before coming home and we both really enjoyed it.
Me with Dave and Carol outside their house.
Me with Ruth outside St James ChurchI was very surprised when I got home to find out that I'm going on another mission trip very soon! I'm going to Tanzania with Pastor Iain, Norma and Angela on November 20th! That'll just about give me time to unpack my suitcase and wash my lovely yellow fur before we leave on the next adventure...
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