Robin's Missions

The Chicken roost in the Palm Trees
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The Dancing White Girl
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Try walking 4 miles to use the internet

So, I couldn't decide on a title... ALL are true...the chickens do sleep in palm trees...watch out for falling eggs!!! Free range chickens are overrated instead of being plump and edible, they're thick and scrawny...and pesky...cheeky creatures who try and steal anything they can eat...

It's December! Although cuddling up with a book and warm cup of something drinkable seems like it would be a good idea, I would be off my rocker if I did it! cricky! I'm so thrilled that rainy season is hanging on for dear life because it's about 90 during the day and drops to 60 at night...I can handle that! I'm praying that rainy season stays and stays and stays and stays!!!

It's been a neat weak-- this last Sunday we had visitors from Juba at church--a BIG deal since theres been government restricted travel for the last millenium it seems- there was much celebrating and all that jazz- so much that church was 5 hours-- after service we danced and sang up a storm- Some of the older Juba ladies told me it was an honor to be with a white woman who could dance African drums-- laugh away if you must, but I think I was designed to dance in Africa, just maybe not America- Hey, I had the same comment in South Africa and the Sudanese DTS also told me I'm a natural dancer, they're shocked-- i think it's great...and funny!

After church we had ice cold sodas...oh what a treat! Then it was off to the prision ministry which was neat..I got to give part of my testimony, tomorrow I'm going to be giving a talk-- we had 14 people come to know Jesus last week and we'll be teaching them more of the Bible this week!

Most of this week I've been hanging out with the Sudanese DTS--a great group of 6 students, I'm going to miss them when they leave on outreach-- Their lecture this week was missions, and i got to step in a day and teach! What a honor and what fun!!! God was at work for sure-- I had them wash eachothers feet at the end of the class (it all built up to that point) and grown Sudanese men were in tears-- it was powerful-- Sudanese men DON'T cry-- at least not where anyone can see them.

We also bonded over government issued mandatory menengitis shots..fun fun... hey at least this was FREE!!!

This is a note for Grandpa Burt..you'll be pleased to know Samaritan's purse is alive and active in Yei; they're doing A LOT of good!!! :)

Life here is good, and the reality is that I'm living in a 3rd world country- trash, hard work, and not the American living standard. A place where, until the recent past, war was an everyday reality and most people live like each meal is their last.Where fighting between tribes or the north and south strikes fear that peace may not be forever. Though i still find it amusing to stand in the dinner line with a man with an AK-47 strapped to his back--i've really seen more fire power now than in my entire life! I have to admidt I'm enjoying pumping my own water (for EVERYTHING) because it gives you the arm workout without having to pay gym fees...oh feel the burn...

Really, I am loving it--some moments are hard- if you ask me to eat dried fish soup and their version of boiled greens once more i might scream...but silently, i suck it up and keep going...Hey there are good moments of tasty meat and such..mmmm...

Love to you all!
Robin