I had a long newsy e-mail but lost the whole thing when the computer jumped and the time ran out. There are no Christmas trees here in Suguta. At 90 degrees it doesn't seem like that special day. I bought all the street kids suckers yesterday and today to celebrate. It was special for them. My neighbors prepared goat meat, potatoes and other stuff and invited me to lunch today. I met the goat this morning before his fate. It goes that way somedays in the life of a goat.
I am thinking of all of you on this special today, especially the chidlren: Taylor, James, Lauren, Riley, Cameron, Benjamin Weldon, Blaze, Justin, Willow, Sienna, Angel, Summer, Hunter,-I'm thinking of each of them but don't have time to list them all.
It's good to have our new son-in-law, Chris. We are blessed-a new son-in-law every year; this year Chris-last year Bill. Make sure you praise the Lord for me as though I was there for your celebration.
There is a strain on one in adjusting to such a different culture and the heat but I have no complaints as I have freedom and energy in my teaching. I am learning our Father and Lord are infinitely comforting.
It's been a good week over ten hours of teaching and the men are always eager to learn and very responsive. Many do not read or write but draw pictures and have that look of understanding and appreciation in their eyes.
I'm going to shut this down before I run out of time again. Thanks you all for holding me up in this time in my life. I believe it's worthwhile. Love to all as you celebrate this special occasion- where would we all be if Christ had not come to be our Savior? Praise the Lord. Cliff
