This week has been a little slow as Anna and I just sit at the house waiting for kids to come in to get their updates done! It is good though to have time to sit, talk, read and hangout. Usually we help Patricia out with the chores around the house/office.
This past week Anna and I have been sleeping at Martha's house. She has just gotten in to her new house, so most nights consist of a little unpacking, chatting and watching "Friends" (she has the complete set on DVD!) I love chatting with Martha because she says things VERY straight forward...I wish all people were like that! Sure it hurts BUT we don't spend 15 minutes on the subject that could take only 2 minutes! The other night we made a huge batch of popcorn and ate it all! The Slagter family would be proud with the amount we put away! :)
We found out a couple days ago that Gary, the president and founder of EOH, is coming to Zambia on the 2nd of October! Anna and I are both really excited; we met Gary when we were in our training in Texas and then again in the airport before we took off to Washington D.C.! We are excited to hear from him and to get to know his heart a little more!
Friday Anna and I were able to work on around 20 updates...it was great we got them done in almost 2 hours...which is really good! BUT my favorite part--we packed 40 people(5 women and the rest kids) into a 30 passenger bus! Yeah it was a little squished but I had the most amazing time! It was only a 15 minute drive but the kids sang the whole way back...two of the girls that led the songs were AMAZING singers and the kids sang with such heart! It was amazing...for lack of a better word! :)
On Tuesday night, on our way to Martha's house, we stopped by a funeral wake. Martha said that most times these wakes go on for at least 3 days sometimes more! The women are in the house and the men are outside, when you come to the house you remove your shoes and enter the room knealing, you then go around the room shaking all of the womens hands and then find a spot alongside the wall to morn with the women. Anna and I were the only white women there and were not informed that we should be wearing our traditional wraps...so we stuck out! I really had no clue who it was for but was shanken later when I found out it was for a young man (22 yrs. old) who loved the Lord. 22 yrs. old...that is me, I am 22 yrs. old! I am unsure how he passed but it was hard on all the people there...including myself! I thank God for everyday I have with these people and their hearts!
Thank GOD for everything and everyday you have to further HIS kingdom!*Grandpa Slagter - Much love and hugs go out to my whole family in this time! I am praying non-stop for all of you!
*My sister, Hillary's back...she is ALIVE! ;)
*Dusty and his time with the family! Wish I was there with you, no worries though I am living it up over here for you!
*Little baby Sir!
*Jeremiah and Krista as they prepare for a life together! :) CONGRATULATIONS!
5 comments:
Talia!
I'm so thrilled to hear of the wonderfully positive expeiences you are having there. We miss you here but; I know that you are where God wants you to be at this time. He always knows exactly how to get you, exactly where he wants you, at exactly the time He wants you there! Isn't it great to know that He is in control.
We love you Sweetie! Keep up the good work!
Nae
Funny that you say that "He is in control" Anna and I both have a thing where we sing that quite often! GOD IS IN CONTROL! LOVE YOU NAE!
Hey Nutter Butter!! I'm going to call you that for awhile, because I can. I love your pictures, I miss seeing your face and hearing your contagious laugh. I'm sure all the people love you for that down there and I'm glad to hear God is using your amazing outgoing personality and spirit to bless people down there and learn so much yourself! It is so awesome to hear your stories every update and keep seeing how God is working and blessing you guys, even through the little things.
My cousin Lisa Poppema is going to have a baby too! So that is exciting and I get married in only 41 days!! Crazy how fast time flies for you and me.
Love you Nutter Butter! Glad to see God's blessings on answering your prayers too!!
Nattie Jean,
Isn't God great!! Hearing your escapades in Africa make me know you are exactly where you are supposed to be!!Life's finality is such a stunner I pray for that young believer's family and all who know him/them. BAby, to live your life's dream out like this is such a blessing!! Enjoy and Praise!
Mom
Nut!
Love the blog! Glad things are going so well for you! Also glad you haven't been married off yet!! I still have some eligible bachelors for you here you know! I miss you and it was soo good to see your pretty face in the pictures!!! Keep up the good work! I love you soooooooo much!!!
Lindsey
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