Bri and I were asked to help out at an Athletics meet today. We figured we would just help make sure the kids stayed where they were supposed to or something. When we got there, however, we found out I was an official score keeper and Bri was a judge on the field. Neither of us had any idea what we were doing at first ;) And for my job, there wasn't any room for errors without a whole school getting mad. We were also told that it was going to be very cold today, so we went to the meet in our winter gear. It was actually REALLY hot today, and we were baking in the sun. Thankfully, I keep sunscreen in my backpack, but with this African sun we burn in about 10 minutes. It is amazing what a day in this hot sun will do to our energy! We are both ready to pass out and it's only 6 in the evening. Allen was telling us that the girls, especially Nosi and her sister, have been asking about us all week. We are very excited to get back to school and spend some time with them tomorrow. Please continue to pray for our time with these girls!
This one is for my Dad. This is their version of coffee... it is a powder that you mix in with water (kind of like hot chocolate) They usually put about half a cup of full cream and 2 scoops of sugar with it ;)
This was the official table where I spent my day doing a lot of writing and cheering on the Rivermead kids.
Bri's second trip up for my sunscreen.
South African's LOVE their cooking oil. This is a picture of an aisle in their grocery store. I have never seen so much oil!
Steers is South Africa's version of McDonald's.
Bri and Gloria waiting for their food.
Here they eat everything with a fork and knife.
They even have little plastic forks to eat chips (french fries) with.
3 comments:
Allen told you to be flexible and I guess he knew what he was talking about! :)
It looks like it was a good day. I guess Dad will have to bring his own coffee if we ever make it to So. Africa! ;)
Thanks for all of the great pictures. They really help those of us who have never been there have a better understanding of what it is like.
We are praying for your relationships with the girls at the school and more importantly, their relationships with the Lord.
Love you!
Mom
Again, good thing you two are being flexible! It sounds like the name of the game for So. Africa!
Love the fork & knife thing with the hamburger & french fries. I'm sure they think we are dirty Americans for eating those with our fingers. ;)
Still loving the pictures and blogs. You two are doing a wonderful job keeping them up and making us feel a part of your trip.
Love you,
Mom
Thanks for posting! We are reading every one and we think of you and pray for you often. God Bless!
JJAG Hanson
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