Hi Everyone,
We've just had an incredible week in Maamba. On our first day, we went for a walk that turned into a parade. Kids came from everywhere. I'm sure that some were even crawling out of the termite hills!! By the time we had walked to the orphanage there had to be at least 100 kids with us. We sang and played games with them, and then they walked us back to our lodge. Our whole team was totally pumped and forgot all about the spiders and creepy crawlies waiting beneath our beds....
The children in Maamba are really into WWE, and soon all of the guys had WWE nicknames. Triple H, John Cena, Oomaga, and Big Show. Something to laugh with them about.
We were able to share our "Tonga" song and skits in church. Ori even preached/gave a testimony, and Elysia did as well. They were all very well received. Even though we went as a work crew they wanted us to go on a Zambian song and dance tour. Ha ha.
We were able to get the orphanage completely painted (3 coats) outside, and 1-2 coats inside until they decided to change the color. (It was pink and a BOYS residence). We were able to be a part of the dedication ceremony and the church was so excited about the Bucks for Bricks campaign that we began in Canada that they were challenged to try to match what we had raised. They were BLOWN AWAY by the fact that people in Canada believed so strongly in their "little" project. We even were able to meet 19 of the orphans who will be living there. Please pray for the final red tape and finishing work to go smoothly.
This morning we said a sad farewell to our many new friends in Maamba as we boarded our rickety bus to travel to Livingstone. We had many people stop to wave at us as we left. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts will always remember the people of Maamba.
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It's great to hear from you again! Wow, what a blessing you have been and what a blessing you get back for all the love and care you brought to the people there!
Sounds like it was very hard leaving them all. What a privelage it is to be able to give your time and efforts, you get so much more back. God bless you guys!
Liz
It's so good to hear from you again. I can just picture the team being surrounded by all the children, it must have been beautiful. You are always in our prayer. Keep up the good work and God Bless you.
Lovingly, Victors mom.
Your love and enthusiasm for the children blessed many, I am sure.
I can't wait to see some pictures!
That's funny that they painted a boy's building pink!
We were very excited to hear that u had such a wonderful experience with all the children.If I were there I would want to bring them home we pray for all of you daily,trust everyone has been healthy we can hardly wait to hear all the stories and see all the pics.Hope u all enjoy Victoria Falls,the Lord continue to bless all and keep u in good health,talk again soon,Sandy Kristals mom we miss u Kristal
kristal babe...its your big sis... sounds like an amazing experience you're having..enjoy and embrace every moment of it..
will see you soon..we have had fun going thru all your drawers and cupboards in your room... YA RIGHT. just wanted to see if i could get a rise out of ya.. i see i did. :) i only went thru your top drawer of nightstand to listen to your iPod so i could sleep cuz i miss lover. :)
love you bunches,
trace
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