Long Absence

I begin with an apology for all of you who regularly check this blog.  I know that there has been a long absence.  After 2 great teams visiting in October and November which took all of my time, Sena and I returned to the US.  It is good to have some time to spend with family, especially those 2 cute grandchildren!
Benedict returns this weekend.  I will give you some updates from Zambia and my conversations with him.
* The rains have come!  Things are very green, there has been lots of water, and Willy even had to mow the grass in our backyard.  (For those of you who have been there in the dry season, you know that is quite something.)
*  This week during a big rain and wind storm, one of the electric poles that is on Paddy Doyle's property across the road and that services our property, went down.  That means that there is no electricity for the time being to our Village.  They have hooked up a generator so at least they have water.  Just think about life without electricity and you know the difficulties that they face.
*  The Alan Patty family from Texas have arrived for the month of December while the Schwartzes and Kamaus are in the states.  I'm sure they will have many stories, especially with no electricity.
*  Pastor Emmanuel Lusumpa and his family have moved into the Village.
*  The grant to proceed on the chicken project has now been signed so that work can begin on building the houses to raise broilers to sell.
It is a busy place and God is at work.  The children are doing well, and have this month of December off as a vacation.
Blessings to all of you who care about what is happening, who pray for us, and who read this blog.