Sunday, March 23

From Ian (9):I like it here.  I met Meshack and Frank today.  The people are more friendly than American people.  I played baseball and basketball with all the kids.  I really really like Joseph's kid JJ (Joseph Junior).  I would rather live here than in America.  Is grandma worried to death about us?  I love the food.  They have the best chicken.  Ian wants you to know that he didn't actually do the typing, he just said the words so if there are any mis-spellings then it is Tannen's fault.  South African airlines is actually really good because the give us actual fool meals and a packet of stuff to play with.  We have walked a lot.  My new favorite pop is now Miranda Orange pop.  


From Dez (13):  I met Karen.  They have the best chicken here, it is better than KFCs.  I watched them pluck the chicken.  Tell Peyton that we turned really really really red but we didn't turn black.  I've met like 5 friends.  I got 4-5 marriage proposals.  They call us "Muzungus".  My first plane ride was pretty scary because I've never been in a plan before.  I played volleyball, basketball, and soccer.  Tell Grandma that we are all fine and she doesn't need to worry.  There was a gecko in the sink.  The kids loved the easter egg hunt.  They all loved their new shoes and shirt.  Tell mom that I want to live here.  I am going to hide in the bushes so that I can stay here for longer.  


From Tannen and Katie:Hey everyone.  It's been a great trip so far.  Everyone is acclimating well and we don't have any sick team members.  Today was the first day in Murundu village for those of us who arrived yesterday (Saturday).  Uncle Jack preached in the morning.  Hildah summarized his last 2 sermons (from previous years) which was pretty impressive.  Jonathan and Kangwa led the youth retreat. Katie, Mark, Abbi, Tannen, Hildah, Fena, and Maxwell and a few others who were in and out throughout the day spent the afternoon organizing and passing out the shoes and t-shirts that were donated (yes, we took pictures!).  That was actually quite a task and kept all of us busy until about 6 pm. Most of the kids didn't have any shoes and were really excited to receive them.  Every child got at least one shirt and we were able to find shoes that fit almost all them.  We plan to give more shoes and shirts out at the Debbie Joy School on Tuesday.  It's been cool how welcoming everyone's been and that they are excited to have us here.  Also how hospitable Dr T has been.