Saying Good-Bye to March

The months are flying by. I can't believe we have been back in Zambia for six months. It has never taken me so long to unpack and organize as it has this time, but our storage shed is not far from being completed.



Our storage building should be completed by the end of April.

Our first school term for the year is almost over. In Zambia, the children have three months off during the year: April, August and December. Wes and I have enjoyed teaching the children, and had our best time with the children last Friday. Wes found that “Duck, Duck, Goose,” and relays were a much bigger hit than Kick Ball. I’m really enjoying art with the children, and it is fun to see their interest in trying new things.

Our two new teachers, Diana and Carolyn, and our Zambian teachers, Hildah and Abby are doing a great job, and we are beginning to see the fruits of their labors. Muchoni’s prayer request one Wednesday night was that he would learn English. It is exciting to hear him putting together more and more sentences in English. There are still some frustrations and a few tears when the children can’t quite figure out how to say or write something in English. Wes and I know their pain when we try to speak Tonga.

The rainy season is coming to an end. This makes me happy and sad. I love the rain because everything is green and we are able to have some nice plants in the yard. Wes has gone a bit crazy buying me plants, but I'm loving it so I won't complain.



One of four rose bushes that Wes has bought for our yard.

 There are some challenging days here at New Day, but whenever we spend time with the children, all the problems just seem to fade into the background!




Axer loves to give hugs, and Mama Lala loves to receive them.

Cynthia, looking pretty "smart" in Papa Wes' hat and sunglasses.