Day 8 - Br-r-r-r

This morning was our coldest...isn't that strange..being in Africa in July and being cold! It was 43 when we woke.
We were planning to prepare a big breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast....but the power went out.
So off to our morning Bible study with the staff without coffee and quite cold. This makes us appreciate what we take for granted everyday at home.
Bible study was wonderful....from Psalm 66. David talked about how God uses suffering in our lives for His good purposes.
Off to GAMES. We loved doing relays, singing, stamping and playdough creations. Michael played the guitar for music. The children had never seen a guitar and they loved it. Mirriam prayed at closing thanking God for teacher Mike and his "banjo".
Melissa, Linda, and I sat at the cottages after lunch while the children napped and mamas had training with Nancy.
After dinner we got to read in the cottages. The children love reading! They are so attentive and are interacting more with us now. They're tugging hard at our hearts.
In the front of one of the books, someone had written the verse from Jeremiah..."For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Its exciting to think of the plans God has for these precious children, whom He has called out of dire circumstances to His wonderful provision for them here at Rafiki.
Thanks for remembering us!

With love,
Susan