We're now at a Dutch familie's home in town using their internet so it's good to see what you're all saying. Keep the comments a flowing. They make us happy.
So we've settled in well at Bernadettes getting to know her and the locals around Osivela wa Yesu (O.W.Y - the pre school and medical clinic complex) alot better. "The mother Teresa of Mozambique" (as we've named her) loves a good film at night and it's great just to spend time with her.
Our Portugese is improving as you constantly are greeting new people wherever you go. Pray that continues to improve as it makes things alot easier.
Emma has been teaching some English to the kids at the pre school and I have been helping make a gate. The gate is being fixed to the entrance wall we made with the C'stone team in July. The wall is still standing and it's looking alot different. The whole complex in general is looking alot different. The Dutch team that came in Aug worked really hard (probably 'cause they're nearly German) and you can see some of their work in the photos.
Yesterday we had a little trip into town on bikes that Bernadette hooked us up with, liscences and all. A local O.W.Y handyman called Elias took us on a guided tour yesterday which was a pleasure. Mocuba is not the "rural village'' we once thought it was, it's bigger than you think. In July we just didn't get to experience anything other than rats, the road to Malawi, Andrew's farts, Philippe, the wall and digging trenches. Mocuba is 'bonita'.
As always, we don't know when we'll get on tínterweb so I hope all is well and we'll hopefully get on soon. Keep praying.
Love
Jonny/Emma
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HI folks good to hear and see what your involved in. Joe & Marilyn
hello you two messers.
I am so jealous that you're in Afriiiica! Looks like you're having a great time. What's your accomodation like? Keep posting the photo's . .it keeps us nosy (nosey?) people satisfied. Looks like it's pretty hot also. Hoping you settle into work quickly and feel at home there . .although not too at home that you don't come back! Although if you do decide to spend the rest of your lives in Africa i promise to visit!
Portstewart is not as exciting as africa . . .but God is working here also. I'm settling life doing relay and living in seahaven drive!. I'm heading to derry today for the day! meeting bob for lunch and then going to Magee. I have to speak at their CU tonight, ahh!
I'll check up on you guys again soon. (Jonny- check out the twins songs on their bebo/feetforwings. .and em's . .i miss you!)
much love from ireland
Jude
Hey there!! Feeling very proud today when I was talking about both of you and what you're doing! Haven't been in touch as much as I should but knowing what you're both doing and seeing how it really does make a difference has made me think a lot about current situations! It's definitely inspiring to a lot of people! You're definitely making a change for the better! Thought I'd throw a bit of cheese in there but I do mean it! Stay safe. Kris with a "K"
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