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ELIAS

We haven't had any internet access so this is a little late:

Death is something that Africa and the people of Africa have to deal with continually, to the point where it sometimes seems like it has no effect on the bereaved. In our short time here we've begun to see and experience this. It's like Africa in a way has become numb to death. We all know however that this is not the case and that hurt is deeper than we'll ever see. We should be thankful for the lives we have and the fact that death is not a common experience for us to have to deal with. 

Elias' father passed away on Friday. Elias is our friend, "tour guide" and employee here at O.W.Y. and we'd appreciate your prayer for him and the whole family circle at this time.

Love,

Jonny/Emma

CASA DE INNOCENCIA

A little 4 month old baby named Innocencia comes to Bernadette every week with her aunt to the clinic to collect her baby milk. Bernadette wanted to help Innocencia and her aunt by helping put the roof on their house before rainy season comes in January. Bernadette paid for all the materials and labour needed. On Monday Jonny went to help gather grass for the roof to lay onto a newly constructed bamboo roof frame. Late on in the afternoon I came with the camera to get a few pics of what was happening. We'll put these up soon. 

There are 4 people living in the house, Innocencia, her aunt and two boys. Innocencia's mother died during childbirth so this is why she lives with her aunt. Her aunt is widowed. As part of O.W.Y Bernadette chooses very carefully the people she helps outside the project. Bernadette helps those in the worst circumstances, facing daily problems. 

Read James 1:27 to get a better picture of O.W.Y's mandate.

Also, pray for Lucas's family, his baby daughter is now sick and he has malaria. They're really going through a hard time at the moment. 

Love,

Jonny/Emma

GLORY GLORY TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Imagine spurs got relegated? What's going on with them? I'm missing the football lads, can't wait to get home to watching spurs on a sunday afternoon. (I'll probably regret saying that)

The Ramos revolution has ceased. Harry Redknapp? I don't know. All will be revealed. 

Chao,

Jonny

MAMA GABOUSA

So Mama Gabousa came to visit O.W.Y this week. for those of you who don't know who mama Gabousa is...she's the first lady of Mozambique. The presidents wife. So it was a pretty big deal. We had to get the place ready for her arriving so we were pretty busy. She came at about 7:30am on Monday morning and stayed for about half an hour, walking around looking at the clinic, school and meeting the children. She was interested in the work going on and when she was interviewed for the radio said she really enjoyed getting to see O.W.Y. This shows how significant the work of O.W.Y is that she would come to visit and Bernadette was very encouraged by this. She was nervous before hand but coped well.

Other News :

• We're obsessed with LOST. We started watching season one on Friday and haven't stopped since.
  
• We're now starting to prepare for graduation coming up at the beginning of November.
• We're going swimming in the river on Saturday with Elias.
• Hippos and Crocodiles also swim there.
• Mocuba is beautiful.

Love,

Jonny/Emma

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