de breeze done blow

Kushay,

de breeze done blow, last week the hamatan winds came in and blew very strong, even cold. Had to close the windows at night for 3 nights and use light blankets, can you imagine such a thing :)

Last Weds. we didn't even sweat one drop! It was cool out and very comfortable, although the strong winds dried everything and even our skin started to get dry. It was funny though to see people in winter coats and hats.

The dust is strong during this dry season and the heat is coming back already this week.... so much for a long winter. The dry season is hard on the feet, the dust drys them out too much. I have been soaking them and scrubbing with a strong brush and then putting lots of cream, they are looking like "normal" feet again.

Lyam and Shelby have recovered well from the Malaria, now DJ and Lorelle are on the medication. They both came down this week with Malaria, but we are confident they are responding well to the medication.

We know that it takes time to settle and get used to the seasons and colds/flus etc in a new environment so we are being patient day to day.

The ministry is still a wonderful highlight of our week and we continue to have more people requesting studies.

For convention one of the young brothers in our hall made a special effort to invite one of Dennis studies from Juba. Juba is a good 2 hours plus of travel time from the stadium, yet after convention on Friday, young Emanual took transport, changing at junctions and walking a lot, to Juba. He invited the study and he came the next day with Emanual, what a zeal shown and what a blessing from the determination of the young brother.

On January 1 the service group met in Regent Village, a very nice place to preach with great response, but too outlying to reach regularly, we only preach there once or twice a year. Some of the brothers left their homes at 6 am to make the service group at 9. They walk most of the way as it would be 4 to 5 transport junctions which would cost more than a days pay for them.

When in Regent Village I saw a wonderful puppy, but was not looking :)
Following week Shelby saw some in town in the ministry and asked daddy if she could get one..... when I took her to get one, they really were not healthy, so we could not get one of that litter. I took her to Regent Village and she quickly fell in love with little Ludo *prounounced Lue Dough) We also brought home his brother who I had seen in service on January 1. His name is Eagle, from Isaih 40:31,

"those hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will mount up like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. they will walk and not tire out"

Shelby and I have begun regular pioneering and this scripture is truly our comfort and fortification.

Please note that last week both Shelby and I added a post, so two last week, just one this week though :)

We all send our love and greetings!
May Jehovah be with You,
Lorie