living and learning

We finally have internet for a few minutes so I wanted to be sure to update you all on my trip so far. It has been such a blessing being here with these people. They are so loving and hospitable. They share the little they have without thinking twice about it. Everytime the kids see us coming they call us "brunee" which means white people. They flock to us and we get to love on them! I can't wait to show you all pictures and tell the stories that I already have. I have been able to help at the local government run clinic just down the road from where we are staying. It is an interesting challenge helping here. It is hard because you can't understand them but once you break that barrier you are really able to help. The need is so great and it is a blessing to help in anyway. Today we were able to go to a village about 20 minutes from where we are staying and give free medicine and consultation to the people. We saw over 80 people in a matter of hours and over 90% of them had malaria. Unfortunately, there was more need than we had medicine but we were still able to pray with them and give other medication that we had. So far my time here has been such a blessing. It hasn't always been easy though..showering in the rain, flushing the toilet by pouring water down it and sweating all night is not easy, but the Lord has been so faithful to us and we are excited to continue this journey! I will update more as I can! Thank you for your prayers..keep them coming! Until all have heard, Mary PS so far, no sickness on the team! Praise the Lord!!