· We just wanted to introduce ourselves before we begin sharing
all the wonderful details about this past week!
· Kate: Hello, my name is Kate. Ok, so I absolutely love Zambia
and I am obsessed with sleeping under my mosquito net and playing volleyball in
the Zambian rain. My feet are in an eternal state of dysfunction and I love
wrestling with our pet goat, Billy.
· Sarita: Hola! I love watching the sunsets and waking early in
the morning to watch sunrises. Oh the purple trees. I love the color purple. I
have been attacked by two baboons and my passions are painting. I wish I could
sing like the Zambians!
Thank you for your time in getting to know
us! We are excited to see you all very soon and here we have the latest info on
our Macha Journey.
Climbing to the Heights of the Earth
· On Sunday, the whole team, and we mean the entire team climbed
an 85 foot ladder to the top of the water tower. We gathered together at the
top and watched the beautiful sunset. The team was able to spend some quiet
time worshipping our Lord for His beautiful creations.
Helping Babies Breathe
· Tuesday, many of the girls participated in a teaching on the
importance and skill of helping a newborn baby breathe. The girls taught two
three hour sessions to first year nursing students in Macha. The students were
very engaged and loved demonstrating their knowledge of a new topic and skill!
Nicki’s Birthday & Harvest Party
·
The team celebrated Nicki’s birthday on Friday in Zambian fashion. One of our good friends,
Jailos, was able to distract Nicki while playing volleyball by singing happy
birthday to her. A couple of the girls grabbed a few hidden water buckets and
dumped them on Nicki! Nicki received a chitenge, card, and a funfetti cake! We
topped off the night with singing Taylor Swift’s, 22.
· This past Friday, the team celebrated the ending of October by throwing a Harvest Party. The leaders included Sarita, Kate, Emmy, and Ashley. The girls arrived in costumes created by anything and everything we could find in our hostile, or on the ground. Each character walked down a runway, acted out their character, and were able to get their pictures taken. After these fun festivities, we indulged in a funfetti cake for Nicki and a pumpkin cake for Fall. When everyone’s belly’s were screaming, everyone participated in a talent show prepared days before. Talents included reenactment of the Lion King, African drumming, a song by Alvin and the Chipmunks, juggling, wrist flopping, a skit on the team by the leaders, stories by Fari Kate, and a rap about our journey in Zambia. Emmy and Ashley announced the talents and even through in some fall related jokes while balancing on each others legs.
Here Comes the Bride: Dancing down the
runway
· Our wonderful and cook and housekeeper from Zimba got married
on Saturday last week and we were invited! We travelled three hours to get
there and it was well worth it. Susan wore a beautiful white gown and her
accent colors were green and purple. During the procession, there are children
dancers who make their way down the isle. Then comes the bridal party who also
dance. Antoine came in a close third and strutted his way down the isle as he
waited for his bride. The guest were all over the isle dancing and praising.
There was dancing in between all the acts! Susan came in next with her father
and then the ceremony begin and they were married!
· The guests were insistent on getting us to dance with them but
every time we did, the music stopped!
· We were able to reconnect with everyone after the ceremony
during lunch and then spend some time at the market before leaving for home.
· There was so much joy and happiness even though our time was
short. The family’s were so excited for this union and we can say for the team,
we were able to learn about a godly marriage.
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