Has it really been over a week since I wrote on my blog? Well, a brief overview... I went out with a pastor on Friday night to show the Jesus film to a group of people in a language commonly spoken here. We had about 250 people show up. We drove into a big soccer field of sand and set up a screen on the land rover, announced on a loudspeaker that we were having a movie about Jesus and everyone was invited, and they came. It was really cool. That would not happen in the U.S. A bunch of my roommates and other nurses came too, it was nice to talk to the kids after the movie and sing Carry my Load.
Then on Saturday, I was more adventurous than I think I've ever been. After some convincing from a friend, I signed up for the Hydroplant/Coffee Mountain Excursion. A day trip to an old hydroelectric plant by a river. We drove about 1 1/2 hours through mud that was 2 feet (or more) deep in some places. It was amazing, painful, and exhilarating. We got there, we hiked over some big rocks, following the guys with the machete's. There were some areas swarming with Fire ants that bite. So we had to run through those spots (except the rocky/steep places where we just got eaten). Then we jumped off a short rock into the river and swam across. Yes, with all my clothes on, carrying my water bottle, I swam, not walked across the river. The current was a bit strong in some places but I made it!! Then, after hiking more, we made it back to the cars, except on the wrong side of the river- so many people swam a longer distance across the river. I got a ride in a man's canoe! It was so cool!
During the nurses devotion time, where someone shares a thought from the bible, we took time out to think about the verse in James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like the shifting shadows.
unfortunately, Pictures will have to wait, as after 1/2 hour and 1 chapter of my book, the pictures still will not upload... Sorry-O!
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Young lady, this is your Father. While God is a gracious and loving protector, we should not tempt demons, by swimming with snakes, canoeing through crocodile infested waters, or dancing over mounds of fire ants. While I am not squemish about such things, your Mother has a delicate posture towards her children's safety. If you go to town again, you should buy a machette. Some pirates have captured 80 boats this year near where you are, and held them for ransom. One of the largest ships is from Liberia. You might need a BIG knife to defend yourself. I wish you had continued your Karate lessons. If pirates do encounter you, just tell them you are Ben Cabot's Daughter. You won't be harmed.
By the way we had a blizzard of snow today. I counld not see the hill from my window at work. See you soon. Love The Pappy.
If my vote counts . . . mark me on the side of The Pappy.
Maybe you'd better save the pictures for after you get home - just to save your mothers posture!
What a hoot you guys are!
God Love ya . . .
bo
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