Home for 6 months

Our little corner of Zambia for the next 6 months

Well, we have arrived. A little late due to the bus from Birmingham to the airport being a lot late. But we are here. Our enforced 24hrs in Heathrow was in fact very relaxing and meant we actually spent time together rather than busy busy getting to Zambia.

It is paradise here, but at the same time is horrendously hard. Situations, problems and issues seem to be relentless as they impact on our friends around us. A young boy we know did well in his grade 7 school exams and now is going to secondary school. But he has to leave at 05.00 to get to school because it starts early and is a long way to travel. Even the weather can be idyllic and harsh almost simultaneously, beautiful blue skies but the sun is harsh to the skin and eyes.

With our involvement with people, the church and the school we can see tremendous good and grinding difficulties. We thank God for the good and ask him to give us wisdom to deal with the bad. And rejoice always.

It really knows how to rain here!