Volunteer Fun

Caleb on the Basketball Court

Ben crashing the game with his own game of chase

This is a painting by a man depicting some of the horrors of the war here in the spring.

We've been having a great time with the young man, Zach, that came from our home church. We haven't been able to do quite as much due to more worries of security and just a smaller number team. We don't often get to host just one person, but we've been glad to have him.

Mike and sometimes Ben and I as well have been hitting a few of our favorite spots with him trying to drum up new interest and find seekers. The guys have done fairly well. I can't say that Ben and I have found a lot, partly due to his inability to sit still. I have enjoyed my time in Vridi reconnecting with old friends and greeting new ones.

Because of the bus accident I mentioned a few days ago, there has been much sadness. I have been glad to see that my friend who lost her husband seems to be dealing OK. She was so distraught in those first days, that I was worried. I still feel so bad for her, but it looks like God has wrapped comforting arms around her. The first of last week, I found out that another acquaintance of mine was in the bus. She is someone I spoken with often, I just hadn't gotten around to sharing stories. I had thought on Wednesday about how open she seemed with me right now and had thought I'd try to see if I could sit down with her next time I saw her. On Friday of that same week, she was on the bus. Now that is an opportunity I'll never have. She also left 3 small children behind.

The kids and I have taken the last couple of afternoons to do our own work in the neighborhood, or at least attempt to. Thursday we tried a little Bball game. Caleb got in some play time and so did Karis, but the court was in the sun. Our play time choice of around 4 wasn't so great. They got a little too hot to fast. I think we may try a little later next time. Ben led a parade of children around the court in the middle of the game. They followed him like the pied piper wanting a chance to play with his soccer ball, or touch his hair or his skin. He thought the whole thing was quite amusing. With all of the madness going on, I didn't get to talk to anyone. I kept my eyes glued on the little running white baby and tried to keep from losing sight of him. I didn't even get a picture of Karis playing because Ben was so hard to watch. It was fun, but stressful. I'd hoped to sit and chat with some ladies while the kids played, but there was a lot going on and too many danger zones! Friday we just walked around the neighborhood greeting those we've missed. Walks with Ben are never dull.

We are now waiting for our old teammates and sweet little dog to arrive. They are on their way from Ghana and we can't wait to see them all. Ben is so excited about something named Daisy, that he can't seem to place, but wants to meet. It will be so good to have a dog again!

We are looking forward to a few more good days with Zach and lots of catching up with the Moodys! Hopefully I'll have more photos and stories soon.

With Love,
Heather