Zamlife

Well, friends, it's been awhile. Once again I have completely failed to get a "Thoughtful Thursday" post up on the blog on a Thursday. Maybe one of these days I'll get on a regular schedule of blogging. I do have a pretty good excuse this time though - FOOD POISONING! And let me just tell you, it was not fun. at. all. This last week was spent mostly in bed. Jacob took very good care of me; even had to prick my finger(s) to confirm I didn't have malaria. Husband of the year! I'm happy to say that I am now feeling much, much better so I figured I'd hop on my blog site to give you guys an update on life here.

1.       Water 282 is growing! We hired 2 new video specialists here who are out in the field now wrapping things up for 2015 wells. We spent some time training them in October, and we really enjoyed getting to know them. They both seem to be passionate about what we at Water 282 are doing. We are really excited to have them join our team!

2.       We finally got a car! Big Bertha's close to 20 years old, but we absolutely love her. Jacob went without a car here for his first 2 years. I honestly don't know how he did it. He eventually got a motorbike but didn't like driving it so much in Lusaka traffic. And, I don't blame him :).

3.       We got an oven! One that isn't the size of a microwave, and I can actually cook two things at the same time. It makes me super happy. It's the small things, right?

4.       The President of Zambia passed away recently so the country has been mourning for the last 14 days. He was laid to rest today (Nov. 11th). There has been a little bit of uncertainty among the people here, but we are praying for a peaceful transition.

5.       We have friends!!! Like real, awesome, God-loving friends :). Over the past few months we have met some incredible people, and we couldn't be more thankful for the Christ-like community we have with them. Thanksgiving is coming up soon and this will be the first big holiday I will spend away from my family in the states :(. I miss you guys SO much! It helps that we have great friends here who are also far from their loved ones and recognize the importance of being together as a "Zambian" family during the holidays.

6.       Also, I've become a pro at cooking. To all those who question this statement...just ask my husband :).

Our (my) new stove!

Some of my incredible friends at Zambia fashion week

This is the line for the viewing to see President Sata. It was crazy long - extended both ways down a major hwy as well as down side streets. 

Happy Tuesday you guys! Love and miss you all a TON!!!