Well we have been in Livingstone for two weeks now and slowly becoming familiar with our surroundings.
We are still without internet (I am writing from an internet cafe in town) but have managed to get a cell phone with which we can check our email - so we don't feel quite so far away.
There is so much that has happened in the last two weeks, I just wish I had the time to tell you all of it, but know that our God continues to be faithful. He has led us to a wonderful bible believing church and has allowed us to find some missionaries who can help us understand some of the cultural differences here in Zambia. The amazing thing is that these missionaries are from St Louis Missouri!!! You know the Lord has a sense of humor when he allows us to meet us with people from home when we are half way around the world!!
We have also met with the directors of two local orphanages who are wonderful Christian people and have offered to help us in any way possible
We still have not been able to file our applications for work permits but hope to get a lot closer to getting this accomplished this next week. We also hope to meet with the welfare department who will inform us of what we need to do to be able to take care of some of these orphans.
The need is great - as we walk or drive around town we see children just digging through the trash looking for food. We cannot wait to be able to help them in a bigger way than just giving them food.
This week we will be travelling to Kazangula which is a town about 40 miles west of Livingstone in hopes of finding a home to rent. We are considering moving so far from Livingstone as we hear the situation of the children is even more desperate there.
Please continue to pray for us as we seek the Lord for guidance in all of the decisions we have make over the next few weeks.
Thanks
Michelle
7 comments:
I will be praying that the LORD leads and directs you! Glad that you are feeling more settled in.
It is good to read this latest update. We are praying so much for you guys with all the changes and challenges of new and different things - some exciting and some frustrating and others probably very puzzling. Great to read of those who God has already put in place to help you. Praying for the right house in the right place. Our love, David and Margie
Oh my friend, it is so wonderful to hear from you! You have sooooooo been on my heart. We continue to pray for you and your precious family. We know the Father has every care and concern on your heart taken care of! We know He is about to move mountains that stand in your way.
Please know that you are prayed for! Thanks for the little update :) Come back when you can.
Thank you so much for the update! We will continue to pray for your family as you settle in!
~Kelly
living in AR now, in OK in July, and in Uganda in January, Lord willing!
Your are in our prayers Michelle and Gary. We are praying for your strength and that the good Lord will guide you and for your precious children to settle and enjoy this amazing journey.
Great to hear your news, Michelle. We thank God for answering prayers and His faithfulness. We are thinking of you and praying for wisdom in your decisions. Much love Chris, Sarah, Abi and Rachel xxx
Praying for you!
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