September Newsletter

Thanks for your prayers about Kim’s visit. She was finally able to make it here after about a five days delay due to the airline strike. I now have a new appreciation for travelers stranded by airline strikes! We were able to make the most of the time once she arrived though. We had a good time making new memories. I commented that it felt so natural with her being here that I almost forgot that she hadn’t been here. Of course modern technology of email helped that too since we have been able to stay in close contact. She brought greetings from many of you!

We traveled one day to the Island of Mozambique. It was very pretty. We climbed Table Mountain.

We explored around Nampula. She was able to experience the fun of going to many different stores to purchase different items. For instance at one place we purchased a lamp but we couldn’t go to the hardware store to buy a light bulb until the next day. I think she might have a new appreciation for being able to go to places where it is just one stop shopping.

She brought the birthday cards and items which many of you sent. Thank you! I have enjoyed reading the cards which she left. Also I’m glad to hear that many of you enjoyed the birthday party which you had for me even though I couldn’t be there. You did what I suggested that you do to celebrate my birthday.

I was able to fly with Kim to Maputo on her way back to America. We spent the night with friends in Maputo. Then Kim left the next morning and I stayed in Maputo for another day so that I could visit with some friends and do some shopping.

I am still in Portuguese language study. I would ask that you would continue to pray for my language acquisition and that I would find friends here who I can do things with whether it is playing games, going hiking or whatever it might be. I have a language helper who I am meeting with each day. Also I have been going out and visiting some with the ladies in their houses which is helping with my language learning.

Please note my new address. Thanks for those of you who have sent cards to this new address! Also notice that I have set up a website with pictures if you have an opportunity to look at those.

Love you!
Carol