Day of Preparation

Happy 16^th birthday to Greg Beasley! Sorry we aren’t there to take you and Isaiah out for all-you-can-eat pizza again this year. Just work on getting your driving learner’s permit before we come home, OK?

Today was a busy day, probably more motion than progress. The morning was spent trying to renew our VISAs. Jeromy spent the afternoon preparing for our meeting with the US Embassy tomorrow. Kim, on the other hand, had a more exciting afternoon! She went to Soweto to spend time at Pastor Samuel’s school. In the past two months the school has grown from 57 to 67 kids, so there are some logistical challenges but the teachers and kids are doing well. Great “problem” to have!!!

Some Important Prayer Requests, if you have a moment:

1. For the family of our friend Charles, who died unexpectedly last week at age 48. His family is preparing for his funeral on Saturday. Charles was an incredibly kind, hardworking man who was very good to Sundi and Damon. He even left his shop one day to come help us look for Sundi’s hearing aid when it was lost. He will be missed badly by family, friends, and everyone associated with Amani ya Juu.
2. That the visit to the “Children’s Prison” tomorrow would go well. Specifically, that these kids will be open to hear that God loves them and can forgive them, no matter what they did. Also, that they will understand that God has a plan for their lives that involves more than prison or a life on the street.
3. That Pastor Samuel will find a strong Administrative Assistant to help him regularly when Kim returns to America.

And in case you were wondering, here is the link to my follow-up dream last night.

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