Day 1

Monday, February 22. S, M, & I found ourselves in the PDI Toyota landcruiser heading out to LGG & Ang. for our first visit. We had a plan of how we were going to do this. The health workers had a plan too. Theirs was different. But were we surprised? Nope, especially in this village. We followed their plan which of course which meant going to various homes to visit. We’d talked about how things were with them and basically encouraged them to keep looking after the women and children and using what they had been taught. Then I showed them the calendar I had made with pictures of home which has the verse from Psalm 25:4-5. I shared with them about seeking God’s truth and knowing His way. Then S. shared with them too about following God’s way. It was delightful to see so many people and see them in good health too. In Ang they are known for making dried beef on Monday to take to the market on Tuesday. This was a strategic plan for me as I really like the beef as it’s dipped in peanut sauce with spices. I did buy some and then was given even more. On the way home I shared it with S & M, but resisted eating any till I can reheat it and be sure it’s safe to eat. Normally I would just eat it on the way home, too.
So not too far from Galmi, as can often happen, we got a flat tire, (only 10 minutes away). Since it was already late and dark and nobody had a flash light we were having a hard time to get the spare tire down from under the vehicle. Then one of the tools to get it down got stuck inside the hole and then we were stuck. Thanks to cell phones we were able to call to Galmi and have a friend, Dave, come rescue us, actually using the spare off his vehicle. We arrived back home at 9 p.m. pretty exhausted but pleased to have had the opportunity to meet up with friends.