Andrew and The Fire

The first night of the fire – can’t see much because we didn’t have time to get pictures while it was going strong. All together about 100 acres burned the first night.

Home School at the Even's

Here we are at a "normal" day home schooling. We use our dining room table which is the center of school and then you can see behind Grace is the cafeteria/Kitchen. David is standing at the front door and the living room is behind me as well as the rest of the house (2 bedrooms and the bath.)

Home School at The Even's

September in Zimbabwe

Taisayi-the Country Leader in Zimbabwe for J-life Zimbabwe

Training Group in Harare Zimbabwe

Training Group in Bulawayo Zimbabwe

Flat Tire and Dr Mark

Last night the kids and I had UpWard Soccer and it was Parent night and I got shall we say suckered into playing on the women's team. Not really, it was fun. Usually, soccer is in the morning and it's over by lunch. I note this because I am driving back and forth on this 2 lane road about an hour in the dark, by myself-well I did have 2 kids with me and a cell phone.... Anyway, as we left the Even children and Mom were very excited because each of us had scored a goal in our game. (Note: David and Andrew do not return from Zimbabwe until Monday the 8th.) So on the way I thought my tires sounded funny, but got to Upward and no flats and one the Dads checked the car out-good to go.

POINT TO THE STORY: Had a blow out about half way home, but at a four way stop thankfully. Did not fell unsafe at all. Called John A. (leader of Jlife). He called around and found someone to help me. He phoned and said, "There will be an elderly gentleman walking around the corner soon to help you change your tire. His name is Henry." So soon enough a gentleman (i would not call him elderly) came to the window and said, "Liz, I am Henry, here to help you change your tire."

The remarkable thing as I drove away was that the whole situation reminded me of Dr. Mark. The way he was dressed, the way he walked around the corner with sweater on and the way he spoke. Both English and African. The other thing was that when I did live across the street from Dr. Mark, those are the things he did. Show up and help, serve someone he didn't know and then just disappear into the dark. This man named Henry was my Dr. Mark last night and still his legacy goes on. For those of you who had the honor and pleasure of knowing Dr. Mark and the lasting impression he left on this world, just like Henry left on mine.

Thanks be to God for Dr Mark and Henry

3 AM

Well, it's 3am here and I was just thinking, if I were at home I would be getting my kids in bed and ready for school the next day. But instead, I woke up and can't go back to sleep. I can't believe it's been so long since I updated. We started home school on Monday of the week and it is going Fabulous even though half of my ciricullum is in the freight still in Florida. That's right, ya got it, still in Florida. The lady was suppose to update me today, ha ha ha. We are managing. We have piece enough together here. I have met some wonderful teachers from our church here and some home school moms at Upward Soccer.

David and Andrew are in Zimbabwe on a mission trip. Can't keep that guy down for long. They have gone to two cities to train and encourage 2 Jlife leaders. Andrew,David and Tara went last Thrusday and another part of the team left today to meet up with them to finish out the trip. They are visiting churches and other people as far as I know. I have not actually spoken to David,but I am sure all is well. He busy about the Lord's work.

For those coming in October, or not, I had dinner with with David Malanga. He was through here getting a car to have a "tent making" business of a car school to help raise funds for the Zambia Jlife Training Center. We talked of plans and Dr. Alan coming. He is very excited for the team to be coming.

Well, I guess that is about all, pray for strength for me while David is gone until the 8th. Matthew has double ear infection and a upper respitory infection. Also, pray for our neighbors Andres and his family that we can continually reach out to them. I am staying at the Jlife camp while David is gone, so I don't want the 10 days to have made the relationship go backwards. Seems like we were just getting somewhere.

Anyway, I will try and sleep for at least a few more hours. Love to you all.