Living in the dark has taken on new meaning in our Rafiki Village. Our electricity comes and goes here in our village. Normally, everything gets pitch black outside around 7pm. With electricity out, we maneuver inside our house with flashlights and headlights we brought from the States. We go to bed earlier those nights.
On mornings when electricity is out, everyone in our village proceeds with their day in the dark. My children got ready for school today by flashlight. Try to imagine what it must be like for the Rafiki mamma's when there is no electricity. They get their babies and children up early around 5 am for chores, dressing in their school uniforms and gathering the day's school lessons and supplies. The kitchen staff still continues to prepare breakfast for our 79 children plus others. I walked by the dining hall the other day and everyone was eating in the dark. School begins as usual and we teach class by the dawning daylight.
I hear no one complaining here. At all ages, we all must go on with our days. We do pray for light and God eventually brings it. The other day the children cheered in their classes when the lights came on. Just yesterday, I prayed for light around 7 am so my girls would have light to finish getting ready for their first day at their new school. You know what??? It came on just in time. God is so good. He is giving us all patience and appreciation for light in new ways. We often are surrounded by darkness but God is very present. He gives us His love for each other and His light to live in each day... We send our Rafiki love to you
..............Melody
I thought you would enjoy the light of 2 increadable smiles!
4 comments:
It brings new meaning to the word that we need to be light in this world. That encouraged me to be light today! Love ya'll! Shannon
I have not been able to read your posts in a few days but loved catching up on them and the pictures today. I moved Andrew to U of A on Sunday and have been thinking a lot about Lowell moving in. Gwen e-mailed me and said she was helping with that...how sweet of her. I hope all is well with him and you all. Love ya!
We enjoy hearing of your adventures with Rafiki. Keep them coming. In Him, Lance
Hey Guys...I am humbled by your service and dedication to God's people. May he continue to grow as the Psalmist says, "By STREAMS OF LIVING WATER." We hope to visit North Africa next summer while we are in Spain for 2 months. The Lord is directing us each day. We are in love with your family and very proud of all of you especially the kids!
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