HOW MANY MISSIONARIES DOES IT TAKE TO . . .

Take care of one big whiny newbie. Haha. Well, sorry folks for the delay. Mama Bear was down for the count yesterday. On Monday started what I must refer to as a ritual in my life. The pain starts around the outside corner of my eye and travels up and to the back of my neck. Many of you who know me well, know I am not referring to Mike. I had a headache on Monday. Nothing too unusual until Tuesday morning around 3:00 a.m. (Africa) when I clenched my head and starting crying. The pain was the worst I have felt in some time. So many of you have prayed for me throughout the years that I hate to even mention the fact that they still happen at times. I now understand that the malaria meds only increase the intensity. To comfort my Mama and those who love me like a Mother, please know that God has put me amongst some of the greatest caregivers. Mike was quick to act, when there are tears, he is moving. He began talking to many of the Missionary ladies here and didn't stop until he came home with some solutions. Everyone was very concerned and have been diligent to check on me routinely. The Lord is always faithful, though it seems we are losing control. He is in control and knows what we need even when it hurts or does not make sense. In my pain, as many of us do, we cry out to God to help. Thoughts were running through my head about the pain those around me feel inside their lives, hearts, minds. Pain that no time, meds, or doctor can repair. All that I can tell you is that I thank God for the headaches (I can say that today, after it is over) for they come and quickly (by eternal standards) go, but the lost around me are bound for eternal torment. What is a headache compared to that and what is a taste of torment to spurn me on to share the gospel. So on to better things. We have our national registry cards. There is a story in every task you tend to here in Zambia. I will have pictures this evening as I know most of you are looking only to see my children. (I say that in a pouting manner) Just kidding. I love you all and ask for your continued prayers, yes, even if it brings on a headache. Pray for the millions of Zambians. I wish you could see the eyes that I look into everyday.

A BOX FROM THE BELLAMY'S

Some of you may know our friends the Bellamy's. Tom, Barbara, Christian and Little Miss Savannah. We have been great friends for years. Tyler and Christian have shared every birthday together up until this year in Zambia. Nonetheless, the Bellamy's always come through. After a brief trip into town Mike brings home a box from the post office addressed to Tyler. It is from the Bellamy's. Tyler opens to find some fabulous Tarheel Blue (that may be translated into light blue for those of you who have fell from grace ha) apparel swimming in a sea of Little Debbie cakes. You should have seen the lips, I mean looks on their faces. I don't know who was the most happy to receive this box. Because never you mind how many homemade cinnamon rolls, cinnamon bread, biscuits and pancakes that I make, I just can't keep up with Little Debbie. It is disgusting and makes a girl want to go on strike. Thank you Bellamy's for the love from home.

BACK IN THE CAPITAL CITY

We have finally received our Work Permits. We are back in the capital city today. We have been out in the boma (town) Kaoma for 3 weeks. The kids have settled in nicely with the new house, town and friends. I will put some pictures on tomorrow to give a few updates. It is late here and we have had a very busy day tomorrow. Today is Mike's birthday and we took him out to the Ocean Basket restaurant. Evie ordered calamari and she loved it so don't tell her what it really is o.k. We have several busy days ahead to take care of paperwork. Pray that all will go smoothly. We have all enjoyed catching up on all the e-mails from everyone. Stay tuned for more plus pictures. . .