Monday, October 8, 2012
Week One, OYHT link open
Week One:
I would love to post photos and videos but feel blessed to just have internet access at this moment!! So I will just recap this first week quickly before I head out for the day.
No running water
Using a bucket to flush only when necessary
Learning how to wash your hair in a bucket
Bathing out of a bucket
Using bottled water sparingly.
Random electricity cuts
Having a surprise birthday party by candlelight with random presents bought at the market
A women's conference in the village
Conference in Ruwa,
Loving the worship with the Zimbabwean Christians
Sudza, rice, chicken
Hospitality shown us by village women inviting us into their homes (huts)
Praying with the Zimbabwean women
A team learning to use interpreters
No WIFI nor phone access
A 12 hour bus ride yesterday to Victoria Falls.
Today: Victoria Falls
Tomorrow we head to Johannesburg and will have WIFI again
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Bless you as you minister...may your ministry bucket overflow : )
ReplyDeleteMay your hands reach out to bless others on your mission trip. Thanks for leaving your site open while you are away! So very thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm a regular "linker" and I just want to let you know that it is really hard for us to limit our title to only 25 characters. I hope you consider making it at least 35 (I normally do 50-60).
ReplyDeleteJust a suggestion!
Love ya!
awesome. can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteSending much prayer and love to you while you are ministering to these ladies. God bless you Shanda.
ReplyDeletePraying for your travels today and your ministry! Blessings :)
ReplyDeletePraying, sending encouragement and love from your Lexington friends, and reading with much interest about the conditions you ladies are ministering in. You are truly earning your crowns!!!
ReplyDeleteLove to all,
Bobbie
how you bless me. Thanks for this!
ReplyDeletePraying for you on your exciting new journey! Thanks for the great post & for hosting, & God bless!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed experience... I am sure you are so blessed in return. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteCarry on you are all having a life time experience. Thanks for sharing your moments!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you all!