Sept.20 – Oct. 4

The internet has had problems for about two weeks. We understand that the probem is in the tower, and they are to work on it this week. Jessi just brought me her computer with 15 responses to e-mails!! I just finished having a nice visit with so many and loved every moment of it. Lynne all your efforts to make my request of a 5 year commitment of $6,000 to Ebenezer School for scholarships sounds great. I hope you have cleared it with Lisa at Presbytery to have people send the money there for an Ebenezer Scholarship fund. That is the best approach because exchange money can be saved by our requesting large amounts from Presbytery at one time. When Jessi brought the computer this morning she said that she was able to receive responses, but not capable of sending any so it may take awhile before you get this. I think it has already been a little while since we have been able to send e-mail. Lots of peope are concerned about the problem.

Imre and Andre were wonderful folks to entertain. They simply went with the flow of activities whatever was happening. On the 20th Imre came into the living room with all materials for a manicure and a pedicure and stated that she wished to give me both! I was overwhelmed and probably would have said, “That would be fantastic, but you do not need to do that!” The devotion that I read the day before from MOMENTS OF PEACE FOR A WOMAN”S HEART flashed through my mind. I Thessalonians 5:15 “Always try to do good to each other.” The statement that stood out was that when you say no in your effort not to inconvenience the other person, “you block the blessing such kindness can bring for both of you,” I surprised myself by responding that would be wonderful. Later I told her that it was more than wonderful for the 20th was my 58th wedding anniversary and her kindness certainly made the day very special for me.

Rebecca and David returned on Thursday, September 30, and I moved that day back t o Barbra Nagy’s house. It felt a little like coming home, for I had lived here for 6 months. However this time I got a double bed in my room which makes mosquito netting easier to handle. Everyone one was so glad to see Barbara and the girls return. Barbara’s girls enjoyed being with their friends here for about a month, before they had to leave to go to school in Kenya. They seem to enjoy being at school which is a great relief to Barbara.

I spent a lot of time over the weekend painting our enlarged cubbies in our two new classrooms. The first grade teacher arrived eager and ready to go to work this morning. Willeke was ready for his arrival. We were fortunate to have her the first month while we waited for Gift to arrive. Willeke did an excellent job of getting that class off to a good start.

Linken is still making furniture for us. We are now looking for more shelves for the library and paint easels for two classrooms. When we get those things, I believe we will be a good shape for awhile. I still need curtain rods to be hung. I understand that 3 young men are coming from Holland to be here for about 6 months, and we are hoping they will be the ones who will help us with our needs at the school,