Comments on: Gacundezi | Update

By: maura

maura — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:14:42 +0000

ah ha ha ha!!! i’m laughing so hard about your banana story. That’s what happens when you try to be tricky, Maddox.

Your story reminded me of this time when I was in Panama and I was given a fried iguana egg…ya, you keep dreading bananas, try feasting on an iguana egg. Anyhow, I took a stroll out toward the ocean with a few friends and the people who gave me the delicious delicacy. I broke the egg in half, held half in my hand and pretended I was going to eat it and put the other half down on the overturned canoe I was sitting on. I slyly motioned for this cat to come and he did. He hopped up on the boat and snatched that egg right up. Then, I put the other half down and he came back and ate that too. I never ate a bite. That, my friend, is how it’s done.

Don’t pretend you aren’t impressed

By: chris

chris — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:29:46 +0000

Thanks Kathi for your continued encouragement!

Maura glad you found words for your next comment :O)

Vicki, your continued encouragement is very much appreciated. I’m so excited for the team coming in June. God is doing so much to prepare the way for the trip, I think your willingness to be used is platform enough for His plans!

Mel, Alex is a smart man. It could very well be I had the longest hair in Gacundezi. And yes maybe you should sweep my bathroom floor :O) As for Lasagna…MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm.

Lastly, a funny story for those of you who think me eating bananas is so funny. One of the ladies gave me a bunch of bananas to take home. Of course I didn’t eat them and so they were going bad. So when the kids were over playing with me I gave them all a banana. They loved them! But later on I found out that one of those kid’s mom was the lady who gave them to me…busted!

Thanks all for the continued support and prayers!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:55:18 +0000

I was trying to figure out why they got such a kick about you shaking your hair, when Alex said, “well look, the kids don’t have that much hair” Good point! Guess not a lot of hair shaking goes on down there =) I’m glad you can provide so much entertainment Tell them if they like your hair that much, we can sweep your bathroom floor and ship some out! Ah-Ha! Just kidding We miss seeing you around the house. I found a recipe for a “Latin Lasagna” if you want i’ll make it when you get back. Or we could just have bananas, HA! Still funny

By: Jim King

Jim King — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:03:33 +0000

Hi, Chris, it’s Vicki again. We’re so glad to hear that you’re feeling better. Your description of your housing situation was sobering for us, but we still find ourselves so excited about coming. Still feeling like I’m not adequate, but so thankful that we worship a God who is Able. I’m so thankful that you’re checking into what’s been going on with other ministries, gov’t agencies, and secular ngo’s, since that’s been my big question. I’ve started reading periodicals and even blogs from other people who have served in Rwanda to try to find out how their experience with other groups has been. Anyway, just know that you remain in our prayers and we look forward to serving with you. Hugs, vicki

By: maura

maura — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:52:25 +0000

i have no words

By: kathi

kathi — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:15:19 +0000

so glad you are feeling better! i love the faces of the kids surrounding you as they are enthralled by your hair! keeping you in prayer.. and so excited to hear how God is impacting your life and also to know that you are impacting others for Him. i know you are spreadin the Love and will come back with your brain FULL as well as your spirit. hugs, brothah.