Torn down house by our home |
Unfortunately, there are virtually no playgrounds on the islands. There is one on the big island, but as far as we know, there aren’t any playgrounds here on Clove island. This has made our kids really appreciative of even simple playgrounds and there’s something wonderful about that. Many kids can easily take playgrounds for granted. In some places there one is at every school, maybe even one on every block. On the islands, schools may have open spaces (if they’re lucky), but no play structures. It simply isn’t something valued by the culture.
But this doesn’t mean our kids never play outside. In fact recently we’ve been watching our kids creating their own play areas, and these days they have a favorite spot.
Gutted car by our home |
We’ve been on vacation visiting with family (that is why there was no blog last week, sorry!).
Mini golf fun far from home |
PRAYERS ANSWERED
Our teammate made it safely back home to the States. Our teammates on Clove Island seem to be doing fine (even without us there!) One of them just turned 30! It sounds like she had a good birthday especially with her parents who are visiting. We are thankful for a wonderful vacation time filled with seeing family and doing fun things as well as some quieter more restful moments.
Rocket ride far from home |
PRAYERS REQUESTED
Our 8 year old son came down sick today. It has been pretty rough and it is hard to see him suffering when we are supposed to be vacationing. Pray for a quick recovery and that no one else will get sick. On Thursday we travel back to Africa. Pray for our return travels. We will have a week in mainland Africa filled with doctor and dentist check-ups. Remember our friends on the islands, for the light to shine in their lives and hearts. At the end of the month there is supposed to be a controversial referendum on the islands, continue to pray for the island’s stability and leadership leading up to that.
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