I'm tired, and dirty and hungry, and feeling just great!! The medical community usually has some kind of letter combination to describe ones's condition, and in this case that description for me might be "SO", which would be 'sensory overload'. After th 11 hour bus ride, that tunned out to be a little over 12 hours, we arrived in Dodoma where we were promptly met by Bishop Mwamasika and a delightful welcoming party that included flowers! We took our luggage to our place of residence for the next few days then off to meet many more of the locals as well as another group from Northwest Ohio. After a delightful dinner together, we finally crashed for the night.
Up and ready to go this beautiful Friday morning! Off to a wonderful medical/dental facility recently established by the Diocese, then off to the Hekma school that specifically trains/teaches young women in trades that may help lift them to a better place in society, as well as aids/hiv counseling. Then off to a meeting with the executive council of the Doicese, then lunch at the the Bishop-elect's home (Bishop Festo Ngowo) By now its 4:00 p.m. and we rae dropped off back at our residence and planning to have dinner later with other folks.
It is very dusty here, it is very bumpy here, it is very hot here, but it is very good to be here. The attached pictures are at least a glance from the porch of our residence, and a couple other shots of the day. I am trying to do this quickly as the internet is not readily available, and somewhat expensive.
God bless all, and please continue your faithful prayers.
Pastor Dale
Wow, you must really be exhausted after a 12 hr trip and then socializing. The picture of all of you in the church looks like you are having a great time. Food looks plentiful. Love the look of the building from your porch. We will wonder what is on top of the hills behind the building. It is interesting to see the grass is green and there appears to be some good lighting there.
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