I've been trying for some time to talk with Steven since he left. This morning we finally found a chance to chat online. We've discovered that the internet is not as reliable in Tanzania as it is in Canada. Oh, how I take my wireless, high-speed connection for granted! Starting our chat was quite troublesome. We could email each other but not get gmail chat started. When we finally began, he was dropped several times from the chat:( It's a good thing we weren't trying to Skype! On the other hand, being able to chat online together in real time was amazing! It was refreshing to have my questions answered immediately (with a slight pause between, but better than talking over the phone).
On Christmas Eve, everyone went in to Arusha to go swimming and then out for dinner for bbq chicken. The Feser's were very generous and gave Steven gifts on Christmas day - a t-shirt with Swahili words on it (for all his hard work at starting to learn swahili); hand sanitizer (very necessary, I'm told); and a fresh pineapple. WOW! I can only imagine how wonderful that pineapple must taste! Steven tells me that the papaya and mangoes are also incredibly delicious.
Merry Christmas everyone! and continue to pray for Steven and the Fesers as they prepare for the New Year and the new projects!
Charlotte
I'm very jealous of the fresh pineapple.... and the swimming
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