Hi All,


We are doing well, readjusting, seeking how God wants us to love others. The Mozambican workers on our property (some believers) had a welcome back party for us on Friday. The two believers testified to God's loving care over them during this year. One worker's wife gave birth to their 8th child! He and his wife and baby look healthy. One of the part-time workers nearly died after being practically unconscious for five days in the hospital and receiving 8 pints of blood. Apparently he and his wife have AIDS. He's better for now, but needs prayer and attention. For our celebration meal, Melissa made brownies which they never get to eat and love, and the two believing families cooked noodles and in a separate dish goat meat in broth, and chicken in a broth and also separately rice. We sure enjoyed the goat meat! With the prices of beef and chicken being so expensive here we decided we want to get goat meat more often and croc-pot it. Yum! We also hope to see if our missionary colleagues traveling to South Africa can pick us up some less exhorbitantly expensive cheese blocks and a variety of beans we can't find here that we will pressure cook.


Our English worship service was canceled in it's normal location tonight, so Mom offered her place which has a little more room in the living room/dining. We've volunteered for and chosen the music and prepared for it, though the crowd will probably be much smaller. We will also together watch part of the Gospel of John movie (Excellent!) and get some of the message from the book of John. Jesus is awesome!


Another piece of good news is that Elijah and Esther are glad to be back. Esther the other day said, "Isn't it comforting to be back?" We are glad to be back. There is still a long list of things to take care of in transitioning back, both here (getting used to shopping for groceries in different places to get the best deals, new vehicle tires, a new roof for the house next door, car inspection with multiple trips to find it when the line is shorter, visiting some other ministries, ...) and there in the U.S. (confirming all services and utilities were in fact canceled or will transition as soon as our house is rented, order a few last things to be shipped...) So, may God grant the wisdom, peace, and renewed friendships.


You all are such a blessing!


Love you,
Daniel and Melissa
with Elijah and Esther