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

Madduxes are Safefly in Nampula Thanksgiving   * It meant so much to us for each of you blessing us to return here to Mozambique.  It was just what we needed.  Thank you so much! * Our flights went well!  Nothing in checked luggage was stolen. * One trunk didn't make it through initially because of an air-soft gun in it.  Yikes, it had all our toiletries thrown in too. But after security removed it, they sent the trunk on up. Yeah! * Our missionary colleagues, Dan and Robin Been, helped us with meals and a few groceries to start out with.  They even shared some of their cache of peperoni on pizza! * Our Mozambican friends were very happy to see us here and we them!  They're planning a reception party for us with some Mozambican foods.  How generous! * We're thankful for our good U.S. washer that is washing the mold out of many things stored over the last year.  * We'll have to get new pillows, etc. but have a PEP store here. * Elijah and Esther are glad to be here!  Elijah enjoyed soccer today! * 10 single missionaries we knew a year ago from this Nampula area in different missions are now mostly all engaged to be married soon. God is amazing! * We now have internet! (though very slow an unstable by U.S. standards) You can contact us by e-mailing, or by skyping us at user id: heartransform, or calling the U.S. Kansas phone number 913-871-6490 which will ring on our computer wherever and whenever we're connected to the internet. Prayer   * That our visa application will be accepted.  Immigration said they no longer allow a person to be gone a year, so as we were waiting for my Mom's health to clear to travel, we are using that as the explanation for our "late" arrival.  Please pray all the paperwork will be accepted to process through up here and that in the weeks ahead in the capital in the south it will also be accepted. * Pray we can find a good car battery and tires. Most go to South Africa for quality items, but things a getting better here in Nampula, though prices are high. * Pray God gives us wisdom for our finances.  The cost of food and travel has greatly risen in the last year.  We've enjoyed mostly a lot of good rice and beans these last few days. Reminds me of growing up in Brazil. * Melissa is doing a little better today, but is still feeling achy and run down.  She's doing a great job organizing the house.   Love you all, Daniel and Melissa with Elijah and Esther