The progressive breakfast

As promised, Kendra and I returned to Unga today. Specifically to spent time having chai with Mama Jackson. We arrived on time (Mama Jackson values timeliness) and she greeted us warmly. We talked about the weather (it has been freezing here) and talked about a passage she shared with us on Tuesday (yes, she is teaching me about Jesus too) and then she brought out chai, and sweet potatoes. We ate, we fellowshipped, we chatted, it was a joy! We had so much fun shooting the breeze and sharing life. She told us about a child who has been really sick the last two weeks. We decided to go visit the mama and pray for the almost 2 year old. We headed out, but discovered the mama had left to take the child to the hospital.

Next stop Mama Ibram's home. Who had also punished us on Tuesday for being in a hurry. More chai. More laughter. More food. We were already full, but you can't refuse, it is rude, and we were earning our forgiveness! It again felt like old friends at a tea party.

Next stop Mama Fatuma's home. Where we again, laugh, and talk about life. This time, an alternative to chai, Sprite. Kendra and I are both beyond full, from multiple cups of chai in the last 1.5 hours and fried sweet potatoes, fried cassava (another potato like snack) so we convince her to let us share a soda. Her daughters come in and enjoy some time with us, her oldest (about 5) sings us a song in english, absolutely precious! The youngest (1.5 yrs) does her tasks of interupting her big sister and stealing attention.

Each stop was a blessing, an encouragement, and a challenge. All these ladies mentioned that things have been taking place in Unga these last few weeks. Witch Doctors are everywhere, and people are going to them often, and that they themselves, are feeling the attack of the enemy, but trusting Jesus to keep them. They are all thrilled about next weeks vision seminar!

Pray for Unga. Pray for the women we have been sharing time and space with. Pray for their families, pray against the witch doctors, pray for the light of Christ to shine brightly in this area. Pray Isaiah 58 and Ezekiel 36 for this community. PRAY!