Friday, July 13, 2007
Arusha at Last
I have been in Arusha for a couple days now. On the drive to Tanzania from Nairobi, we had to cross the border at Namanga, where tons of ladies would swarm you and ask if you want to buy their beads. One lady was able to get her hand in the bus window, and was trying to make us buy it! I saw four giraffes on the way to Arusha. So cool! The first day we were here, we were staying at this house for supper, and I kid you not, we watched these corny worship music videos for 4 hours straight! They were so painful to watch.....seriously, we're in Africa, can't we do something cooler? The family I am staying with is really nice. There is a 11 year old girl (I figured out yesterday she was a girl....), 6 year old boy, and 1 year old girl. Only the dad eats with us. Yesterday we had fish. I'm pretty sure that thing was still flopping around on my plate! Eyes, gills, scales and all (it was at least cooked). I thought I would be polite if I didn't make them heat water for my shower every morning. Bad mistake.....I can seriously see my breath in the shower it's so cold! We have been working at the Church in Njiro (a small suberb of Arusha) for the past couple days. Right now we are making the ground level with dirt, so a LOT of shovelling. We transport to a lot of the places by Dala Dala, which is basically a beat up, tacky van that they pack full of people, and you pray that you'll survive the trip. A little sketchy. I led the devotional at youth group last night. I talked about trusting God in all situations. I have met a butt load of cool people. A 15 year old boy gave me a bracelet yesterday as a sign of friendship. Yesterday, a 22 year old guy walked me and Geoff (the other guy on my team) home. He held my hand the whole way. Awkward. Anyways, I have to go. Tomorrow we do Compassion day with the children! Pray that it will go well, as there are 277 children that go!
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I got a good chuckle out of you walking along holding the hand of a 22 year old man. I could just picture the little smirk that will have been on your face. Good times.
HAHAHA, I totally remember the cheesey worship videos. Ah, the memories. And Rob can definatley relate to the akwadness of man hand holding! Sounds like you're having an awesome time. We are praying for you! Can't wait to hear what's next!
You guys were holding hands? Aw, that's so cute! :) Heehee...Rusty and I prayed for your health last night. Have you been feeling okay since getting to Africa? You're doing amazing work, Caleb!
It would probably be for the best if you got the man hand holding out of your system before you got to edmonton. I think it means something different here.
Blessings
Dan
cmon bro...who says butt load?
OK, Caleb, I've been a little slow in getting onto your blog. But NOW ... nothing will hold me back!! I totally remember the guys holding hands thing ... kind of takes you back at first to see it everywhere. It makes me laugh to think of you walking along hardly able to think about the conversation because of the guy's hand in yours. Oh yah, and at one of the guest houses we stayed at with Grandma, they always had Christian TV on, playing probably the same cheesy worship videos. Good times! I love you!
A note to all you readers from Caleb's Mom.
Caleb has had his shoulder dislocated while playing soccer with the kids. He will see a Dr in a few days to make sure there is no tear. He is asking for prayer that it will heal fast and not discourage him in anyway. He is concerned how this will affect his work on the church there, and also how it will affect football in fall. He sounds VERY concerned. Thanks for your prayers.
Hi Caleb.
Ilove you and pray for you. Hope you found some good medical help and that you'll soon be good as new.
Grandma
Hey Caleb. I hope you post something soon. We're waiting to hear about the earthquake and the volcano!!!! Hope your shoulder is healing!
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