Thank you all for your prayers. Remember, TIA (This Is Africa), so we did not go to see Pewe’s grandmother today. I’m sure God will hold all your prayers in readiness for if and when we get to do that tomorrow. Today, we did … well, mostly nothing. We hung around the B&B waiting for the AOH staff to take us to the hospital. In their defense, they have been very busy, which is a good thing. But we had a long day without much to do. And what do you like to do when you’re bored? EAT!? Surprisingly, Pewe feels the same. It’s obvious to us that Grandma used to give him whatever he wanted (and then, yes, he has to spit it up – yuck). This is where most of our battles have occurred. Thankfully, the tantrums were fewer and shorter in duration than yesterday. We think he’s realizing that we do what we say and we won’t respond to the crying. I guess all those Dr. Dobson books finally paid off! He’s had many moments of success as well, and he’s started to come to us for comfort and to be held. This is great improvement and we had a MUCH better day than yesterday.

On the “home” front, we finally got our air conditioner fixed (after 3 days without) and we figured out how to work the TV. We almost feel like we’re back to civilization. But we’re still looking forward to getting on the plane tomorrow. It was good to be here to see and experience Pewe’s homeland, but this is a difficult place to live. Kelly has been great the entire time; wow, what an education this trip has been!

I read today that God is “longsuffering” with us, not slow like we might think, but patient so that everyone can come to repentance and salvation. That’s been a good example for me to dwell on today, to be longsuffering and patient with Pewe – for his good and while he takes the time he needs to learn new ways. Thanks again for all your prayers for us. We absolutely know that we are being lifted up and God is blessing us through all of you.
Love, Jill

P.S. Eric – your newest little brother likes to organize things and keep them put away. He also enjoys washing his hands – for a long time. I thought you’d like that!

P.P.S. We probably won't get to post again until Brussels (Saturday)