Quick visit at a different village
Tour of Our House
Thank you, to all who have supported us in various ways, have prayed for us and are continuing to throughout this whole process and continuing journey!
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Since my last blog post, we were able to finally go in to the village as a family and live in our new house for two weeks! We thank God for all the progress we made during that time. We weren't sure if we'd finish in time, but we were able to put in most of the "life comfort" things we wanted to. Now when we return from the city in three months or so with our new baby, we can just jump right in to Maki language and culture learning without having the added burdens of doing without certain modern conveniences. Scroll through the pictures to "take our trip with us".... During dry season, instead of the 3 1/2 hrs. with our speed boat, the trip takes 6 hours or more (depending on whether or not one gets stuck on sand bars and how many!). This is the smaller motor we use during dry season, a long-tail mud motor. People only make the long-tail ones down here. They are easier and cheaper to make than short-tail ones, but our guys say it's tiring because one has to hold the tail in the water and the leverage on the long tail makes it harder to turn the boat. Maybe someday we'll be able to get the homemade short-tail that Brian made up and running. Quick visit at a different village Tour of Our House Thank you, to all who have supported us in various ways, have prayed for us and are continuing to throughout this whole process and continuing journey!
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Michelle Lawson
6/20/2017 02:59:20 pm
That is wonderful. So excited for you all to get settled in. You did a great job, and now God will do a great work 😀
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Bonnie Ames
6/20/2017 07:31:09 pm
Wondering why you need solar panels? Not for heat, obviously. Somehow for your electricity? May the Lord continue to bless you in every way, especially with the baby coming! And as you share the gospel with needy people! Much love to you
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Rachel Rich
6/21/2017 06:30:48 am
Bonnie, the village where our house is located is far in the interior, so there is no electricity. Our solar panels charge our batteries, enabling us to plug in fans, run a freezer, have lights, charge our phones and computers, etc. Thank the Lord for modern technology that makes life easier and aids in ministry!
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Beth Bechler
6/21/2017 06:52:56 pm
Rachel, Loved seeing pictures of everything--gives us such a clear view of your life. Continued blessings as your lives bless others. God's safety and good health to you all.💝
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Lisa Jones
6/21/2017 07:08:45 pm
I am just so proud of you! As I see the choices you've made it humbles me in my faith and pushes me to see how I can do God's work here! God bless you all! xo
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Rachel & Henrique
6/24/2017 03:48:06 pm
We enjoyed seeing your new jungle house and the similarities and differences from ours!
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