Several of you have written me asking for details of my days… such as what I eat, how I spend my day, what do I do for fun, etc. This week I am going to try to blog a quick daily review so that you can get a glimpse of my life in Zambia.
On Sunday I was visiting a friend, Lisa, who is a missionary at Sons of Thunder, an orphanage about 40 minutes from Zimba. Lisa and her husband, Jeff, arrived in July so they are just a few months behind me in adjusting to the culture. I had visited them because I needed some time away from Zimba to relax and refresh myself spiritually. Sons of Thunder is on a 10,000 acre farm so there are lots of places to get lost and be quiet.
A pot roast was planned for lunch but the power went off at 530am and did not come back on until 7pm. For breakfast I had two brownies baked the day before and diet Pepsi (it’s not Diet Dr. Pepper but it was a good substitute). Lunch was a few chips and a milkshake/frappucino? (melted ice-cream with cappuccino mix and some chocolate syrup). Cake was offered for dinner but considering my diet for the day, I decided I needed some protein and ate cold leftover chicken from the Saturday night dinner.
Earlier in the morning, I chose to stay in for church and listen to worship music on my computer and a sermon I had downloaded from Fellowship Memphis. Lisa decided to join me and it was a great time of fellowship.
Most of the rest of my day was spent on the back veranda overlooking an incredible view of a valley. A breeze swept over me and before I knew it I was asleep. I was so exhausted that when I started to wake up I felt paralyzed and couldn’t open my eyes or move my head. It was the weirdest sensation… I finally gave into it and continued to sleep another hour??
After my Sunday afternoon nap I joined the rest of the house (Jeff and Lisa, Jacob and Jesse, Jamie, Sal and Renee and Laura - all missionaries at the orphanage) for a time of worship. Jacob played the guitar and we sang contemporary Christian songs. It was an awesome experience. No Tonga was spoken, no interpreter was needed and I felt God’s presence and the spiritual refreshment I longed for.
After the worship time, Jeff and Lisa usually watch an episode of the current TV show they are “hooked on”. At this time it is The Closer and I must admit I was hooked after my first episode. I took the DVD to bed with me and watched it until I fell asleep. If anyone wants to send me a gift…
