tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371933432012-02-16T03:26:18.956-06:00Janet In ZambiaAfter three years and three months of living in Zambia the title of this blog is changing. Jim Brown and I were married on June 3, 2010 in Livingstone, Zambia.
We will be returning to the USA in August, 2010 for a short furlough. During the months of September - December 2010 we will be listening to the voice of God to discern where we will make our home for the next few years. It is our desire to return to Zambia in 2011... God hear our prayers!Janetnoreply@blogger.comBlogger501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-67987520264025976772010-08-08T02:58:00.019-06:002010-08-08T06:14:58.449-06:00It Is Not Good To Be AloneThe LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Genesis 2:18Well, Jim and I have been married two months now and what a whirlwind it has been! Two nights at a luxury resort on the Zambezi for a honeymoon, two weeks in South Africa photographing the 2010 World Cup (13 games in 14 days) and six weeks of 3 short term mission teams from the USA in Janetnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-47113135848066804742010-05-30T23:24:00.003-06:002010-05-31T01:30:28.249-06:00"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" - Psalm 37:4Several years ago when I realized that God was asking me to do something more just exist in this world I was convicted to change behaviors and attitudes that were "accepted" by society. I changed these things willingly and with joy. There was one desire in my heart that continued to be a distraction... the Janetnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-34355179090024161932010-05-25T07:01:00.012-06:002010-05-30T23:23:51.484-06:00Stateside 2010On December 28, 2009 I left Zambia set for the United States. It had been 18 months since my last visit and I was ready to see family and friends. There had been babies born, loved ones who had gone on and friends who were fighting for their life. It is so easy to get caught up in life 8000 miles away that you become numb to the things that happen "at home". Exactly where is home any way?My Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-59841022399650516922010-05-18T04:57:00.012-06:002010-05-18T05:42:27.146-06:00Procrastination"I do not not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." - Romans 7:15or you might change it to this for chronic procrastinators like me...I do not understand why I do NOT do it. For what I need to do I do not do but what I LIKE I do!I don't like to write. It is a chore for me and I procrastinate doing it... I've justified the procrastination by saying" I'm Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-29900736380313339062009-12-14T10:37:00.029-06:002009-12-19T06:41:36.415-06:00"For the least of these"In my last post which was three months ago I spoke of a new ministry that I am spending time with called Mercy Ministries International. I thought you would like to hear more about this organization and the work God is doing through them.The thing that impresses me about Mercy Ministries is that it was founded by nationals who know the needs of the community and have a vision for providing thoseJanetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-18618863361543422042009-09-24T12:56:00.018-06:002009-09-24T16:20:59.025-06:00Exceedingly Abundantly Above All We Ask or Imagine<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-18410732806124302372009-07-14T10:50:00.008-06:002009-07-14T12:36:29.040-06:00They Call it Growing"If you want to feel secure, do what you already know how to do. If you want to be a true professional and continue to grow, go to the cutting edge of your competence, which means a temporary loss of security. So whenever you don't quite know what you are doing, know that you are growing."--Madeline HunterIt's been quite a while since I have written a blog. There are several reasons for that... Janetnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-11719746672779465712009-03-09T06:00:00.017-06:002009-03-09T06:52:28.090-06:00Is there anything too hard?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Janetnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-85672090187735122752009-01-25T05:04:00.003-06:002009-01-25T05:10:27.619-06:00Antin's WidowIn an earlier blog I mentioned that the longer I stay here the closer I will get to the AIDS epidemic here. Its’ coming faster than I could imagine. Two people I work closely with at the hospital have been afflicted with the HIV. They both are sweet, gentle men who have been very helpful to me. One was in the hospital when I left for the states in August and I feared he would not be alive when I Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-28440939357754763192008-10-31T16:58:00.019-06:002008-11-02T11:16:16.136-06:00AAA - Another African AdventureWarden MessageUS Embassy LusakaOctober 28, 2008 This message is intended for all American citizens visiting or residing in Zambia… the Embassy advises American citizens to avoid polling and counting stations… the Embassy recommends that Americans avoid these locations until final results are certified and announced. Americans are urged to be aware of their immediate surroundings and to Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-46210017269794795042008-09-23T09:35:00.008-06:002008-09-23T10:33:48.669-06:00See you laterYou can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you. (Frederick Buechner, Telling the Truth) Well, I’m back in Zambia after my whirlwind trip to the United States. I would have writtensooner but I was busy with a short term Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-70306071541115985812008-08-04T09:15:00.005-06:002008-08-04T09:32:09.205-06:00Walking in JoyI can’t explain the excitement and anticipation of looking forward to arriving in Memphis. I cried leaving Zambia knowing how much I will miss my friends there. I cried all the way from Atlanta to Memphis waiting to see the M bridge over the Mississippi. I didn’t see the bridge it was too hazy but when we touched down on the runway I could not wipe the tears away fast enough. There is no Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-89281005534373932832008-07-21T08:35:00.006-06:002008-07-21T09:01:40.752-06:00Purity Retreat ResultsI’m not sure how I got myself into this situation. God didn’t bless me with children of my own and I really don’t have a lot of experience with children… but on Saturday, July 18, God brought me 13 beautiful and energetic 13 and 14 year old girls to spend the night at the Wesleyan Guest House in Zimba. I praised Him for providing two Zambian friends, Mrs. Kenneth Siabowa and Mrs. Kristen Kazia Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-76723099448186000552008-07-16T06:27:00.013-06:002008-07-21T09:09:46.419-06:00Zambian Crocodile Once upon a time there was a man who visited a community of people who lived by a river. As evening approached, he was invited to sit down by the river and enjoy a cold beverage and then have dinner with the people. While they ate calmly and pleasantly, a fourteen-foot crocodile suddenly came up out of the river, chomped off the arm of the man sitting closest to the riverbank and then Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-52343170461938299422008-07-08T16:37:00.003-06:002008-07-08T17:09:22.918-06:00Counting the DaysDear Friends,In less than one month I will step on the soil of my homeland, the United States of America. I arrive on August 3 at 11:12am on Delta Flight #4735. I am so excited that whenever I think about it tears come to my eyes. Even as I write this, I also get teary eyed thinking about leaving the many friends I have made here in Zambia even though I know I will be returning. It is a Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-215930909372993932008-05-30T15:23:00.018-06:002008-06-02T11:41:57.616-06:00What's HappeningTreated "my children" to holiday in Livingstone - first time to see Victoria Falls for Jennifer and Kestone... also visited the David Livingstone MuseumStudent driver knocks over small stone wall with my vehicle – the car survives with no damage... Next day the rear window of my vehicle is shattered – amazing what a 7 year old child can do with one small stone... The seven year old tells me she Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-2399540955575976372008-03-12T07:34:00.010-06:002008-06-02T04:55:49.681-06:00Fruit Produced in a ValleyThe fruit produced in a valley is better than that on a mountain top. -unknownMay 31, 2008 - This is a post that I wrote in March but it was so raw at the time, I couldn't post it. As I read it today, I feel that I can finally share it with you.___________________________________________________________________"Janet,Remember every time you have a mountain top with God – you will come down to Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-87601023590521694072008-03-10T04:53:00.002-06:002008-03-12T12:00:47.430-06:00"Busyness"I don’t really know how to start this blog. First, let me tell you I don’t blog just to blog. It is usually prompted by the Holy Spirit. This is one of those times when I feel I am supposed to share but I really don’t know how it will end. The last few days have been rather trying. After returning from an escape weekend on the Zambezi River, I jumped right back into work. Three trips to Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-48834246438037055982008-03-03T13:56:00.015-06:002008-03-03T16:35:47.314-06:00What in the World Are You Doing in Zambia?Well, I can't believe it has been two months since I wrote about my time here. Christmas has just ended for me since I received my last package on February 27. I still have my Christmas cards posted on the refrigerator. The cats, Esther and Mordecai, especially love the one that plays music when you open the card. Thanks for all the packages, cards and emails during the past three months. I Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-36809901115116279842007-12-26T14:14:00.000-06:002008-01-04T15:04:25.021-06:00Christmas in Zambia I’m (was) dreaming of a White Christmas…. Well, it wasn’t here in Zambia. It’s rainy season here and the only thing Christmassy about the weather is the cool evenings. If you close your eyes tight, go outside with a sleeveless top and shorts and imagine snow….. Nay! God’s timing is perfect and I received the long awaited container 10 days before Christmas. This meant I could decorate Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-11146986855467458122007-12-15T06:09:00.000-06:002007-12-15T06:17:08.690-06:00Green MambaAnd I thought the grasshopper was big…. I ran into this as I left my house this afternoon… Luckily, when I screamed “Snake” everyone came running… “Mambas, of the genus Dendroaspis, are fast-moving tree-dwelling snakes of Africa. ("Dendroaspis" is literally "tree snake".) They belong to the family of Elapidae which includes cobras, coral snakes, kraits and, debatably, sea snakes, all of which Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-72793053065227699462007-12-13T13:56:00.000-06:002007-12-13T15:02:40.447-06:00Leviticus 11:21-23"There are, however, some winged creatures that walk on all fours that you may eat: those that have jointed legs for hopping on the ground. Of these you may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket or grasshopper."Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-18380537241861610862007-12-10T08:04:00.000-06:002007-12-10T00:05:11.168-06:00King Cotton in ZambiaThis is an article published in the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, TN. It's about Zambia, the HIV/AIDs epidemic and how a local Memphis Company, Dunavant Enterprises, is helping. http://commercialappeal.com/news/2007/dec/09/zambia-memphis-the-world-king-cottons-new-empire/ My home is just feet away from the hospital morgue. It is not unusual to hear the wails from the mourners of the deadJanetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-56073950254451054232007-12-09T04:00:00.000-06:002007-12-09T04:15:19.441-06:00Luckiest Girl in the WorldThis morning I drove from Choma to Zimba after a very long night. Most of the way my eyes were moist from tears of joy as I reflected on the last 24 hours. Just a few days ago I was questioning whether I was making a difference here in Zambia and whether I was accomplishing what God had sent me to do. I understand now that was my human side wanting to make a list of my accomplishments so that Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-10789654589474468222007-11-16T15:37:00.000-06:002007-11-16T15:56:44.314-06:00A Week in the Life of - ThursdayI obviously did not have Wheaties for breakfast. The day was long and I was so exhausted that I'm actually posting this blog on Friday night.The morning started out pretty "normal". I went to the accounts office to get an update on things happening at the hospital. Mr. Khonodwe, the hospital administrator, was to be out of his office so I continued to work on his computer. I was very happy whenJanetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-20947959175642255272007-11-14T14:01:00.001-06:002007-11-14T14:17:23.933-06:00A Week in the Life of - WednesdayI awoke early today and took advantage of the extra time to listen to some worship music, read my devotion and spend some quality time in prayer. So many times I am fighting for time in the mornings and it was great to be leisurely about it. Breakfast was strawberry pop tarts that Joan Wallace received from her father and so selflessly shared with me. Thanks Joan! Today was the last day of Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-83327773994680277742007-11-13T15:28:00.000-06:002007-11-13T15:45:23.633-06:00A Week in the Life of - TuesdaySo... I decided today that my eating habits are really bad. I must have a healthier breakfast to sustain me during the day. I boiled some eggs and toasted some bread. The eggs went into the refrigerator (I didn’t have time to let them cool) and I ate the toast as I walked to the hospital. Today was going to be one of those days where nothing would be normal. The hospital only has one driver Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-70869315451543200012007-11-12T13:03:00.000-06:002007-11-13T13:05:05.874-06:00A Week in the Life of - MondayAfter sleeping so much the day before, I awoke at 630am bright eyed and bushy tailed…. Lisa (Sons of Thunder) had already started breakfast since the power was still on (there was a thunderstorm in the middle of the night and the power stayed on…miracles do happen). She made home-made cinnamon rolls. What a treat! Please understand that Lisa lives in a guest house and her ministry is hostingJanetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-74017750434737489342007-11-11T13:00:00.000-06:002007-11-13T13:01:48.739-06:00A Week in the Life of - SundaySeveral 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, Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-5054426414863518262007-11-07T14:02:00.000-06:002007-11-07T15:44:36.906-06:00Janet's HomeJanetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-73854481624341375632007-09-23T14:25:00.000-06:002007-09-23T14:36:38.665-06:00CUMC Medical Team Part 1a On Saturday, September 9, the Medical team was able to go on a game park safari and see Victoria Falls. Billy Hall and Sandy Morgan had to leave that afternoon to return to the states. The rest of the team did the souvenir shopping thing, three of us (yes, that includes me) zip lined across a gorge and then had a nice dinner at a seafood restaurant. It was a good day until….. At about 1am my Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-6400192996705394552007-09-22T13:58:00.000-06:002007-09-23T14:23:04.097-06:00CUMC Medical Team Part 1Monday, September 3Medical Team arrives in LivingstoneI was so excited when I saw Billy Hall and Maggie Hollabaugh from a distance. I didn’t realize how emotional it was for me to see familiar faces until the tears started streaming down my face. As I waited outside customs I was giddy with anticipation of hugs and southern accents.I waited and I waited and I waited….I saw them at the customs Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-48281912850654786042007-09-21T13:48:00.000-06:002007-09-23T13:58:02.582-06:00Busy ScheduleWell, for those of you who look at my blog on a regular basis, I apologize for the delay in writing. It has been a very busy 6 weeks (maybe two months) here in Zambia. I’ll try to summarize my activities to catch you up. I warn you…there is a lot of catching up to do. You may want to read this when you have more time…I am putting this into multiple blogs…it’s just too much for one!Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-51078709672010193892007-08-05T11:39:00.000-06:002007-09-23T13:47:32.853-06:00Dust to Dust Alfred 1962-2007It’s a story you might hear in the United States.A young talented man gifted by God to play any musical instrument he picked up. He desires to be a music star and travels the country in nightclubs hoping to be discovered. All the attention one might expect comes his way: late nights, travel, drinking, and any Janetnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-41805086548513220632007-07-17T07:10:00.000-06:002007-07-17T07:20:45.063-06:00Life is GoodWell, although there was much prayer and concern my lost/stolen items were not returned. I was able to replace those things that can be replaced though….Matthew Winn, Christ United Methodist Church’s International Missions Director, was in Zambia the last week of June. It was great to have him in country where I could share some of my experiences and almost all that I had learned with him. It wasJanetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-22853867649759383192007-06-27T09:43:00.000-06:002007-07-17T07:10:09.681-06:00“COPS” in ZambiaWell, I had this real spiritual blog written to let you know how God was speaking to me but my computer was stolen and the document I had been writing was taken along with it. There will be a spiritual message to this but indulge me while I tell you of the Zambian episode of “COPS”. Imagine that the song “Bad Boys Bad Boys….wha cha gonna do…” is playing in the background.Last week I attended a Janetnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-16753539747778400432007-05-25T07:33:00.000-06:002007-06-11T07:37:57.547-06:00First Short Term Mission TeamI know it has been some time since communicating but I continue to be plagued with internet issues. Unfortunately, Zambia internet providers are not compatible with Microsoft Vista software and I am limited once more to using someone else’s computer for communication. I have a desktop on the container that will be able to work with the service I selected. I just have to wait for its arrival.We doJanetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-85808635674372204962007-05-23T09:12:00.000-06:002007-05-25T07:45:24.099-06:00Zimba Mission HospitalDear Friends,Things are progressing in Zimba. I am settled in my home although I still have not received my personal items sent by the container. I am surviving (more than surviving...all my needs are met).I am very content and have made many friends.There is a team from Christ Church in Memphis coming next Tuesday that I will spend time with and they are delivering a few goodies for me. Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-34890319605925487012007-05-09T06:44:00.000-06:002007-05-14T07:49:00.640-06:00Home Sweet Home I shifted (moved) today! I have my own humble abode! Two 9x9 bedrooms (without closets), 5x5 kitchen, 15x10 sitting/eating area, and bathroom. I have a bed to sleep on, a table to sit at and a love seat to relax on. The oven isn’t connected to the electrical system, the plug to the refrigerator needs an adaptor that I can’t purchased until I go into Livingstone and oh yeah…the geyser and shower Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-63666297692929664812007-05-07T07:53:00.001-06:002007-05-07T08:00:37.977-06:00Making a nest in ZimbaI know it's been a while since I blogged but the internet has not been available to me and when it has been, I've been limited in the time. Please note that it blesses me to hear you are reading my blog and are concerned about my welfare.I traveled to Zimba on Saturday, May 5, to settle in. The flat is not quite ready so I am staying on the mission property. I've seen the flat and they are Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-62495311856868944642007-05-07T07:53:00.000-06:002007-05-07T07:59:34.076-06:00Making a nest in ZimbaI know it's been a while since I blogged but the internet has not been available to me and when it has been, I've been limited in the time. Please note that it blesses me to hear you are reading my blog and are concerned about my welfare.I traveled to Zimba on Saturday, May 5, to settle in. The flat is not quite ready so I am staying on the mission property. I've seen the flat and they are Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-36582771814402076262007-04-20T13:38:00.000-06:002007-04-22T12:29:25.786-06:00My TownApril 14, 2007 I traveled to Zimba, my new home town. Once again I stayed at the PWC guest house where I have been before. A retired missionary couple, Ed and Wilma Wissbroecker, are hosting the house while the full-time missionary is on furlough. They have been very good company.Ed came to Zambia in 1958, the year I was born, and has seen many changes throughout the years. I enjoyed listening toJanetnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-17720372094944788352007-04-12T08:34:00.000-06:002007-04-12T08:37:08.216-06:00Zambian Wedding ShowerOn Thursday, 4/5, Justina Kukungu (PWC National Superintendent’s wife, invited me to attend a bridal shower with her on Saturday, April 7. I was excited by the opportunity and we discussed the differences between Zambian showers and USA showers. I could tell this was going to be quite different! Justina stated she would come for me around the 1400 hour to leave for the party.Now for those who Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-17253153385003357162007-04-12T08:18:00.000-06:002007-04-12T08:32:20.160-06:00Life in ZambiaWell, I have finally arrived in my new country. Thank you all for the prayers that I would arrive safely and without incident. The 17 hour flight was not so bad and the time went by quickly. I was able to read, listen to music, watch a movie, sleep and eat. What more would you want to do in 17 hours?I want to thank everyone who came to the airport to see me off. It was a very special time Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-65105791582099086452007-04-10T07:55:00.000-06:002007-04-10T08:08:00.373-06:00Janet Has ArrivedWell, I have tried to do this post for several days. The Internet is unreliable, slow and unavailable. I am not frustrated just anxious to let all my friends and family know that I am safe and doing well.I arrived on April 3 in the evening without my checked luggage. I received the checked luggage on Thursday afternoon. I have attended a birthday party, bridal shower and an Easter service. I Janetnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-12218491850783420552007-03-11T13:55:00.000-06:002007-03-11T15:49:18.641-06:00Preparing to say Goodbye"'Never shall I forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.' "-unknownSaying goodbye is never easy even when you know there will be a hello. I have been in Colorado for two weeks at Missionary Training International (MTI) where I have learned strategies for integrating into a new culture, resolving conflict among team members, and caring for my Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-66667627093651733942007-02-12T16:35:00.000-06:002007-02-12T18:06:13.539-06:00Back in the USAWell, I've just returned from the express tour of Zambia. I must admit that I was reluctant to travel to Zambia out of fear that it would not be what I remembered and I would dread returning for two years! Well, no such thing happened! I fell in love with the people and the country all over again. I cannot wait to return in April!The trip was so eventful it would take several pages to tell about Janetnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-13141965137786403972007-02-01T09:55:00.000-06:002007-02-01T10:02:00.811-06:00Two Months and CountingAnd now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?- Deut 10:12Dear Friends,The verse above sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? Until He asks you to leave your Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-27835757331063002412006-11-18T09:07:00.000-06:002006-11-18T10:11:46.805-06:00Empty NestIf you ever wonder whether God is into even the smallest details...stay turned, I will testify that He is. Here is His newest proof of His love for even the smallest of creatures.As most of you know, I live with cats, Murphy (who thinks he's a dog), Corky ( a cat in all the stereotypical ways), and Madeline (still a kitten at heart and a calico who melts your heart when you look at her). Living Janetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37193343.post-1163094276366121432006-11-09T11:21:00.000-06:002006-11-09T19:23:08.707-06:00God' PlanZambia, Africa April 2007 - May 2009Sending Church: Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC), Memphis, TNSupporting Church: The Love of Christ Church (TLC), Lakeland, TNZambian National Church: Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, Zambia, AfricaDuring this two year commitment, I will be:Serving as a liaison between Christ United Methodist Church and the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church; continuing a partnership ministryJanetnoreply@blogger.com4