News from the Blair Family

My soul finds rest in god alone. A moment of rest finds all of us in legho
village.
What a glorious 2 days this has been we bid farewell to our comfort zone of
running water and paved roads to the lush africa mountains where the clay is mre
red than ga
Papa dea and mama irene greeted us with loving arms
Yesterday we were schooled on africa time arriving thirty minutes late to church
we all enjoyed the analogy of god being compared to a land cruiser that never
runs out of fuel
After our hike to the village and picking the perfect floor space, we all
praised god in thanksgiving for our arrival
Papa deo chaalenged all of us to slow down, be afican, and ask ourselves how
attached we are to our materials for that makes us further from our father
He encouraged all of us toi stop and listen to gods voice
Our first morning in legho was truly phenomenal and a demonstration of gods hand
Men women african american worked side by side hauling rocks boulders and soil
in the construction of the medical center which will be able to serve 1000
people. It was amazing to watch the women carrying the water for miles to mix
the concrete we spent the remainder of the day with the school children colring
dancing and smiling
It is an absolute marvel at their sheer delight. Thi simplicity is another
african lesson we are learning
The afternoon broght a serious game of soccer with the locals and american
claimed the victory
The rains have come and drenched us with mud but the lord is stirring our hearts
every moment
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