Dear all,
We are here, Morgenster Mission, Zimbabwe. Eight days ago we have had a blessed commission service in Leiden and then a good trip from The Netherlands to Zimbabwe. God blessed us in many ways. You can read about it below.
It is what we expected, yet different. We arrived in a house that was left by our predecessors in December. They left some important first things and as I, Mark, was able to bring stuff along in the past months, it is quite livable. After two days we even had a filled fridge, a nice bed, hot water and internet! But what makes it strange is that you cannot start working (no permits) and have to deal with new situations like personnel, power cuts, responding to new names (MaiLennard for Annemarie), no transport (the nice 4wheel drive is in the garage, but some paperwork needs to be done first). It is good, but also feels strange that you don't know how the processes are. Along the way, we find out what we need to fill in and where. Situations change.
But what is very good is the attitude of the people. Neighbors come and welcome us, people show us the way etc. And the house is great, as is the garden and the environment.
Reading through the goodbye letters from the tutor group and college made me realize again how wonderful the time was. For those from All Nations, thanks for your prayers and lovely goodbye messages. We miss you.
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