Those places are northeast of Juba, about a 40 minute plane ride. We left on Wednesday, spent the day in and around Bor and then on Thursday we went to Mingkaman. To get there we had to go on a 40 minute boat ride. I admit, I was really excited for the boat ride!! The boat could seat 15 easily and then there was room for sacks of grain. It also had a nice canopy over it. So many thoughts about my parents as we rode along the river (which the locals call the Nile but I don't think it is). I thought a lot about my brothers - ok, I was really hoping they would be jealous! LOL We came back on Friday and was back in our apartment by 11 am, so it really was a quick trip.
The trip was just what I needed. In my last post I talked about being depressed and God gave me just what I needed - God is SO good. It was good to talk to people about what they have accomplished and what they hope to do yet and their dreams for their country. They shared their concerns for the education system when they found out what I was here to do and they encouraged me in learning Arabic.
Here are a few pics from the river ride - wish I could go back and take more pics but these will have to do.
I had a great time and hope I can go again with Nancy.
As many of you have heard, PC(USA) has had to recall several missionaries home due to insufficient funds. A couple here with us Juba are among those called home. They will be leaving on the 18 of this month and will be missed. Please remember them as they go through the adjustment of returning to the States.
Guess what?!? I actually went to the office yesterday and talked with the treasurer about my coming in to work and talked about how we see things working for us. We also went through a list of things that need to be done. I was not there very long but it sure felt good to "do" something.:)
