Visit from the Vet and Sunrise

July 5^th

               I just finished last science class at NDO, since I will on my way home next Friday.  We talked conservation, re-use and recycle.  I gave them a tour  of NDO and showed them how we compost everything, including the animal “poop.”  They thought it was cool that we use manure to compost and fertilize.  Then they started telling everybody we saw, “We eat poop!”  You have to love their enthusiasm at least.

               Martha stood up in the corral when Lynne went to check on her early this morning.  She was a little unsteady on her legs, but she had a rough afternoon yesterday.  She went down in the tall grass, and they unceremoniously lifted her with a tailgate lift and carried her across the compound to her corral.  She none the worse for the wear, but it was not her usual eat, sleep and poop afternoon.  When the kids and I went by the corral to talk about how cows work, Martha was walking around the corral, eating, pooping and talking to her son Bud.  Thank you for keeping her in your prayers. We know she is much better because her attitude is back.  She will only let Noah get near her and pet her.

               It is late afternoon in Zambia.  Kalenga and Enese are cooking up chips and fried chicken, one of our favorite meals.  We have six new cows here at New Day.   Well, technically we have 3 new cows with calves yet to be born.  As Lynne explained it to me, “Some missionaries are packing it in and leaving Zambia, and they asked if NDO wanted their cows.”  So they are not happily ensconced down near the Tidwell’s and the Wilcox’s houses along with Bud, Martha’s loveable but troublesome son.  When those cows drop those calves there will be a lot of milking to be done her at NDO.  Blu hopes to make cheese for his cheese cellar.  That would be awesome.

               The sunrise this morning was spectacular.   I am told that as we get further into the dry season, more dust is in the air and the sunrises and sunsets get better each day.   I would love to see some clouds roll in for a sunrise or sunset before we leave, but I am not holding my breath.  I saw some small clouds yesterday afternoon, turned around and they were gone.  Poof!!!  Yes, it is that dry.

               There is nothing else to tell from this side.  Tomorrow is Saturday, and we have Kid’s Club in the afternoon.  Only 4 day more days left to enjoy the kids, the staff and the fellowship at NDO.  I am leading Bible study Sunday morning.  After doing the sermon (I almost said preaching the sermon. LOL) last Sunday, Bible study will be easier and better since I have done it before.  You just have to share and teach what God lays on your heart.  The veterinarian from Choma came by this afternoon check out Martha.  I am sure he will find her fit as a fiddle.  C U L8R!!!!