Party African and American Style

Party African Style- American Style!

We're back in Kadiolo. We arrived after a long trip. Our car, so nicely repaired in Bamako, seems to need a
clutch... At least the clutch seems to be slipping. Buying a used car does have a bit of a repair curve
doesn't it?

We arrived in time to find out that Fatou, a young woman who sells food nearby our study room, is getting
married. She is going to be the 3rd wife of a m-lim man. His other two wives lives in Bamako. So he is going
to be here (at least part time) with her...Anyway, I went over to the reception. I took a gift, and she was so pleased that I came. She re-dressed in her wedding dress so I could take her picture. Fatou is a person that we've made the effort to share the love of Christ. There was singing and dancing, and they sat me down to a big meal of riz gras & meat. (rice and meat sauce...) I prayed and wished the best for her in what I see to be a difficult future.But even tonight there are still loud drums and dancing near her courtyard. We can hear them from our house!So they are happy about the situation...

We also had 2 new girls arrive in Kadiolo. They are working with an organisation called "One Story."The SB mission is hosting them, and asked if we could help with these two girls who are in our region.These two girls are going to be in a village near us. Half an hour away. They are going to be living in the
village chiefs courtyard. No fridge, no ac, no electric, no flushy toilet. They will do this 4-5 days a week,
then they will come to Kadiolo each week for a 2 day rest at our guest house where all of this stuff is
available. Pray for Susan and Amy. They will be learning Shannara, a Senoufou dialect, and after a year of
that, will be translating Bible stories so the people will have them in their own language.

Today, the 25th, we celebrated thanksgiving. We hosted 15 Americans at our house...Ernie and Jan, Susan and Amy (It was their first day down here with us...) and the Curry family, with their 2 short term workers...We were all so thankful for several things. So many of us down in this region, for one. A year ago, it was
Lisa and I... We're thankful for good health. Ernie and Jan particularly. Of course, we had a wonderful meal of mashed potatoes, roast chickens, apple pie, pumkin pie, fruit salad, and other delectibles..

What are you thankful for today? Amy and Susan are sleeping in the village tonight.

I bet they're wishing for a flush toilet! :-) I bet they're thankful it is dry season, and nights are cool.

Last night was down all the way to 68 degrees. Ooh
Thanks for stopping by, God bless,Tom & Lisa Seward