We made it! It is a little after 10:30pm as we write this post to you. We are all unpacked, rooms set up, a small evening snack and we are ready to hit the sack after our almost 24 hour travel time period into the bush.
Thanks so much to Amber and Jako's friend Mike for helping transport us in his truck to the village. We had a wonderful lunch at the Hungry Lion in Livingstone before jumping on the road for our journey into the bush. It was an eventful 4 hour ride, consisting of almost the entire team being transported for the final 2 hours past Kalomo on the back of a Lorrie (3 ton pickup truck). Lots of dust and the cool night breeze! What better way to experience your arrival into Mukumba Village? :)
Charles (the local manager) and a few of his children welcomed us just after dark, excited to see we had made it! Jakob is so cute and everybody is anxious to play with him. He is already 7 months old, can you believe it?
We cannot wait until tomorrow when we get to meet the children in the orphanage! We plan on getting settled and working on the organization and practice run-through of the eye exam clinics. We will be in touch with updates and pictures once we are able. Tonight has been busy and it is time for some shut eye!
Zambia Team 2010
Glad you have arrived safely. Can't wait to see some pics. We'll all be praying for you guys. Becky
ReplyDeleteI pray for all of you by name! Give all of the children a hug and smile from momma A. I pray all of the people who get glasses will recieve the greatest gift, Jesus Christ. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you made it there safely. Will continue to pray for you all. Can't wait to hear the stories you come back with! :) God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteSo gald to hear you are there! I can imagine the trip in the lorrie was exciting. We are praying for you often! Look forward to more news.
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