More Pictures

Now that it seems I am able to post pictures, I will add some more so people can have a better idea of what it's like here. Come to think of it, it's quite amazing that I can be in Zambia and communicate with people around the world.

This boy is named Shebo. His full name is actually Shebo Silishebo. In Bemba (or else Nyanja but I can't remember which), Shebo means Bible. So you could call him Bible. He along with both of his brothers are at the Lazarus Project. He is another boy that is a lot of fun and pretty cute (Claudia, I hope we have kids like some of the boys here...but we'll worry about after we're married).

About three weeks ago, I played football for the first time in Zambia. I played with most of the little kids and a couple of older boys. The guy in the blue shirt is Paul, who looks after the kids at night. We were on opposite teams so it was fun. I've played football a few times since then (including last night) and it is lots of fun.

I'm not going to try to explain this picture. I came out of my room and saw the boys rolling around in a big tin container. I have no idea where they got the idea but it was kind of funny. I guess as the saying goes 'boys will be boys' - even in Zambia!

Ok, so I've had a couple comments and e-mails about facial hair. I get the impression that it would not be the smartest thing to have a beard for my wedding. Well, just to set the record straight, I am not planning on having a beard. I only let it grow because my bag had gotten delayed and I couldn't shave for most of the first week I was there. To prove that I still don't have the beard, here is a picture of me and some of the boys that was taken last night. I do agree with the comments though, I don't think a beard would look good with a tuxedo either.

This picture was also taken last night. We actually did not have electricity for a little while. It happens here every Monday night and then sometimes some other evenings. It is an attempt to conserve electricity by the city of Lusaka. So for an hour or two every Monday night we are without power.

When this boy brought the bike over some of the other boys took turns riding it. Then I rode it a bit and even impressed them. I did a bunny hope (a jump with the bike) and the boys were surprised! They were pretty excited. It's funny how little things can amuse kids.

Well, I guess that's it for now. Today I was at church this morning and it was really good. Bishop Banda talked about God's view of nationhood and about the history and future of Zambia. It was very inspiring and made me want to be Zambian. I am blessed to be in such a wonderful country, full of people who love God and want to live out their faith.

I noticed last time I didn't say hi to other people that were in Africa but not Tanzania (specifically people in Ghana, Malawi and Sudan), so Hi!

One thing that people can pray about is for the leaders as they review and write the new Constitution for Zambia. It is quite important as it will set the course of the country for the future.

I look forward to hearing from people. I love everyone.

Goodluck and Godspeed