We had the summer missionaries from Kperisi over to celebrate Independence Day. Our two housemates (a German and a Ghanaian) also joined in. Using locally available fare, we put together a meal of steakburgers with tomatoes, onions, and alefu (instead of lettuce); yam chips (instead of potato chips); and fried okra. Our guests even stirred up some Sprite and Coke as well as some “ice cream.” In addition, our German roommate found a watermelon! So after lunch all eight of us went outside for an old-fashioned watermelon seed spitting contest. We concluded with prayer, thanking God for our freedom and interceding for our nation.
Research
Phil has now finished planting on 14 of the 15 farms participating in the on-farm experiment. He will plant the remaining farm on Monday. After that, his main responsibility will be monitoring the fields in case any problems arise. He has already heard that one farmer almost pulled up the pigeon pea while weeding because he did not know what the seedlings look like! Monitor. Monitor. Monitor.
Phil has now finished planting on 14 of the 15 farms participating in the on-farm experiment. He will plant the remaining farm on Monday. After that, his main responsibility will be monitoring the fields in case any problems arise. He has already heard that one farmer almost pulled up the pigeon pea while weeding because he did not know what the seedlings look like! Monitor. Monitor. Monitor.
Malaria?
Although Dani had planned to spend last week in a village with the summer missionaries, she stayed home instead. Monday afternoon she came down with all the classic symptoms of malaria. So, she rested until Friday. Thankfully, she now seems better. Many of our friends here have developed malaria infections which required several visits to the doctor and multiple weeks of treatment. We’re glad that Dani’s illness was cured with rest and doxycycline alone –that and a heaping dose of prayer.
Although Dani had planned to spend last week in a village with the summer missionaries, she stayed home instead. Monday afternoon she came down with all the classic symptoms of malaria. So, she rested until Friday. Thankfully, she now seems better. Many of our friends here have developed malaria infections which required several visits to the doctor and multiple weeks of treatment. We’re glad that Dani’s illness was cured with rest and doxycycline alone –that and a heaping dose of prayer.
Prayer Requests
- Continued good health
- Opportunities to witness & go to nearby villages (Dani would like to go to Kperisi this week)
- Continued good health
- Opportunities to witness & go to nearby villages (Dani would like to go to Kperisi this week)
Sooo, who won the seed spitting contest? Hopefully our American boy claimed the gold! Malaria is noooo good, I'll be praying for a fast recovery and strength.
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Glad that you are better, Dani. I missed catching up on your blog for a while there, but have thoroughly enjoyed getting all the updates on a slow, rainy day here in Florida. God bless you both as you enter the "home stretch" these next few weeks. Still thinking of you and praying for you...Dr. F
ReplyDeleteDani and Phil, we continue to enjoy reading your interesting postings. Dani, we are concerned to learn you have been ill and especially concerned that you might have malaria. We are praying that you do not have malaria and that you are feeling much better now. Phil, we are thankful that your research is progressing better now after the delay in planting the crops. We miss both of you but pray for your safety and are thankful for your effectiveness in spreading the Word. Love in Christ, Ben and B.J.
ReplyDeleteGlad u are all doing great. Keep up the good work letting your light shine
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