A Couple of Visits -- By Meg

In the past week or so we have had a couple of little visits from 

some of our friends here in Nampula.

One week while Dad, Granny, Pa, and I were out teaching Emma and Lilly had some girls from church over to play a little. 

These 2 girls are the pastor's girls. 

Pastor João has 2 girls and 2 boys.

 The oldest is about 16 and his name is Tomotio, his 2 middle are girls and are Emma and Lilly's ages. There names are Rute and Eunissi. 

Then their youngest is about 3 years old on his name is Davi. 

This is mom and her friend Dorca.

We also got to see our guard Julio's new baby boy!!!

 There were a lot of problems with this pregnancy so we were all glad to see a healthy baby! 

It is always custom here that the guests sit in the chairs
but they wanted Mom and Dad to sit in the chair.

Isn't he beautiful!

Look at those sweet shoes! 

Please pray that he will sleep. He sleeps during the day and cries all night! 

Also, pray that he will stay healthy and strong. 

Hugs,

Meg

Our Trip to Nacala -- By Meg

On Sunday afternoon we headed out to Nacala. 

We spent the night Sunday night and on 

Monday we were out on the water most of the day!

Helping pack the truck!

On the way!!

We finally got there about the time the sun was setting!

The next day we set out to have some fun on the water!!

The older people road in the car and the other people walked down. 

Getting on the boat.

We sailed on the boat to the other side of the bay, then we got out and swam.

No.....that is not a swimming pool.....it is the OCEAN!!
See Lilly's starfish? Doesn't that look amazing!?!

The kids always collect starfish! 
Then, when it is time to leave......we all get one, we name it, and throw it back in the sea.

Me and Granny!!
Don't I look AMAZING!?!

Dad, Emma, and Granny

Swimming!!!
Me, Mom, and Emma

After we swam for a couple of hours we went to shore and had a picnic lunch!

 It was SO fun!!

The view from the picnic spot.
Those are the kids swimming while the adults were toasting the hotdog.

The kids always hang on the boat!

Do you see the coral?

The ship's captain and the first mate.

We stayed out a couple more hours, then went back to the Harrell's house.

When we got back there were some fishermen selling their fish.

It was a REALLy good price!

And the fish was mahi-mahi!

So we decided to buy it and cut it up really quick.

Isn't he HUGE!!!

And ugly!

You can tell that the fish is fresh by it's eyes!

Uncle Brian knows all about cutting fish!

We finally got ready and left.

It is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

We always LOVE going to Nacala! Thanks Harrell family!! We love you!

Hugs,

Meg

A Trip to the Village and Church -- By Meg

Last Saturday Dad, Granny, Pa, and I went to a village to do some teaching at a church.

 It took about 2 1/2 hours to get there. 

But it was a great day!

The church asked a couple other churches to come and sit in on the lesson.
So we had a packed church!

The women singing.

This is some of the food that we had.

Granny, Pa, and Dad with the congregation.

The washing spot.

This was the road most of the way. 

Then on Sunday we went to our church.

At first they had chairs for only the adults, then they brought in chairs for us girls.
 We were happy because the benches are very uncomfortable.

Singing some songs!

Singing one of our favorite songs.

We had service then went outside and shook hands.

These boys wanted their pictures taken.
The one on the right is the pastor's son.

Dad and Pastor João. 

Trying to find some shade!

After church we went somewhere special! Look at the next blog to see what we did!!!

Hugs,

Meg