John and Chris Settling In

The boys are really settling in well. John has jumped right in at school, the American International School of Lusaka, and now plays volleyball. He is the team setter. They recently came in second in the country and will travel next month to South Africa for an international tournament.

He also has a leading role in The Wiz - he plays the Tin Man! It makes me wonder - can a person made of tin move quickly enought to set a volleyball? Apparently so.

Amy and Ruth are busy sewing costumes. This includes many trips to the "compounds" (very poor shanty town areas) looking for clothes. It is amazing what they can find for 2 pin (2,000 kwacha, or about 40 cents). Probably all Salvation Army discards that tend to get shipped to Africa.

Chris recently visited a chimpanzee rescue program called Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Orphanage. They spent a week observing the animal behavior, hanging out as it were. It seems to have been a good trip with a chance to get to know classmates as well as the chimps.

As a family we continue to explore churches and have found quite a variety. We pray God will continue to guide us as we engage in fellowship and outreach.