Week 3 for a Weak 2

    KK and I are both blogging today in order to make up for the lost time. I don't want to be that person that makes excuses but the reason we haven't updated in a while is because we've been down with... well we're not exactly sure. The Eby's seem to think our malaria medicine, Lariam, is making us sick. Some  side effects we've been experiencing are: fever, chills, nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue, sore muscles, loss of concentration, loss of appetite, the inability to sleep, and some others that I think I'll leave up to your own imaginations. I am convinced I'd rather have malaria than take the drug to prevent it.

    Thankfully, Mamma D is taking care of us! We went down to the drug store at Quality yesterday and replaced our Lariam with a more mild malaria preventative, Doxycycline. Yes, the same drug used back in the States to treat acne. Let's just say, KK and I aren't complaining. 

    With hopes of becoming well and achieving beautiful skin, we start our week off with optimism. We have a lot to look forward to these next seven days! Tony's wife, Angel, will be returning to the compound any day now with a new, healthy baby girl! There is a Bible conference down at ABU (African Bible University) that we will be attending in the afternoons. Two of the speaking pastors, Dr. Dennis Johnson and Pastor Fletcher, are staying here on Plot 2 with us. We had the privilege of hearing Dr. Johnson preach yesterday at Zana Presbyterian Church and enjoyed a time of worship last night led by Pastor Fletcher. We're getting a taste of that L'Abri-like atmosphere Mrs. Darlene was telling us about on our arrival here in Uganda. 

    Tesara, a California local who's been teaching at the school for 3 1/2 months, is leaving on Wednesday. We part with mixed feelings; sad to see our new friend go but excited about what her departure will bring! We will be taking over two of her bible studies this week with children from Zana Community Christian School. Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will be meeting with a small group of older girls. Our plan is to study Proverbs 31 and really delve into what it means and looks like to be a godly woman. On Sunday afternoons, we will be meeting with the boarding school children studying various bible stories and finding ways to practically apply those lessons to our lives.

    I believe KK has already introduced you to her "special" little girl. I wish I could say I haven't picked any favorites but some children just have a way of stealing your heart!... Ayabale is the child who has stolen mine.

   Well, that's all for now. 

                                                                                                                               - Mary Grace