We awake in our new house, it’s 6:45am and we are being picked up in 45 minutes. We have been invited to the Diocesan prayer breakfast.
There was no breakfast, though it was lovely to meet a large number of people and to receive even more warm welcomes.
We then had a meeting with the Bishop at 9am to talk about his vision and our plans. He is a very wise and humble man, who is very gracious and kind. I think we will get on very well.
I head off with Christopher to the school and leave Armorel with Mama Monika our house lady, who speaks very little English, to try and organise things. She must have done well as I come home to a fridge full and the washing being done.
I had a tour of the temporary schools buildings and then walked the new site, some 60 acres of it. It is an ambitious and exciting project. Building starts in March!
We were both only doing a half day to give us time to reflect and unpack, so walked into town to sort out a new mosquito net for our bed. It is huge! I mean huge, more than 6ft wide. The town is very busy but very different to what we would call a town. No real shops, just stalls, and thousands of bikes. We sought refuge in the Orion Hotel on the walk home for a cool soda. A quiet spot with fountains and nice lights, a real find, and somewhere we will escape to again.
Our second night, and although we still are feeling very overwhelmed by the whole experience we are feeling at peace. We have no idea what this year will bring and what our future holds, it is bound to be full of ups and downs but we can manage and hopefully grow and thrive.
The internet works, and we managed to Skype John’s mum. So lovely to see, and eventually hear a familiar voice. We do miss you.
A full day at work tomorrow, lifts arrive at 7:30am.
Sitting outside our new home looking exhausted
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