Tanzania Blog 3

Monday 22nd March   It's that time again folks. How are you all? A huge Thank You from me for all your prayers and support once more. It means so much! May God Bless you for it. Below are a number of pics, that have been taken in the home and at the Centre too (the different workshops, the store etc. so enjoy). The last two weeks have flown by, and so much has been done! Teaching Computer Literacy seems to be taking up most of my time, but I have also begun to network with some other NGO's (Non Governmental Organisations) to see how together we can meet a number of crucial basic needs for both disabled and able-bodied people. These include the arranging tests for STDs, working with local schools to promote good health and hygiene, as well as providing advocacy for those who are currently unable to speak for themselves, on the issues that matter to them. Obviously this can't happen overnight and a lot of work is currently going into this, so please keep praying! As well as the all of this, I have also begun an intensive Kiswahili Course. It's going well and I seem to be picking it up, which is good news. I have found with the language that although many people can speak English, confidence always seems to be lacking, so very few people actually do! Even more reason for me to learn eh?. Life is great here though of course at times I miss home and family life with all of you but I have been so blessed by God in doing what I am doing that I have found it amazingly easy to settle. Many of the Guys and Girls here have been dying for someone to walk with them on their journeys, face their struggles with and share their hope. What a blessing that God picked me, he could have picked so many, but he chose me. Why? Not because I'm anything special but so that he could glorify himself and believe me he is! Last week I spoke for about 20 minuets in a Kiswahili Service, which Pastor Mwaja(baba) was leading. God decided to tell people about his Glory, lamenting the world for ever doubting him in life. Why do you doubt me? he said. Look around you? Then baba asked me up! knowing only limited Swahili I went up to the front and mixed what I knew of the language with English words. My lips began to move and that's all I remember really. When I came to sitting down there was a silence like no other you could literally hear a pin drop .... followed by a rapturous round of applause for Jesus! It was wonderful! On more practical issues washing is still a challenge but (with regards to toileting) I will soon have a completely fitted western loo. Praise God! My stomach still seems to be funny but I am slowly adjusting which is great news! Lots of love and enjoy the photos. Love and blessings Eddie. xxxx P.S I need news from home so please keep the updates coming!