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HELPFUL GUESTS

HELPFUL GUESTS

Far from poking our eyes out* or leaving destruction in their wake, our recent guests were a blessing. Here is a picture of Dan Rabe helping to bind scripture portions in preparation for the teaching session we had on Monday. In this and many other ways it was a blessing and an encouragement to have […]
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MWINIKA PROVERB #21

MWINIKA PROVERB #21

“Olamela okhwaranya opuha.” (What you are used to is better than having lots of something good that you are not used to.) It is like saying “I would rather have the plain food that I am used to than a banquet of food that I am not used to.” This proverb expresses the feelings of […]
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A DAY AT THE BEACH

A DAY AT THE BEACH

After much begging from the kids, we finally made a trip to the nearby beach (about an hour away). It was too cool and windy to swim – and we found dead several jellyfish on the shore 🙁 – but the kids enjoyed running in the surf and playing in the sand. It was nice […]
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ELIAS’ 9TH BIRTHDAY!

ELIAS’ 9TH BIRTHDAY!

Today we celebrated Elias’ 9th Birthday. (September 25th) Not a lot of extra party people, just our family, but fun, nonetheless!
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THE WAY THE GRASSHOPPER THANKED THE LIZARD

THE WAY THE GRASSHOPPER THANKED THE LIZARD

This is a traditional Mwinika story of the Mwiikhopololo (a type of lizard) and the Nipalaka (a type of large locust or grasshopper). It was the time of the dry season that uncontrolled bush fires rage. The lizard dug a hole to serve as his home. Then one day about mid-day there came an uncontrolled […]
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MEETING FOR PROSPECTIVE LITERACY STUDENTS

MEETING FOR PROSPECTIVE LITERACY STUDENTS

On Friday, we had our first official meeting for our upcoming literacy class. We will be starting on Tuesday this next week and studying 4 days a week for approximately 3 months. It will be a fast class and we plan to cover 2 lessons a day! All of those interested in the class came […]
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MWINIKA PROVERB #20

MWINIKA PROVERB #20

“Omwiina kirinkina onvenyera.” (To dance the kirinkina dance one has to get up.) You can’t get what you want by daydreaming. You have to put in some effort. To dance you have to stand up and go join the dancing, you cannot participate sitting down. The Mwinika use this proverb when someone wants something but […]
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COOKING SHOW

COOKING SHOW

Here is a picture of the kids acting out a cooking show. Would it be a surprise to tell you that their mother’s favorite TV channels are The Food Network and BBC Food? In this case the chef (Callie) was demonstrating to her audience (Elias) how to make Pear Pie. The show didn’t last long […]
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PREPARING LITERACY BOOKLETS

PREPARING LITERACY BOOKLETS

Preparations for the next literacy class are in full swing. One of the needs is for more booklets written in Mwinika so that literates can practice their reading skills. Here is a picture of a session as we worked out the details of a booklet on transportation. It covers the history of common transport related […]
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PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR NEXT LITERACY CLASS

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR NEXT LITERACY CLASS

Last week I (Elin) was able to meet with the various village leaders in regards to the upcoming literacy class. We agreed that on Thursday (the 15th) we would offer a registration day for all interested in participating in the course. Myself, one of the leaders, and a prior student who will be helping me […]
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