Tanzania

Friday - June 29
We are here! Everyone has a great room with an awesome view. No problems with customs or immigration! Prayers are the key!! We are missing five bags - should arrive on Sunday. Thanks for the love, support & prayers. Tomorrow is exciting trip to Mkumi Game Park. Bishop Jacob Mameo is coming to dinner this evening.
Bwana Asifewe (the Lord is to be praised) Marilene

Saturday - June 30
An update from my conversation with Grant:

The team had fun visiting the game park this morning. The bus got stuck briefly but it just added to the adventure.
They saw a lot of giraffes and zebras as well as other animals. They are still awaiting the delayed luggage, so please pray that it will be delivered soon. This is some personal luggage, not medical supplies. (Shopping options are limited for those who don't have their toothbrushes:)

This afternoon the entire team accompanied Grant on a forty-five minute walk to the Catholic orphanage. He said it felt good to "stretch their legs". When they arrived, the Catholic Sisters were doing their monthly weighing of all the children. Apparently they use a scale somewhat like what you used to see in the produce section of the grocery store. Grant said they just lay the babies in the basket to weigh them, but for the older children they remove the basket and the the little kids grab the overhead chain, draw their knees up to their chest and hang on until their weight is registered. He said the kids all knew the routine well and seemed to enjoy it as they went through roll call.

I hope someone took photos of this for us!

Tomorrow morning they will go to Mhungamkola (I believe) for worship together.
Donna M