I have wondered this week if the constant smell of rotten fish can cause permanent damage to one’s sense of smell. The fact that it rains often, leading to the drying process to start all over, adds to the stink.
I started a merit on Madagascar’s lemurs with the Discovery Rangers this week. It is important that our children understand that most of the lemur population in this country is critically endangered. The fact that there remains very little forest, is of course the main reason. The Chinese also consider lemur meat a delicacy as they do with most endangered species and they pay good money to the local people to satisfy their disgusting habits. It is important to teach the children that God expects us to care for His creation and to preserve it. Many of the ‘fady’ or beliefs concerning lemurs are to the detriment of their survival and are rooted mostly in ancestral worship and fear. The aim is that our boys and girls can change the way people think.
Dries constructed extra supports for the roof at school in the event of strong wind. The disappointment about the poor job of replacing the roof is still an issue. The gutters also need to go back on, but once again, ‘too much to do, too little time’.
Please pray for us:
- Dries is very tired and he carries a big burden to hold everything together. The focus will now be on the boat, but he also loves spending time with the kids at school and they never get enough of the attention he gives them.
- We give God glory for Alice’s walk with Him. She was baptised yesterday and to hear her proclaim publically that Jesus saved her and that she wants to live for Him, is so encouraging.
- Thank you for praying for the healing of my foot. I appreciate all the advice and the medical input. It was established that no bones were broken. I have since removed the cast and I am almost as good as new.
May you have a blessed week.