Early to rise . . . ready or not . . .

 

Yesterday, Ida was discussing that two ladies from the Presbytery were coming to work with the Ladies Choir at UCZ and that the lodging assigned to them was unfit (actually condemned), there was no electricity, no water and it was in general disrepair.  Due to many visitors at this time, all of the other lodging for visitors were full.  If you know me, you know what happened next . . . yes, I offered my space in the Cottage and said I would gladly take a couch for the two nights they were here.  Since I was awakened early, I went ahead and began moving my items to the house and finished up just before 8:00am instead of waiting to sometime between 9:30 and 10:00am.  

It was on to the Bible Study at the Brick Yard.  The Word for today was Acts 20:20-22 .  Each participant was asked what the passage said or meant to them, as well as some general discussion.  Once the Bible Study was closed in prayer, we decided as a group that due to the amount of work, visitors, and events over the next few days that we would try to begin the employment assessments on Thursday.

Once back at the house, things got very busy.  We thought we had until the afternoon to clean and prepare the Cottage . . . we thought wrong.  The ladies had arrived, and their bags were brought directly to the cottage.  Ida was headed up to the market for chicken feed on the main road as well as taking some eggs and other items by the Church as the Choir would also be preparing lunch and dinner for the visitors.  I took the opportunity to catch a ride to pick up a few supplies and replenish the “biscuit” (cookie) stash as well as to sow in a few needed items into hosting the ladies from the Presbytery.  Ida picked up the feed order and I purchased the needed items and it was off to the Church again and then home. 

It was then time to head to the OVC (Orphan’s and Vulnerable Children’s Center).  First for a Staff Bible study, then time with the children and to assist with feeding lunch to them.  We read a book and sang song as they waited for lunch.  Lunch again consisted of Nshima (a type of ground corn likened to grits), a spoonful of cabbage, a piece of chicken and some broth/soup typically to dip the Nshima in. 

Once home, it was noticed that the thatching of the sitting area in the yard had begun.  It has been an interesting process and once it is completed, I will do a post specifically around the process.  

Evening continued the “popcorn” kind of day . . . something here, something there and something else always popping up.  We had a few visitors before dinner and it was good to see them and discuss firming up plans for everyone’s “programs” or duties.  Dinner was amazing!  Chicken, brown rice, squash, green beans, salad and chocolate cake 😊.  The chicken was amazing and I asked what the seasoning was.  I was told it was Dijon mustard, honey, butter, salt/pepper and a bit of water.  It tasted way more complicated than that.  I will be giving it a try when I’m home.

Then a bit of time by the fire and up to a new bed.  I hope everyone sleeps well tonight . . . good night moon!