Mozambique : Maracuja anyone?
Mozambique 2006 - Ashley & Brooke July 17th, 2006 by admin
The weekends here have been wonderful. We are still doing things like going to church, teaching kids VBS, and doing some social things (like meeting up with people) but they are much more relaxed for the most part and allow us time to have new experiences, see more of the city, or just hang out. Today, for instance, while Rachel was babysitting, Brooke and I decided to have an adventure. You see, we’ve fallen in love with a beautiful fruit; the Maracuja, or in english- the passionfruit. We are fortunate enough to have a huge tree growing just outside our doorstep and over the garage. So today, Brooke boosted me up and I climbed around on the roof of the garage picking out all the abundant overgrowth of ripe fruits that are too high for most people to reach… but not for me; I am nimble like a monkey. So, after a great deal of picking through vines and swatting at fruits I shimmied down the wall and Brooke and I took our pickings upstairs to start the juice making process. It was glorious!
I would also like to tell you about some of the people that we have been meeting. it’s funny, we came over thinking specifically about working with Mozambicans but God has some other plans in mind as well, as he usually does. The first week we were here, we met a girl from Ireland who is staying here for the summer as well, to volunteer and experience Africa. She has been coming with us everyday to work at the orphanages and we are blessed to have her as a friend. She is staying with another Irish friend who lives here and it’s been really fun to spend time with them and see how God is allowing our paths to cross. We are excited to see the ways that God is revealing himself to them and the ways that He will continue to work in their lives.
So there you go… a look into the important things in our lives; friends and fruit : )
July 17th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
Just remember Mother Teresa’s comment - small things with great love. Looking at the big picture, and all of the need, can indeed be overwhelming. Use telephoto - focus on what you ARE doing!
July 17th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
Hey Ashley and Brooke!!
Sounds like you two are having an awesome time and learning a lot about God’s faithfulness and love along the way! That’s so awesome. I miss you guys and hope that you definately touch the lives of the people over there with God’s love. I just want to let you both know that I’m praying for you guys and I’m definately excited to see you guys when you get back!
Kaela
July 19th, 2006 at 2:56 am
Thank you so much for the comments. They really make our day! And, it is so encouraging to hear your words of wisdom and know that our prayer web is so vast and so strong! Love to all!
July 19th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
I’m so excited cause i had no idea this existed. You girls are absolutely incredible! I am still blown away by the fact that you were willing to follow God’s direction and give up an entire summer of you lives for such a cause. You have hundreds of people (including myself) looking up to you and admiring your dedication and bravery. you rock! Good luck with the juice and may there be many more little things that bring you joy! talk to you soon!
Love,
maryn
July 19th, 2006 at 5:36 pm
Beautiful job you both are doing, we are proud of you, and Brooke, you found a good one with Chris, but it looks like he found something even better!
Love,
Pat & Stubbs
July 21st, 2006 at 11:27 am
Hey Brooke and Ashley
Each blog you write make me more excited. I’m so jealous you are already there. Hope all continues to go well and we will be seeing you guys in a couple weeks. I bet all the ‘Biquers are keeping you in their prayers, I know that I am. Take care Dana
July 22nd, 2006 at 6:24 pm
It is so great to read about your lives this summer. Know that you both are in my prayers and I am excited to hear all about it when you both get back! I just wanted to let you both know that I was thinking about you today! In Christ-
Elisa
July 25th, 2006 at 11:34 am
Ashley, I miss you so much! Looks and sounds like you are having such a wonderful time in Mozambique. Be encouraged in your times of worry or stress because He is using you to make an impact for His kingdom. I am so excited for you and want to hear all of your stories on the phone when you get back. The campers keep asking about you too! I tell them you are riding elephants in Africa and they get stoked. Miss you friend and I’ve been thinking about you tons.
love and hugs,
cindy
August 1st, 2006 at 1:59 am
Ash….
Tee hee hee, i cant stop myself from giggling. I can just imagine it now~ you climbing up onto the roof to grab the delicious passion fruits. You are indeed ‘nimble as a monkey’!
keep up all the good work you are doing over there, but remember to take a moment each day to look after yourself, you are awesome.
All my love as always…
Your English (and very envious) friend…
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