This week has been a very, very busy week so far—and it’s only Wednesday. Thankfully, we’re planning on having a field trip on Friday to a “water hole” about an hour or so away. I think everyone—students and teachers alike—needs the break this week!
On Sunday, Eddie was baptized at the church here in Foumban. There were many debates back and forth as to what to use as the baptistery. The old pool is no longer in good condition, and the new pool uses tons of water. Finally, it was decided that the old pool would used. So the pool was set up on the school side of the church, propped up between all the action packers that hold the school textbooks. We all crowded into the room and were able to witness Eddie’s testimony of faith. Of course, Carol (Eddie’s mom) wasn’t able to get a good picture while he was being baptized, so Eddie and Pastor Richard had to climb back into the pool for a staged shot. J The men decided to leave the water in the pool so that we could use it at school to flush the toilet.
Well, on Monday, I walked up to the school to unlock the door and saw water flowing out from under the door. Sure enough, the pool was leaking all over the floor. We mopped the water out of the door and tried to transfer the water to empty action packers, but there was just too much water. During breaks, we kept moving the water out the door. Finally this morning, the last of the water made its way out of the pool. It was great to see a diminished flood of water on the floor!
Here in Africa, we never know what a day may bring. We often say TIA—“This Is Africa!” But, I’m thankful for a God who is not surprised by anything, a God who is in control of all of the unexpected circumstances!
