7-21 & 22/2023

 Yesterday we were scheduled to continue work on the house.  However, when we got there we were informed that they wanted to let everything cure.  Below is a picture of the progress so far.

This next picture shows the house being replaced for the elderly woman shown standing in front of the right corner of the old house.

Fortunately we remembered to take one of the soccer balls that he been donated for the boys.  When all else fails, play soccer…

Some of the guys went fishing in the afternoon with Father Reagan.  They “claim” they had 4 bites but no fish.  However, the Mozi’s were good.

This morning we took the local ferry across the Zambezi river to Metete district.

We then drove about 2 hours to the village of Sitwala.  This was the first time a priest visited since last September.  During the rainy season which is about 4 months they are totally cut off as they become surrounded by water.  As usual we were greeted by the villagers singing to us upon arrival.  We celebrated Mass with them.  Notice the xylophone in the picture.

In addition to the normal monetary collection, their masses include offerings various items for the priests.  Father Christian is shown receiving a live chicken which is quite common.

Following Mass we received a meal that had been prepared for us, and then we had some time to interact with the parishioners and children.