My name is Glenda Rountree from Louisville KY. This is my second year at this location for a Medcal Mission. I volunteered to come with the early group, hoping to contribute something worthwhile prior to the team arriving.
The jury is still out on how much I am contributing, but the journey has been extremely touching and my outlook is changing daily. Joe has been diligiently taking care of many tasks, including being the chief cook. Today I tried to relieve that burden and volunteered to prepare the evening meal. Mainly, northern beans and cornbread. Easy - right? Well, things are slow in Zambia. You can't just run down to the corner and get the needed ingredients. The stove works in slow motion and the end of that story is.... we ate the beans and everyone was very complimentary... but I am a very good cook and I know they were not that great.
Yesterday I witnessed the demonstration of Zambia Christian counselling. There is a major problem with theft - loss of jobs - loss of trust - and other emotional events occuring at the school. The wife of one of the accused came to Lori to explain the reprecussions that her family were experiencing. I sat and listened as Lori passionately talked about forgiveness, love and the need to go forward. It was so humbling for me to realize this family was in serious trouble and
I complain about such minor things as the weather.
God has been good and I am very blessed to be here. My prayer is that I will be the arms and feet of Jesus and touch many lives in a postive way.
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