All the time God is good!

We have been in Africa now for almost 2 weeks! This is such a wonderful time in our lives. We have been given the opportunity to spread the love of our Savior to the people that God has sent us to here in Dakar. I have learned a little French and Wolof; "Nan ga def" is "how are you?" and they reply with "Man que fi" (Jeff says Monkey Feet which is close enough! haha) which means "I am fine". They speak both languages here. It is funny to learn them. Our friend Siitso [see-cho] is a Christian brother from the church and he comes in to read English and to hang out with us. He was teaching Nikki and I how to say some things and he was laughing at us because we sound so funny to him. The hardest thing I have tried to explain to my readers is the "th" sound in English. They think it is strange.

As a team, we have a devotional every morning to help get our minds focused for the day and to ask for God's continued help and strength. This morning we talked about something that each of us has learned since we have been in Africa. We have seen God's love. Siitso will come in singing a church song. He is so joyful in the Lord. He has brightened my day on more than one occasion. When we do not have a reader, he will ask us Bible facts. Do you know the names of the 3 people who did not see death?...you can leave a comment as to your answer :) Props to the first one!! haha He knows these answers because he told us that his family used to get up at 4 in the morning and study God's word for and hour and a half before they went to school. How much better would I know God's word if I did half of that!!

I was thinking today that I praise God how he knew where he was sending us and to whom he was sending us! Praise his name for the hospitality of Senegal! It is said to be "le pays de la teranga" which means the country of hospitality. Here is a picture of one of the wonderful meals that our African mom, Dianna, cooked for us!! She is a great cook! George's family here has brought us in and treats us like one of their own. We love to spend time with their son, Jethro, and daughter Prisca. Well have a wonderful day today and tell someone how much you appreciate the fact that God put them in your life for a reason! Oravwa! (not so good at spelling French yet! :) )