This past Saturday was Parents' Day in DRC, though I don't know if it's an international holiday or not. Needless to say, we are enjoying an extra day off today, and three-day weekends are always welcome! Saturday was a nice day to rest and visit friends that I haven't seen in awhile, and Sunday was busy as always. Church starts at 9:30, usually finishes around 12:30 - 1pm, but I didn't get home until close to 3pm. Then I go to an international missionary Bible study, which starts at 4:30pm and we usually get back around 7pm. One of my favorite times of the week is our after study jam session, for which we used to enjoy the accompaniment of Andrew, a CARITAS intern who is now back in the States. He plays amazingly, and by ear, so we had fun learning new songs in all different languages every week. Sigh, we all miss Andrew, but hope that he's enjoying his summer back in Cali.
Today has been relaxing as well as productive. I always enjoy getting up early, and for me sleeping in on a day off means I get up around 7am. Delicious Ugandan coffee made with a French press and fruit salad with yogurt for breakfast with my Bible and journal are my favorite way to start a day. I like to sit either outside or close to the window so I can feel the cool morning breeze that comes off the lake through the early morning haze. Our staff who normally cook for us also have the day off, so this morning I decided to do the dishes and make a banana cake (or bread, I’m not really sure which!). I have been having fun using maize flour in baked goods, and the bread/cake that I had made just last night was already gone so I decided we needed more! I have enjoyed borrowing a friend’s More with Less Cookbook and have tried several of the recipes.
Looking over the lake, it’s hazy and I can hardly see the outline of the mountains on the far side. I’ll definitely be happy when the rains start, hopefully in another month! Walking through town is extremely dusty, and I couldn’t stand not washing my feet when I got home from church yesterday afternoon.
Ok, time to go get dinner started! (I love having the kitchen to myself on days off! – but I don’t mind the help when we’re working all day!)
Today has been relaxing as well as productive. I always enjoy getting up early, and for me sleeping in on a day off means I get up around 7am. Delicious Ugandan coffee made with a French press and fruit salad with yogurt for breakfast with my Bible and journal are my favorite way to start a day. I like to sit either outside or close to the window so I can feel the cool morning breeze that comes off the lake through the early morning haze. Our staff who normally cook for us also have the day off, so this morning I decided to do the dishes and make a banana cake (or bread, I’m not really sure which!). I have been having fun using maize flour in baked goods, and the bread/cake that I had made just last night was already gone so I decided we needed more! I have enjoyed borrowing a friend’s More with Less Cookbook and have tried several of the recipes.
Looking over the lake, it’s hazy and I can hardly see the outline of the mountains on the far side. I’ll definitely be happy when the rains start, hopefully in another month! Walking through town is extremely dusty, and I couldn’t stand not washing my feet when I got home from church yesterday afternoon.
Ok, time to go get dinner started! (I love having the kitchen to myself on days off! – but I don’t mind the help when we’re working all day!)
