My Bibs.

Malaki in Bibs. Yes, how handsome is he! Second hand clothes are simply the best... Yesterday I went with a friend to the market to look for some clothes for her baby to come and Malaki and boy did we have an interesting experience. When we were ready to go, she paid for her 25 pieces of clothing about $19.00. As we were beginning to walk away, all the 5 woman began screaming back and forth trying to take her bag of clothes out of her hand. The situation was so tense I didn't put much effort into trying to figure out what they were saying... I simply told my friend "Lets go NOW." Just walk away... I repeated! As we began to step away, they got even more upset until I finally tried to put together their words with my broken Kirundi. After a time of much tension and confusion I finally realized they wanted her bag of clothes back because they needed to see which clothing belonged to which women to divide the money! To be honest I thought they were going to take back the clothes and try to tell us we didn't pay! After we realized what was happening, we handed the bag back to them and suddenly everything was O.K. Talk about challenging situations that arise from language barriers! I have to admit... we were laughing so hard afterwards.

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Things are moving along here in Burundi. We signed our protocol of execution just yesterday confirming our work in Muramvya and now we can we are free to sign for land. Many politics within the NGO world. God has been faithful to give us a persevering heart; I can't count the times we just wanted to "give up!". God made a way, because the children suffering here in various situations are truly dear to His heart. He sees their need and He is faithful and just to help them overcome through love. We bought the silverware and plates for the homes... on to the other furnishings in the coming days! To be updated on our work in Burundi, check out our TCOAC Blog at www.thecriesofachild.blogspot.com All our love...