The Neptune in Namwera

The Neptune in the village of Namwera is one of many fond memories of my trip.
Keith, Bronwyn, Zoe and Geronimo dine at the village's only resturant, "The Neptune".

From a menu that I never saw patrons can choose either chicken or beef. Both are cooked in only one manner and are served with the same vegatables and maize. I treated the family and myself to dinner there on a Sunday. The total including tip cost about $5--of course in Kwachas it sounded like a lot more than that. The local villagers cannot afford to eat at The Neptune but travelers using the paved road near the village and missionaries and European engineers stationed nearby keep it in business. Cool drinks (as they call cokes) cost less than bottled water at The Neptune. There is a Coca-Cola bottling factory within a 100 miles of the village.

To be a student again...

Sitting in Perspectives Class two weeks ago, I was inspired to go to Nursing School at NWACC. I have been praying about what kind of mission training I should pursue for the summer. When the answer came--there was joy in the discovery. Ironically, my mother wished I would have chosen a Nursing degree when I first attended College of the Ozarks out of high school--at that time I could not have been less interested in the field of nursing. Now I'm thrilled to be given this direction from my heavenly Father. I will use my training to be more effective in Africa. Not only do I want to treat injuries and illnesses there--but I desire to share my training with the nationals so they can better care for themselves and their children.

Tuesday after work I enrolled at NWACC. This summer and in the fall I will study Anatomy and Physiology I and II, a computer course, psychology course and Microbiology. By spring, those pre-requisites will see me eligible and competitive for the limited number of nursing program spaces available each spring.

To be a student again sounds like a thrilling ride. I love learning, though I usually struggle with retention. This is God's thing, so I have confidence that He will bless my studies and the purpose for which He has called me. I'm so honored to be in His beautiful plan to reach humanity with mercy, compassion and the Gospel.

He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope has everything.- Unknown