Thursday, January 4, 2007

Thursday, January 4th update

Hi everyone. It is Marilyn again writing on behalf of Rachelle. I spoke to her yesterday and she is doing good. She has spent the last few days painting the medical clinic and was able to do some shopping at the market yesterday.

Today she and Megan are headed for the Orphanage in Morobo. It is 26 miles away, but will take them 2-3 hours to get there because the roads are in such terrible conditions. She was really looking forward to her time there. They will not have any electricity, and we won't be able to contact her by phone until next week. So she will not be available at the Dallas number posted in the previous entry! Also, she is 9 hours ahead of central time.

Prayer Requests while in Morobo:

Discernment on changes that need to be made at the orphanage
Encouragement for the widows - They will do bible study with the ladies, so please pray for the opportunities to share Christ and encourage them
Rachelle will be using her sign language to teach some children at the orphanage

As a reminder, she will leave the village on Tuesday, 1/9 and go to Uganda. She will arrive back in Dallas on 1/13 and in Memphis on 1/14. She is ready to come home and share what she has learned.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

i got a second job at the YMCA. i trained today and i start monday. it's exciting cause now i can save money for my big move. i can't wait for you to get home! love you so much!
raeannski

Anonymous said...

Hi Rachelle! I haven't been able to comment in a while because I've been out of town, but I just got updated on everything and it all sounds amazing. God definitely put you there for a reason. It's awesome to be able to see that. I'm praying for you and the people there, and I love you!!

rodger said...

hey- I'm safely back in Philly and preparing for my last semester! crazy. Enjoy your last week there and get your butt home safely! Love you!!!

Chalise said...

hey rachelle,
i just got back from hondruas and have spent the last hour reading your blog and watching videos. i am so encouraged and excited to hear all about it. i miss you tons but am so happy you are investing your time over there! love you and praying for you!

Anonymous said...

Rachelle! Gosh, more exciting things you guys are doing. You have packed a ton into your time there, it is so awesome! We miss you! Can't wait till you get back and hear Austin talking about you in Africa. It really is so cute to hear him pray for you! I am praying for you that you would be "dressed for battle" even this last week or so. God is doing big things, I know, and I will pray against the enemy even harder! Love you!!!
Erin

Anonymous said...

hi shell it's jimmy, me and ski just listened to that thing where those
guys were mouthing that song. backstreet boys. ski said you thought it was funny too. i love you and can't wait to see you again. we can play guess who.
jim jim

Anonymous said...

my 2 jimmys and i are praying for your safe return....he likes to say "great googaley moogaley".....it comes out more like " moogley moogley". love ya!!!
bean