Shopping Spree

(Christen) Today we did a little shopping for the home. We went to the downtown market with one of the ladies to purchase much needed gas cylinders for cooking, bowls, flatware, soap, and food supplies. When I say we went shopping, what I really mean is that we walked around with the lady from the home until she found what they needed. Then we had to walk away while she bargained because she would get a better price if the Americans weren't around!

When we arrived at the orphanage with the goodies the kids and all the workers were thrilled! The gas cylinders will make cooking much easier; before they cooked over coals in a bowl. Not the best method!

Speaking of buying things for the orphanage, thanks to everyone for the donations! The final tally isn't in yet, but currently we have raised $4400! This is amazing and has far exceeded our expectations! God is good! We will use a small amount to fund needs while we are here (like what we bought today), but the majority will be placed in a fund with our agency allocated to disperse for the needs of food/cooking supplies, medicine, educational materials, and residential improvements.

We had to catch a taxi back to the hotel from the orphanage. We got assistance hailing a taxi from one of the house workers. The roads to and from are in terrible condition. We had to wave away two taxis because they could not ensure us that their car could make it all the way to the hotel! Nevertheless the taxi we took did make it!





Setting up the Gas cooker












Bringing in supplies to the home