Well after 5 weeks with the in-laws in house we look forward to some 'normalcy'--like power outages, going to bed at 7:30 and a routine! It was nice to have them here and great to watch Sally interact and enjoy the boys. I think she almost enjoys them as much as i do...naa. Not possible. Got some projects done around the house (more outside security lighting) and new steering damper put on the truck. We did have two trips, one 10 hours north to Mocimboa de Praai to see the work there and encourage colleagues. We also spent two days on Ilha de Mocambique and a week on the beach in a friends 'camp-house' which was nice and peaceful. Overall a good time. But we are tired.

My classes are winding down just in time for three back to back conferences starting next week. The first is put on by a group of South Africans who come up to specifically help us misso's in northern Moz. They usually bring a vet, dentist and IT tech guy but ii think this time it will be more fellowship, encouragement and discussions about the business side of missions and business AS missions. Should be interesting. The second conference is probably my most favorite. Once a year our AIM northern team comes together and just chills out. NO BUSINESS. Just Fun, being together, talking, worshiping and playing. It is only three days but quite a break. Lastly we will (Cami with me this year!) attend a FIEL (Faith) conference during the days and hear some speakers from Brazil and the States. This is more geared for Mozambican pastors and one of the very few opportunities they have to be together in a non-denom setting. We have sponsored three other couples to attend and will be able to just 'be' with them outside of church and home settings. It has been fun for me to hear their reactions and thoughts about the material taught as many have never attended a conference before.

So....normalcy...HA!

And during all this i have to organize the next classes which will grow by two again...bring me up to 7 classes a week! Yikes. OH!!! Two students so far have scored 100% on their final exams! Praise God and Kudos to them for their hard work.

That is the news...
And i am out of here.