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Sunday - The day started about 4 AM as we woke to a good wind storm. It reminded me of Nebraska! the difference was we are staying in an open air building with windows that have slats that don't entirely close. In brief, we were really feeling the breeze as we woke up.

Dear SLC family,

Hi everyone!

We had a great day yesterday in Lamontagne. We had to forge a river in our trucks. Many of us rode in the back of a Daihatsu truck bed. Our travels to Lamontagne took an hour an a half. we had an amazing view from the mountain of the Carribbean. It was gorgeous! The eye clinic saw 80 patients, many elders in the community. Almost all received glasses - for reading and distance. It was amazing to see their faces when they first put their glasses on - huge smiles of joy!

Sunday, Oct 9
The day started about 4 AM as we woke to a good wind storm. It reminded me of Nebraska! the difference was we are staying in an open air building with windows that have slats that don't entirely close. In brief, we were really feeling the breeze as we woke up.

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY

Today was bumpy, hot, and dusty roads up the mountain to two schools...but a fantastic experience! We have now finished the delivery of textbooks to seven of eight high schools. Each school is unique in both location and characteristics. Natiro was today and overlooked the city of Moshi from about 4000 feet up the mountain. Kidia was in a poor area but the students were still happy and very faithful. The safari group should return tomorrow, with many stories. We have met with pastor Joshua several times and greatly anticipate worship this Sunday....you never know what he has planned for us.

Mudio for the weekend was again a most spiritual experience. Some of us went to the preaching point for early service (7:00) and thus church until 1:00! Their faith is like a strong magnet...bringing you back again and again! Linda even started her sewing instruction early. Today we go to Masama....more upon return.
Tom & Linda

Friday was an amazing day! We traveled up the mountain to visit Agape High School in the morning. Their singing is powerful! We sang Happy Birthday to Sr. Mlay. In the afternoon, we heard the Vunjo High School sing several of the songs from the Sheridan Worship Booklet that was sent several months ago. We delivered 1,000 textbooks and visited 23 orphans. Pastor John (in Tanzania) thanked us for the pews. Now, the 627 students can sit. "This is great" said Headmistress Sia.