Hello everyone,
I have been very quiet these past months, resting up in Australia and working on a strategy for my return. Here in Australia we live in paradise and I am enjoying the luxuries that abound such libraries and spiritual retreats as well as simple things like running water and swimming pools.
Meanwhile the mission in Zambia is continuing; the sponsored students are attending school, Pastor Richard Musoyo visits the area and gives me frequent updates; a missionary couple are using my four-wheel drive car and Praise God the Chief has insisted that the school continue. This alone is a worthy Footprint in Africa. While I am away it gives the people the opportunity to remember what I encouraged them to do and put it into practice e.g. I understand that the HIV prevention committee continue to meet.
This month I have been invited to attend a Landcare Conference in South Africa in order to take the next step in Zambia. Landcare operate internationally to improve the agricultural practices in poor countries with knowledge and sponsorship. This is done by showing local people new practices from around the world, simple measures that will increase the crop yields. I am very excited about this for the people of Mupitanshi eat only what they grow so crop yields are paramount. Negotiations have been ongoing for two years to get this far. Pastor Richard is representing me at the Conference and he also is very excited. Please pray that this is the seed for great things to come.
I miss the people of the village very much. I've came to love them dearly and they are part of my family. Communication with them is difficult because of the remoteness of the area so when I do get news its a blessing. Catherine and Matilda will complete their Grade 12 this year. They are working hard and I am so proud of them. They are setting an example for other girls to go to high school.
It is a great privilege to work amongst the people of Mupitanshi and I praise God for all that has been achieved.
Love and blessings
Durelle
