Back to Maasai Land
Yesterday I went with Rita, Pastor Zablon and Jodie to the village where Zablon grew up. This is where Hidden With Christ Ministries is paying to have the well re-dug. I wrote about going there in a previous blog entry. We went back with one of the workers from the company Maji Tech, the people who will be doing the re-digging.
As we stood on the spot where the work on the well is going to take place Zablon once again reminded us of the land that he has given for a school. He pointed to the spot where he thought would be nice...by a tree, not far from the well. I told him it was the perfect spot. Once again I was stirred in my heart and excited about this future adventure.
After we left the well site Zablon informed us that we were requested to join some of the leaders for a soda. We drove to the place of their were Maasai huts and sure enough there were about eight of Zablon's brothers...all family members are referred to as brothers. We went inside one of their huts along with about six of the "brothers" and they brought in a case of various sodas. They were so sweet the way they offered us a soda. It was the best warm soda I ever had. :)
We sat together...took a few pictures that I wish I could show you...they asked Zablon to interpret as they had some questions regarding the details of the well drilling.
When we were done we went outside and Zablon's brothers presented Rita and I with Maasai warrior shields...that was cool...wish I could show you the pictures! I plan on hanging my shield up in my office.
Zablon's family is so thankful for the well that is going to be drilled. They know this is no small thing Rita is doing for them. They were so kind and sweet expressing their gratefulness.
I am so honored to be able to travel to his village and see his family and watch their joy. I am thrilled to once again talk about the future school and the plans for the school with Rita and Zablon.
I hope to be able to visit the site as the process of the well begins. This is so exciting. I love being able to go back to Maasai Land. :)
As we stood on the spot where the work on the well is going to take place Zablon once again reminded us of the land that he has given for a school. He pointed to the spot where he thought would be nice...by a tree, not far from the well. I told him it was the perfect spot. Once again I was stirred in my heart and excited about this future adventure.
After we left the well site Zablon informed us that we were requested to join some of the leaders for a soda. We drove to the place of their were Maasai huts and sure enough there were about eight of Zablon's brothers...all family members are referred to as brothers. We went inside one of their huts along with about six of the "brothers" and they brought in a case of various sodas. They were so sweet the way they offered us a soda. It was the best warm soda I ever had. :)
We sat together...took a few pictures that I wish I could show you...they asked Zablon to interpret as they had some questions regarding the details of the well drilling.
When we were done we went outside and Zablon's brothers presented Rita and I with Maasai warrior shields...that was cool...wish I could show you the pictures! I plan on hanging my shield up in my office.
Zablon's family is so thankful for the well that is going to be drilled. They know this is no small thing Rita is doing for them. They were so kind and sweet expressing their gratefulness.
I am so honored to be able to travel to his village and see his family and watch their joy. I am thrilled to once again talk about the future school and the plans for the school with Rita and Zablon.
I hope to be able to visit the site as the process of the well begins. This is so exciting. I love being able to go back to Maasai Land. :)
posted by Lydia | 1:52 AM
3 Comments:
Hi Lyd,
That's so exciting about the school that's going to be out there. Could you see yourself living all the way out there someday? What do you think?
Freya
Hi Lydia!!
I am so enjoying what you share and I wish I could see the pictures!! I know you are glowing!!
What an incredible and awesome experience!! You are a historymaker!!
Luv
Peg
Hey Lydia,
We just got back from Ghana, West Africa on 09/29/06! Wish we could've stayed there. Planting churches & eventually starting a Bible School will be part of the reason we're going. It's encouraging every time we read your about your experiences. The rythm of life in Africa is very different but awesome! Maybe one day we'll get to visit you once we move to Ghana next year 2007. -Love Angelo & Feliza Cabrera
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