I'm pleased to meet you. Ok, so I'm uncertain of the word breaks, so if you speak Swahili, cut me some slack. :)

All is well here on the beloved Dark Continent...today was day three of language learning and it was far easier than day two...but still a challenge to make things come naturally. Sarah and Carol and I went out today to meet people and to try our sentences on. It is very difficult at times to get over the "American mindset" and just strike up a conversation...especially when I am a naturally less outgoing person...but I have to confess that I love it. Something about Africa makes me less aprehensive. Which is funny because we were just talking yesterday about how missionaries have to have sort of "two personalities"...one to function in the US and one on their field. So I guess it makes sense to be less aprehensive. The Tanzanians just love to see that we are trying. And even the children will stop and listen to us and help us in correcting our Swahili. It really is a beautiful way to learn a language. :)

Today we got to play with lots of kids...and assuming you somewhat know me, you know this is where my heart really is. Today I was reminded of where my passion is and my heart was sort of "reignited" toward ministry with these types of kids.

Anyhow, time is flying by...so I guess I better get some rest. :)
Grace.