The day started early, as we loaded medical supplies, crafts and lots of people into two mini vans and a couple of cars for the hour and half drive to Engikaret. Both vans had 14 -16 people packed in the four rows of seats; which is good because being that packed helps you from being bounced around too much. The road to Engikaret is dusty, bumpy, and dry. The drive consists of navigating donkeys, goats, holes in the roles, Massai riding bikes or walking, and passing at incredible speeds (and some risk!) other vehicles. We have bruised heads, arms and legs from the Tanzania roads. But, you really get to know those sitting around you!
We first visited the boma (village) where several of the Massai come for medical assistance. A tour of the boma was given by the Chief's son. We were all invited to enter (one by one) a mud hut and see how they lived. After about 300 pictures with kids we headed back to the clinic. Today we served 125 people. It was a comfortable day of helping meet the needs of those who are ill, meeting many women at watering hole, and giving the children Hot Wheel cars.
CTK paid for sixty 200 lb. bags of corn which was delivered today while we were there. The elders of the various villages will distribute the much needed food as they see fit. A community director came out and thanked us for the donation. The Maasai will grind the corn for food and to sell. Unloading the bags nearly killed the men on our team - while the Maasai men made it look easy.
We loaded up for home about 4:30 PM and made the dusty trip home - waving to the children walking home from school, weaving from one side of the road to the other to void huge pot holes, donkeys, cows and goats. What an adventure!
Please pray for the base director's (John) father who is ill. John is trying to get a bus ticket for him to come from Kenya and stay here. John will work this arrangement out tomorrow (Thursday).
Tomorrow is our last day here in Arusha. There are already tears that come with saying good-bye to old and new friends. Several of us will make one more trip to Engikaret to watch the village's first baptism ceremony. They estimate 20 - 40 people getting baptised tomorrow. A great way to close this chapter of our trip.
We leave for Kenya at 8:30 AM Friday to see new needs and be of help where we can. Please pray for travelling mercy and the ability to keep being the hands and feet of Jesus. Thanks!
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