tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805159655432295921.post1799922537047872582..comments2022-05-29T21:10:12.177-05:00Comments on a dime in the sun: Friday night at Suubithe Simpson familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17823181439550603017noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805159655432295921.post-38253183288018432262011-10-09T17:31:30.167-05:002011-10-09T17:31:30.167-05:00Mika, you are doing a good job of explaining what ...Mika, you are doing a good job of explaining what life is really like - both for yourself - and for those to whom you minister. I have two suggestions for you: FIRST...have T install an electric water pump into your water line - and buy a couple of those large 100 gallon black tanks to put enough water in for those times when the water pressure is so low. SECOND...hire some help with the housework. I think you could get a full time helper for $100 per month - but even if it is more it will be well worth the investment. I know you are tough - and I know you can do your own - but it will free you up to do things for the Lord and to minister to your husband and children. I hope I'm not taking too much liberty here in suggesting these things but it's because I've served in Africa for 20 years and can feel the struggle you must be in.Fred Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740055638280779519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805159655432295921.post-11137627895696280272011-09-25T23:05:59.381-05:002011-09-25T23:05:59.381-05:00I've travelled to Kenya a few times and I can ...I've travelled to Kenya a few times and I can relate to much of what you are talking about in terms of village life and hardships without electricity and running water. But mostly I remind myself to be grateful for I am often there as a visitor spending time in hotels where the conveniences are much greater than the villages. I wish everyone could see the hardships and realities of daily life in Africa so we could learn contentment with all of our blessings. I wish you joy and strength as you live out your dreams of being a missionary. God bless.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805159655432295921.post-44287676580644171082011-09-24T14:21:02.670-05:002011-09-24T14:21:02.670-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.GramiePamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061467883192005620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805159655432295921.post-21263313840612844492011-09-24T12:34:55.641-05:002011-09-24T12:34:55.641-05:00Always love the sharing of your thoughts! btw...co...Always love the sharing of your thoughts! btw...contentment IS a 'learned' character trait. Paul said, "I have 'learned' to be content..." You just happen to be getting an advanced course in it right now!!! But he also instructed Timothy that..."godliness with contentment is great gain."....so you are definitely are coming out way ahead!!! The fullness of the life treasures God is adding to your life is immeasurable by worldly standards!!! :) Love ~ ~ momCalysta Gerharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182981348446858968noreply@blogger.com