Price Family Update -- 24 May 2006

A couple of stories about our arrival. When Parker and I arrived at our house, I noticed Parker was teary-eyed. I asked him, “What’s wrong?” He said, “Nothing, I’m just happy.” Then, two nights ago when we got Sonya and Payton back to the house, Payton said, “I can’t believe we’re back in Africa, I must be dreaming.”

Imagine the slugger who makes the game-winning homerun in the last game of the World Series. All of his teammates mob him when he reaches home plate. That’s what happened when Payton walked into his classroom at the French school yesterday. It kind of freaked him out, but his friends have been asking about him. Also, a similar thing happened to Parker at an ice cream place we often go to. One of the waiters (about 6’6”) swooped him off his feet and almost lifted him to the ceiling.

We’ve been scrambling to get things ready for the team. Most of everything is done, just lots of loose ends. My biggest concern is reliable transport. One of our biggest issues last year. We plan on visits to Lome, Abomey, Ke, Ganvie, and several neighborhoods in Cotonou.

At the same time, our car only starts 75% of the time and the car window won’t roll up as of last night (not a good thing to happen during rainy season). We have a strong lead on a Toyota RAV4 just waiting for the wire transfer.

Just heard a JESUS Film team might be coming in a few months. Pray for them as they gather participants and raise funds.

I know I’ve acclimated when Sonya says, “It’s so incredibly hot right now.” And, I think to myself that the temperature actually feels pretty cool (“frais” as they say here).

Another note: I love Tim Horton’s coffee, but the coffee on Air France is way better. Never thought I’d say that, but I just wrote it.

Prayer note: We’re looking at rental space for team accommodations and educational teaching space. Pray for us to make the best decision—we’ve got a couple of options.