Above; Lisa Mayo and Elsie (nearly 2 yrs.)
Well, Lisa and I actually went to Arua about 10 days ago now, and the conference at that time was still in the future. This is one of the huts on the conference property where they planned to have small-group practices for the Orality lessons. I asked the guys to stand next to it for me so you could get an idea of the height and size of the hut. It is for sitting in- notice there wouldn't be much head room for standing.
Billy is our WGM head guy in Arua, also leading people into Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He oversees the training of pastors in Nebbi (1.5 hrs. south of Arua) and also some Sudanese pastors in Yei, Sudan. Although he mostly was running around and hands-on while we visited, he did sit down to do some office-related work (all related to the Orality conference). Since this is a typical pose of many of our missionaries- sitting working at the computer- I thought it was appropriate.
Joanna took us to the market on Independence Day (when less people were there as they all went to the town's parade!). I bought a ton of fabric there- mostly it comes from the DRC, and it is great for cloth napkins, tablecloths, other decorative items. I never get to go fabric shopping and I even bought enough to make 2 bed quilts! Happy day for my hobbies!
Joanna and Elsie hung out with Lisa and me as we all made plans for upcoming field events. Joanna and I also are working on the devotional book I have mentioned before. And FYI, (below)- Jo is a GREAT cook! :)