Today as I arrived in church I was feeling exhausted, it's been a long week. I continue to think about praise.  Yesterday in Madale village I had the kids make tambourines and we wrote Psalm 34:1 (in Swahili) (I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.) on their tambourines.  A reminder to praise constantly.  Pastor Shaun has challenged us with a continuing reminder that we should praise constantly.

 Today's sermon focused on Revelation 5 and the Lion of Judah.  A very insightful message.  Following the service I enjoyed the time to visit and fellowship with others. While chatting Pastor Shaun called me up to the front where he was praying with a teenage gal.  He said I have a feeling this girl needs a hug.  Don't know all the situations with this dear teenager but I do know that God has laid her on my heart to continue to pray.  Please keep her in your prayers if you think of her.

This evening my adventure was to go to the market and buy potatoes for supper.  My friend was here and needed a lift so I gave him a ride and purchased my potatoes.  On the way back I was right near 'the short cut' road.  I turned down the road without so much as a second thought.  I got to the precarious place but thought-it will be ok, we haven't had any rain.  OOPS! I was mistaken! before I knew it, I was STUCK in gross, yucky, stinky, MUD! I had an instant second of panic as I realized it was dark, and there weren't others around. I got out and tried to push my bajaj but to no avail.  I needed to steer and push at the same time and it just wasn't happening.  A few minutes passed and along came a piki-piki (otherwise know as a motorcycle).  The piki piki (with driver and passenger) quickly passed through the muddy substance.  I quickly hopped out of the bajaj and in my limited Swahili asked if they would please help me.  Without hesitation they came to my rescue, we rocked back and forth a few times and then they finally pushed me out!  I couldn't thank them enough for their kindness.  I've decided no more short cuts for awhile! :) Thankful for the kindness of Tanzanians and friends.