Family Fun

We know many people are keen to know how Liz is doing and so we thought we’d write a very short update. After four months of sickness (of and on) it is often difficult to see progress day-to-day. That said, Liz has been doing quite a bit better these last few days. Having finished her latest dose of antibiotics last week she has been feeling stronger and has more of an appetite. Our experience over the last few months has been that it is fairly common for her to feel better and then after a few weeks get worse again, so please do continue to pray for, and remember, her. We hope her current improvement continues!

Last Sunday also saw the arrival (with us at least – they had been in Tanzania for a week already) of Liz’s parents, Paul and Diana. We spent a week with them in Iringa, showing them our ‘first home’ in Tanzania (at the Campsite where we learned Swahili two years ago!), and had a lovely couple of relaxing days at a farm in the highlands between Iringa and Mbeya. Liz has loved having her parents with us and so I think it is far from coincidence that her health has improved with their presence! We are now back in Mbeya, where we will have 10 days together showing them our current home, before they head off back to the UK. Please do remember us all, our health and travel safety.

As I write I can hear the sound of church bells welcoming in a new Easter Sunday. A nice ‘home from home’ sound that reminds of the UK. Although many things in life are unpredictable and unsettling, what a joy it is that because of this day many years ago we know that our hope is steadfast. Whatever difficulties we face we know that our future is secure because of what was done on the cross for us all.