We Have Arrived

Dear Friends-                                                                           October 5, 2012

   We have arrived---and it feels like total immersion----yet, in reality, we are still sheltered from much of the hardships most Tanzanians experience. 

We shower with COLD water--yet we are fortunate and have an indoor bathroom.

 We have to boil our water before drinking or brushing our teeth---yet we have immediate access to water in our house and don't have to walk miles to retrieve it.

We have to scrub everything in ourk house because it was vacant for 3 years---yet we have a sturdy shelter to live in with locks on the doors and rod iron over the windows for security.

We must walk everywhere for everything---yet we know people who have cars and are a safety net for emergencies and getting necessities.

The rice has grit in it, the meat is tough, the drinks are warm temperature---but we have access to food on a daily basis.

It is hard to sleep at night because of the 7 hour jet lag---yet we can enjoy a nocturnal concert of native birds, roosters, and even our local monies.

We have so much---it just looks different.

But one thing that is 100% the same is that God is with us---exactly like He was in the States.

May we all grow in awareness of our bounntiful blessings and then be spurred on to share more generously what we have with others.

Hoping to hear from you via email at timson@embarqmail.com or tdsonnenberg@gmail.com
   With love,
       Tim & Diane