11/15/2012

The highlight of the day was when the missionaries said they would sing the closing song if Scott would play for them. Even though he plays well he hasn't played for anyone to sing.  He started then got lost and stood up and said he couldn't do it.  We kept telling him he could do it and finally he decided to try again.  He did a good job and the kids sang beautifully.  It was very touching actually.  These three have brought much joy into our lives here.  The two boys really could go on by themselves but when Scott mentioned that to them they refused.  Katy is far behind them but she is learning.  Today she wanted to know all about Scott and I.  Where we met, etc. etc.  When Scott told them he was a rancher they immediately wanted to visit the ranch and ride the horses.  Won't they be disappointed!  Four wheelers are much easier to ride though.
   We had arranged with William to pick up his family and take them out for dinner tonight.  His new business is going very slowly.  The drive out there was miserable with the traffic but we finally got there and called as we turned to park by the school in front of where they live.  He was still at work (selling fruit and vegetables) and wanted us to come another night.  We should have called just before we left!  So we trekked back across the city to get back home.
    Each time we drive at night we pass many of the street vendors pushing their carts home for the night - many on foot, many with bicycles, and some with horses.  They are right in the traffic with the cars and have no lights so you can't see them.  How weary they must be after walking all day selling their goods then walking miles and miles to get home for the night. There isn't much for them to go home to. We have been so blessed in our travels because hitting someone in the streets has got to be common here the way they walk out into the road with the traffic.