We are grateful for water filters. These are some pictures of the area and house where we reside.
Filters that filter our water. Aren't we grateful
These are some pictures of the area where we live. Animals on the roads and all around. I am glad we have a fence or they would be in the yard. We have to filter our drinking. The water is very rusty and polluted. The house is big enough but very dirty. I am trying to clean it up so I can survive. Don't have much time. I love P-day. We are working hard to learn the area and understand the language. We have a baptism this morning at 10. The Elders are working very hard. Members are very friendly. We love them. We are grateful to be serving at a time when the Lord is hastening His work. Will send more later.
Rusty water
Elder and Sister Esplin on our morning walk through mud and big pot holes.
Nets we sleep under when the mosquitoes want to eat us
Path on the side of our house
Cows in front of house on the road
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Elder Watchman
Elder Slaugh
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Elders at District Meeting
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Esplins and Elders
People are all over the roads
Great Pictures! It is so good to hear how you are doing. :) The house looks great, and a baptism besides! You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI know Mama is trying not to complain, so I'll do it for her! They are very thankful for a house there. However, they do have rats, ants, holes in the floor, etc. She said there's a lot we can't see in the pictures. They have to keep the windows open, so dirt is constantly blowing in. They have it better than some missionaries though. It's definitely a 3rd world country!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures and post more when you can! We'll keep praying.
Hi Lois,I am Lynda King Taylor, oldest daughter of Mary King. Sis. of Donna Shingleton,now you know who I am..didn't know if you would remember me or not. I am excited for you being in Guyana. I know at times you will think it can not possibly get any worse,sometimes it does. But then the sun comes out after raining for days on end and you reallize it is not as bad as it seems. I spent 5 yrs in Georgetown,our second son was born at Davis Memorial in G'town. We were there from 1971-73,left then went back in 1981 til 84. I made some wonderful life long friends. The Guyanese people are friendly and helpful.The church was not around during those yrs we were there. And I missed having a Ward family. Now it must be wonderful for the members to have each other to depend. Times can be very difficult and dangerous there but with the Holy Spirit as your constant companion you were will be protected and kept safe. That does not mean to let your guard down. As for the water,at least you have filters,we had to boil our water. In fact we even boiled the sugar and made syrup to sweeten things. The mosquito nets are a must. We never slept w/out them. As for the rats,well that is part of living in a 3rd world country. Just be diligent and do not lv out anything that will attract them to come in at night. I have lived all over this world and mostly in 3rd world countries and Guyana was one of my favorites simply because of the spirit of the people. They work hard to have what little bit they have. They are grateful for anything you give them. Your house looks nice,much better than what we had so long ago. Take care and if I can answer any questions I will be happy to reply.we just returned from 2 plus yrs in Costa Rica and it was beautiuful but no means w/out the same problems you are having. Have fun and enjoy the ride,things will get better day by day and before you know it you will be packing your bags and not wanting to leave the people of Guyana.
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