Wedn May 9

Is that the date? HAPPY MOTHERS DAY a bit early. Im such a jerk and missed my mom's birthday so a big shout out to mom!
So many transitions/changes to talk about for our base .Its actually been a tough week for everyone. Its the third day its rained and remember we live in fales so everything gets damp and we just wait for a sunny day to lay out EVERYTHING. Also, we have lost water and it wont be restored for another two days at least so needless to say everything is being used sparingly and some are getting cranky :) Its been tough financially for the base this month, our van broke down and we had some expenses there. We are stretching for our food money. And for some reason we always run out of toilet paper. I dont know though if thats a financial thing or thats just the concept of buying in bulk that isn't being used. Another leadership change is around the corner with Sio, our base leader, being offered an opportunity to be at YWAM in Australia, he should be here another month.
On good notes our speakers are great again this week and we've been talking about worldviews, some over the islanders heads and also family units. We are also preparing to share our four dances on Saturday (we've already done one dance at the local prison). I shared another sermonette this morning about anger and for some unfortunate reason it was much needed. I just feel everyone is feeling the strain since it is half way through the program and I dont doubt that the devil wants to discourage us. We are making lavalavas to sell for fundraising and they are beautiful. We have such talented and creative artists on base (um myself not included, Im just happy to keep up with the dances).
Last night Atu took my small group out for Ice cream (freedom! Im only allowed out at night for our evangelism night so it was a treat). Instead of ice cream though I was craving root beer so I got two cans :) We then walked along the sea wall and prayed. We also prayed infront of their governement building which has NO security... its so different. I guess Samoa is quite a bit safer. Another thing they don't really understand here is nursing homes . I tried explaining it in class as a cross between and apartment and a hospital but for older people. The culture here just puts so much respect on our elders (we should all learn from this!) so its hard for them to imagine their grandparents not living with them or their uncles.
I will try to get back in on Saturday but since we are performing Im not sure... im never sure really. My new moto is 'ote le loa, I just do what Im told' which means ' I dont know, I just do what Im told". Ha! Praise God. I pray this finds you healthy, peaceful and joyful. Many loves....