Again the mystery of the lines was evident with our best example being on a three lane road at the lights where we had ten vehicles lined up waiting for the change. Bizzare, absolutely unbelievable and just plain stupid are a few words that come to mind. Despite all this we have not seen one accident, bump, nick or heard an angry word.
We travelled for 90 minutes to visit Ikkadu (only 50 kms away). There we saw the Hospital, Church, Day Care and school and were just as impressed with the people as we were on day 1. Their faith shone through their everyday actions, working in conditions that would not be acceptable in Australia. In fact the buildings in the hospital and the pre-school would have probably been condemned in Australia.
Here is the Operating theatre at Ikkadu Hospital
Pre-school children having their afternoon sleep.
The children at the school had no desks. They sit on the cement for their classes. They are beautiful, happy children and we had a lot of fun talking with them. They thought it was particularly hilarious when Lynn stood next to one of the teachers, comparing her fair skin to his dark skin.
We asked the principal what his greatest need was and he said that he would like to have a clean toilet facility for the children.
The church has no chairs – grass mats again - which are put out before every service – about 500.
Really made us think about the complaints we make about uncomfortable pews in our churches???
Everyone on this day was quite content for us to take photos and with humility allowed us to be part of their journey.
We were hoping for a few days to get ‘acclimatised’ and ease into the challenges of being here but we are finding we are getting challenged by just the basic existence of the people. Their contentment with what they have is very confronting.
Sign of the Day: “Watch out for tree” – means don’t hit the tree that is growing on the road.
The church has no chairs – grass mats again - which are put out before every service – about 500.
Really made us think about the complaints we make about uncomfortable pews in our churches???
Everyone on this day was quite content for us to take photos and with humility allowed us to be part of their journey.
We were hoping for a few days to get ‘acclimatised’ and ease into the challenges of being here but we are finding we are getting challenged by just the basic existence of the people. Their contentment with what they have is very confronting.
Sign of the Day: “Watch out for tree” – means don’t hit the tree that is growing on the road.
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