God is good!

This morning we returned to work on Joseline's home. The ride to and from her home has become somewhat familiar to us. Yet the children who run alongside the bus to greet us with hands outstretched is a warm and welcoming sight to behold each day. They call out to us 'Muzungo, Muzungo' [ghost traveler] running as fast as they can, so excited that we have returned.
We continued some of the same work as before, some new jobs as well. The tin roof is being placed and inner walls completed. But the beauty today is the way in which we engaged with those working and with the children, even though we did not always understand the language. Some of us were holding and hugging the children, others were working side by side, playing ball, or singing.
We then traveled nearby to see a group of young people who are new to the ZOE Giving Hope program, only 2 months. It is a special day for them and we are blessed to see each of the 90 households receive a goat. Their goat will provide income and security as the manure will be used to fertilize their crops; later they will sell the offspring. They are proud of this opportunity and express their appreciation for ZOE ministry.
The song that rings in our ears each day as we sing with the children -

Iyo Mana Ni Nziza, Iyo Mana Ni Nziza, Iyo Mana Ni Nziza, Nziza Nziza Pe.
God is good, God is good, God is good, Good good good, so good!

Simply being present today with one another is enough!
Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another..."
Blessings, Stacy