Sometimes its the small things in life that cause the most irritation, and the most fun.
As a side line to our main project we are undertaking a careful review and analysis of Rwandan table legs. In particular we are hoping soon to find a table where we can sit down and have a meal without the imbalanced table leg causing coffee to be spilt all over the table cloth.
Roger has a really good system which involves sticking his bedroom door key under the short leg. Unfortunately, we live three flights up from breakfast, and it is a regular occurrence for him to get to the top of the stairs, and then realise that the key is under the table - back he runs.
So far he has forgotten 3 times and I have forgotten it once, and it is starting to become a wee frustration, that provides a lot of fun to the other person!
For those wanting to know whether we danced at church service, I have to convey to your great disappointment that we did not. In fact I have to admit that we dogged off church in the morning. Instead we spent 4 hours planning the College with our proposed builder. I know its not biblical and not what we should be doing, but Pete Andrews, who was interpreting for us, was leaving on a plane to Wales last night and this was the only time we could meet.
So instead we left the windows open and listened to the solace church singing only 30 yards away. I love the Solace Gospel Choir music which I have purchased off iTunes, and its great to work too, though often brings a tear to my eye.
As I look forward to going home on Friday, its praise music is one of my fondest parts of Rwanda. Just as well I am coming back in November, or else I would be very unhappy to leave.
Why not have a listen (click here) to their music.
Oops got sidelined.
Anyway we had our building meeting, which went well, and we await prices for Tuesday nights meeting - a key time for decision. Having, missed church in the morning, we took a taxi across town to L'Eglise Vivante church, and joined a small group for an hour and a half.
Miracle Mutesa was preaching on Christian reward. If we are seeking out God, and put our trust in Him, we are rewarded (don't absolutely like that word) with being able to walk in God's presence, feel the effect of His love in our lives, and to enjoy His company (and fun).
I added that (fun) bit because I think we can have fun with God. Might get into trouble for adding it - but that will be fun to debate anyway!
Oh, and the last piece was an absolute requirement to share this love with others also - Praise God. Hope I shortened your 45 minute sermon appropriately MM?
For the very disappointed (about the lack of dancing) you should be made aware that Fleming raised both hands (above his head even), and Macfarlane could only manage one (well he is Irish and I am Scottish)
When we came out of church we realised that we were in the middle of a shanty town type village, pretty dark, and a very long way from home. We walked for half an hour. There was absolutely no sense of risk, with many people coming out of coming out of the Expo exhibition. Eventually we managed to get a taxi, and finished up spending our last Rwandan francs on a chinese we are getting to frequent.
Now pretty broke, the banks are closed because today is the presidential inauguration, so we are working and eating at home in the Solace Guest house, and will try and get some cash later in the afternoon.
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