A little note from Connie (My next door neighbor): Just in case you’re wondering, it’s illegal to turn left (we drive on the left side of the road here) on a red robot (traffic light). Um, especially not wise in front of a bunch of policemen. They could chase you down in their truck (who knew? – there are very few police cars) and pull you over and take you to the area 3 police place to pay a MK5000 fine ($28), EVEN IF you didn’t know it was illegal, cuz guess what? It still is! And even if you are in a hurry to get back in time to teach your English class, you shouldn’t be in THAT much of a hurry. And guess what else, if you sweet talk the policeman who climbs in the back of your van to “take you” to the area 3 police station cuz his friends in the truck have somewhere else to go apparently, and he tries to help you find a zippity quick parking place once you get there, it does NOT mean that the police “king” of THAT little parking area of 10 cars will let you park there and so you have to go to the other parking lot where the police “king” of THAT little place will NOT let you park, but you have to go to the first place even when you tell him you can’t cuz that king told you “no” so you go to HIS second choice, you should be careful not to run your van front end over a hidden in the tall grass cement block and crunch it down hard…cuz that would sound terrible and almost make you lose it… And then the nice policeman could be waiting to write your ticket zippity quick cuz you told him you hoped you could get back in time and is there ANY way he could help you?? And so wouldn’t it be funny if while he was helping you he handed you his ticket book to hold while you followed him to the guy with the receipt book…and then Jessica might call her husband and tell him, “CJ got arrested and we are at the police station and we hope we can get back for her class.” And then on the way out the nice policeman could joke with his friends in Chichewa that he was marrying Jessica and we wouldn’t even stop to file a sexual harassment thingy. Wouldn’t all that be something? : )
Friday, March 11, 2011
Breaking the law
I'm glad I wasn't driving!!
A little note from Connie (My next door neighbor): Just in case you’re wondering, it’s illegal to turn left (we drive on the left side of the road here) on a red robot (traffic light). Um, especially not wise in front of a bunch of policemen. They could chase you down in their truck (who knew? – there are very few police cars) and pull you over and take you to the area 3 police place to pay a MK5000 fine ($28), EVEN IF you didn’t know it was illegal, cuz guess what? It still is! And even if you are in a hurry to get back in time to teach your English class, you shouldn’t be in THAT much of a hurry. And guess what else, if you sweet talk the policeman who climbs in the back of your van to “take you” to the area 3 police station cuz his friends in the truck have somewhere else to go apparently, and he tries to help you find a zippity quick parking place once you get there, it does NOT mean that the police “king” of THAT little parking area of 10 cars will let you park there and so you have to go to the other parking lot where the police “king” of THAT little place will NOT let you park, but you have to go to the first place even when you tell him you can’t cuz that king told you “no” so you go to HIS second choice, you should be careful not to run your van front end over a hidden in the tall grass cement block and crunch it down hard…cuz that would sound terrible and almost make you lose it… And then the nice policeman could be waiting to write your ticket zippity quick cuz you told him you hoped you could get back in time and is there ANY way he could help you?? And so wouldn’t it be funny if while he was helping you he handed you his ticket book to hold while you followed him to the guy with the receipt book…and then Jessica might call her husband and tell him, “CJ got arrested and we are at the police station and we hope we can get back for her class.” And then on the way out the nice policeman could joke with his friends in Chichewa that he was marrying Jessica and we wouldn’t even stop to file a sexual harassment thingy. Wouldn’t all that be something? : )
A little note from Connie (My next door neighbor): Just in case you’re wondering, it’s illegal to turn left (we drive on the left side of the road here) on a red robot (traffic light). Um, especially not wise in front of a bunch of policemen. They could chase you down in their truck (who knew? – there are very few police cars) and pull you over and take you to the area 3 police place to pay a MK5000 fine ($28), EVEN IF you didn’t know it was illegal, cuz guess what? It still is! And even if you are in a hurry to get back in time to teach your English class, you shouldn’t be in THAT much of a hurry. And guess what else, if you sweet talk the policeman who climbs in the back of your van to “take you” to the area 3 police station cuz his friends in the truck have somewhere else to go apparently, and he tries to help you find a zippity quick parking place once you get there, it does NOT mean that the police “king” of THAT little parking area of 10 cars will let you park there and so you have to go to the other parking lot where the police “king” of THAT little place will NOT let you park, but you have to go to the first place even when you tell him you can’t cuz that king told you “no” so you go to HIS second choice, you should be careful not to run your van front end over a hidden in the tall grass cement block and crunch it down hard…cuz that would sound terrible and almost make you lose it… And then the nice policeman could be waiting to write your ticket zippity quick cuz you told him you hoped you could get back in time and is there ANY way he could help you?? And so wouldn’t it be funny if while he was helping you he handed you his ticket book to hold while you followed him to the guy with the receipt book…and then Jessica might call her husband and tell him, “CJ got arrested and we are at the police station and we hope we can get back for her class.” And then on the way out the nice policeman could joke with his friends in Chichewa that he was marrying Jessica and we wouldn’t even stop to file a sexual harassment thingy. Wouldn’t all that be something? : )
Friday, March 4, 2011
February Photos
K is for Kite
The Chipiku bag was a nice try, but this kite didn't fly
T is for terrible two!
This one flies
Front yard fun
Mr. Peacock and JJ avoid snakes in the field while flying the kite.
Intro to Music Education-Taritta and Rachel
Esther, Abusa Saka, and Viscia work on their composition
Foster, Harry and Gabriel learning solfa.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A Week
Steelers Lost
The kids are on day 6 of a really bad virus
... but we saw a beautiful reminder of God's promise in the midst of it all.
"No, God's war bow was not pointing down at his people. It was pointing up, into the heart of Heaven"-Llyod-Jones
Please pray for us this week.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
wild
Snails-Snakes-N'gumbi-All appear with the rainy season. N'gumbi are flying termites that rise out of the ground in plague like style after the first serious rain. They lose their wings within minutes and then crawl around until a Malawian fries it for dinner. Georgia loves the ngumbi. She didn't eat one, but licked a few!
A few days ago there was a lot of shouting in our neighbor's yard. Their gardener had discovered a mamba. Most Malawians call every snake a mamba. We did some research and it was legitimate. None the less-95 percent of all snakes here are poisonous. Thankful that our children who play outside all day everyday have yet to meet a snake.
ngumbi crawling in the bottom of the pot
ngumbi wings shed on our porch
resident lizard
almost ate one
Jonathan did!
A few days ago there was a lot of shouting in our neighbor's yard. Their gardener had discovered a mamba. Most Malawians call every snake a mamba. We did some research and it was legitimate. None the less-95 percent of all snakes here are poisonous. Thankful that our children who play outside all day everyday have yet to meet a snake.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Wa Bwino 2010
Merry Christmas!
We consider it a great privilege to be in Africa at this time serving with ABC. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are truly grateful to those of you who so faithfully pray for our physical and spiritual well being.
One of our favorite carols begins:
We consider it a great privilege to be in Africa at this time serving with ABC. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are truly grateful to those of you who so faithfully pray for our physical and spiritual well being.
One of our favorite carols begins:
"Thou who was rich beyond all measure, all for love's sake becamest poor."
Thankful for a Savior who entered into the suffering of His people to bring His great promise of eternal comfort.
Love
the Robsons
(the required family christmas photo)
classic Georgia Mae
JJ
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Concert
The African Bible College Choir performed in the semester end concert on December 3. They sang a beautiful Praetorius canon, "Jubilate Deo," an original Chichewa composition by Senior Linda Chiyani, and Keith Hampton's Gospel piece,"Praise His Holy Name."
We worked diligently this semester on vocal technique appropriate to the style of each song. I love my choir. Linda composed, taught and conducted her piece. There is currently a great desire and need for new Chichewa compositions specifically for the church. Malawian composers like Linda are an incredible blessing to the worshipping community. Also, Linda has one of the largest and most beautiful voices I have ever heard. What an incredible talent.
If the internet speed increases, I'll upload videos. Until then, enjoy the photos.
We worked diligently this semester on vocal technique appropriate to the style of each song. I love my choir. Linda composed, taught and conducted her piece. There is currently a great desire and need for new Chichewa compositions specifically for the church. Malawian composers like Linda are an incredible blessing to the worshipping community. Also, Linda has one of the largest and most beautiful voices I have ever heard. What an incredible talent.
If the internet speed increases, I'll upload videos. Until then, enjoy the photos.
Dress Rehearsal
Mirriam, Thandi, and Edith
Some of the men
2010 ABC Choir
Can you find me?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
International Day
Two weeks ago ABCCA hosted an International Day which included traditional dress, music, dances, and food. JJ is enjoying this rich cultural environment at school. The following photos are from the parade of nations. I must admit, it gave me goosebumps. It all felt so very Olympic!
Lebanon
Portugal
He spotted me in the crowd
"traditional"American boys : )
new Malawian flag
Naasha
Brian, Luntah, and Luisa
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