Jeanette's Mission

Children's lives being saved - literally. I visited the "Save a Life" Center" this month in Mongu, and was deeply touched by what I saw. Mothers came with their malnourished infants and childre n for the weekly program. They received training on how to properly feed and care for their child. The children were monitored for progress on their weight gain and health. They got nutritional food to take home for the upcoming week, and were encouraged through devotions and support from one another. They receive skills training so they can develop small businesses to help provide for their children. The staff also do weekly home visits to check in on the mom and child in their own environment. It's working. There was a hallway with "Lives Saved" posted simply on the top. We all love "Before and After" stories. I counted 84 before and after pictures and stories of children who had been through the program, showing their weight and condition...

I’ve been in Africa for just over a month and already have more stories to tell then I’m sure you want to hear. I debated what should I share that would be of interest to and amuse you? Do I show photos of interesting, amazing African everyday life? (Keep following my Instagram/FB posts for that.) Do I tell you about “Scripture Clubs” at VOH – Chongwe, where the children self-select 1 of 5 Clubs to learn more about Scripture through Song, Art, Drama, Scribe or Discipleship? It's an amazing program that fosters self-esteem, creativity and teaches the Bible to children in fun, meaningful ways! (see below for more – but not til after you read the rest this blog!) Do I give a long update on my visa issues? I'm getting tired of talking about it. And it's certainty been a lesson on letting go and trusting God. But here it goes - Hot off the press (Cole's notes version): o     My Zambia visa got approved today!  o   No news yet on Tanzania ...