Life in Mbeya

       This will be a picture post to give y'all a glimpse into our (Lora and Beth's) time in          Mbeya,Tanzania. Enjoy!

One day Beth and I went off to town, just to wander about and explore a bit. Tim and Sheryl were out in town also and they directed us to this place where we enjoyed a yummy meal of ugali  and made some new friends too. :)

African cuisine: ugali, greens, beans, and roasti

Meet Esta, here patiently getting her hair plaited..(She's always glad when that's done!) ..there's a depth of spirit to this little lady..not easily described here! She loves big hugs and has a beautiful smile! She's a wonderful big sister to all her little siblings. 

Meet beautiful little Jovita,  feisty spirited and adventurous... she keeps everyone fully engaged with her mischievous little smile! ;)

...and Danny boy! This child wrapped his lovable little personage around our hearts the minute we met him. How we'll miss  his endearing smiles and squish-able hugs! 

Joseph, top right corner, is the big brother to all the little people here. He loves school and is very inquisitive. He has a bright winning smile that melts your heart and covers all his mischievous little ways! :)   

Outing at the ball-field..

         We had lots of  tea parties together! It seemed to be a favorite thing to do..they loved it! Who could pass up cookies, tea, and juice?!!

...and there were always lots of stories too!!

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..and one more precious child...Rebekah, the little lady at the tea parties, who held her tiny cup like such a princess! She was just a wee bit shy at first but her sweet spirit warmed to us soon and she brought such a contagious happy presence to our time here.   

The children welcomed us back at the gate, after we had been out at market in the rain! 

just a unique little play dough creation :)

..like we said, Danny is just so lovable!

Danny loves his "Deph" (as he called Beth) :)

Jovita and her mischievous grin!!! ;)

Beth and Rebekah 

 The Melvin Kauffman family welcomed us so warmly to their little place here, they make it hard for us to leave! ..But we'll hold the memories we made close to our hearts and remember our time here in Mbeya, Tanzania with lots of  fondness!
 

...in the Kauffman's piagio the day we went along on cake delivery route.

Beth trying to do it the african way! ..but wow! How do they do it?!!!

We were fascinated by all the busy tailors sewing along the streets in town... Particularly all the men who made this their trade. 

...these days it's rainy season here in Mbeya and one day we were blessed with this beautiful rainbow! ..the faithfulness of God on this trip never ceases to amaze us and we want to proclaim Him every where we go.