Antibiotics!

No, I haven't been feeling that great all week - just because of a scratch on my shoulder which became infected, and wouldn't heal! The scratch itself was very minor, so I ignored it at the time, but perhaps because of swimming in a dam or the river, it became infected and more painful as time went on, so ten days later I decided 'something must be done'. I started a course of antibiotics on Monday and was very glad to finish it yesterday, because of being kept awake at night as well as a bit of stomach upset. However, it has healed and I am feeling much better now, so am very thankful for that.

During the week I was finishing off marking exam papers, and the kids have done well this time round, answering with well thought out essays. That did make it take longer to mark though, and I am glad to have finished that too!

Still having problems with my laptop, and downloading photos, so please continue to pray for my camera! Thanks!

Synod

It does sound boring, but I'm really enjoying this Synod of the Diocese of Ruaha! It meets once every three years, and this is going to be the last one chaired by Bishop Donald Mtetemela. We're going to miss him, but are praying that God will make it clear who the next Bishop is to be, for next year. Meanwhile as we talk about what's been going on since the last one in 2005 it's quite exciting to hear. There are some discouragements as well, such as: The question was raised why evangelists sometimes leave their churches and return home. They are 'missionaries' though, and need support and training for the cross-cultural move, when they are sent to open a new church. Hopefully, as a result of this discussion, in the future this will be included in their courses at the Bible schools - one of them is where I teach, St Michael's Kilolo.

I was hoping to include a picture, but have been having trouble again with my laptop, so will try to get round the problem... Keep up those prayers!