News from Zambia!

News from our man Mike in Zambia, pictured here with Chief Siachetima (edited):

Hey Scott,

Your previous email reminded me of 2 things I hadn’t priced. Screen wire on the windows and paint. Screens must be custom made on site (not something made for window frames in Zambia), which we will do. Paint, as in America, is not cheap.

Yesterday we arrived at our mechanic’s shop as they opened. Even though we had an appointment, nothing was done. We bought what we could before the shops closed. In order to make 2 withdrawals I have to go to the bank at the hotel near the falls, which wasn't needed since I had more money than time. We will go again on Tuesday and hopefully will be able to make 2 withdrawals.

When I arrived on site this morning I was handed a letter from Chief Siachetima. I had heard of a land boundary dispute between Chief Nyawa and Siachetima, but was assured we were not given any of the disputed land. It seems the disputed portion of land is growing, and we are in it. I decided to go and see Chief Siachetima (picture above). By the grace of God, Chief Siachetima told us to continue building, thanked us for what we are doing, and promised we would not be opposed or delayed by anyone.

Things are looking really good. I may have mentioned before Chief Nyawa has no orphanages in his area. He will soon have two (another group is also building nearer to the Chief's palace). Chief Siachetima has no orphanages and none being built. Since we are right on the boundary, and we are known, orphans will surely come.

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