Hello From Harare!

 I spent an adventurous Christmas Eve with some of the senior missionaries. We went to see rock art at the Mucheka Cave. The art was very interesting but interactions with the people I was with and who I met made this Christmas Eve one to remember. This lady lives at the base of the mountain. We had to drive through her land and park in her yard to start the climb. She and her family were so welcoming. Many of the children you see in the pictures were visiting from towns or cities as it is the custom to return to the "rurals" to be with family at Christmas. These children were so excited to see us. They came running with huge smiles on their faces when we arrived and wanted to shake our hands and give us hugs.                                    My roommate and dear friend, Diana, with lots of joy surrounding us. I am so happy to call these senior missionaries my friends. They are amazing pe...

Merry Christmas Dear Family and Friends!  Yesterday was filled with Christmas joy as I attended 1 of 3 Christmas Zone Conferences at the Mission Home.  President and Sister Davis hosted about 60 missionaries at each conference held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  They presented inspiring  messages concerning the birth of Jesus Christ accompanied by beautiful music and uplifting videos.  A talent show followed with lots of fun and laughter.  Lunch, games and activities were next and concluded with Santa Claus, gifts and a video slide show with Christmas greetings from returned missionaries and leaders they had previously known.  The weather was so hot but everyone had such a good time.                                                              President Davis is the best Santa     ...

 Our Ward Christmas Party was held at the home of the Primary President whose husband works at the US Embassy.  She wrote a Christmas program and made costumes for the Primary children.  It was absolutely amazing!  The African children had never been part of a Nativity presentation.  Many hearts were touched as the children sang and spoke about the birth of Jesus Christ.                                                                                                               We served the food.  BBQ chicken, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, Waldorf salad,                         lots of cold watermelon and cho...