Animals

Yesterday was amazing, we are all very tired and excited for our day of rest.
We began God's beautiful day at five in the morning and headed towards Ruaha National Park. It took us about three hours to reach the resort. It probably would have taken us only an hour, but the dirt roads were so incredibly rough that we had to drive about 20-30 mph. Once we got there we had a really nice three course breakfast. Fruit, breads, then eggs.
After breakfast we hopped on our Land Rovers to begin the safari ride. We immediately saw a giraffe, so close we could reach out and touch it. The giraffe was followed by numerous zebras, elephants, jackals, baboons, impalas, hippos, crocs, and birds. Around one we stopped for lunch. We all discussed how upset we were that there were no lions. We got back in the jeeps, determined to find a lion. While looking, our jeep broke down a few times. We were able to get it started back up again, but it would never last for long. The sun was getting hotter and we were anxious to find our lion, so we decided to off road it. Not long after that we came across two HUGE male lions, finishing off a buffalo carcus. The drivers obviously didn't listen to us screaming, because they kept inching closer and closer to the lions. By the mercy of God, we didn't break down in front of the lions. On our way back to the resort, we drove by a momma lion with her five cubs.
Once we got back to the lodge, we got the keys to our cute, little huts and got ready for another fulfilling meal. While we were getting ready for bed, Kara spotted a massive bug above the door. It had legs of a spider, the body of a locus, and the antennas of a cockroach. IT WAS AWFUL!!! So Kelsey, by force, took a shoe and smashed it against the wall. Don't worry, it's all on video. Dale and Marvin told us they could hear the screaming of four teenage girls from across the resort.

This morning was long. We left the lodge at around 10 and spent another long trip back to Iringa. Since then, we have had lunch and shopped a little. Tonight we are going to a friend of Bill A. and Bill R.'s. We are excited for what else God will have in store for us.

Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."

Love to everyone! We miss you very much!