Posted by Karen

I talked with Christie and she has been so busy she hasn't had time to post. Also, the electricity has been intermittent and the solar charge only lasts a short while, so she hasn't been able to post for a while. So I will try to update you all on some of her activities. She has just moved into the beautiful hut that was built for her and the team members while she was in the States. It has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a front sitting room. She LOVES the sitting room because before whenever people came to visit her (which sounds like all day long) they all had to sit in her bedroom. Now she has a place to entertain her guests (whether it is the youngest children or someone from off the compound) and she is thoroughly enjoying the sitting room!
The first team from Iowa has arrived so things are a bit hectic around there now. She is enjoying seeing everyone and they will accomplish a lot while there. It is always fun to have the teams there and the children and staff love that time together. Christie is also getting her first suitcases with this team so she will be able to do a little more of setting up her home. She was able to send some suitcases with these two teams so she carried more of her essentials with her.
Christie did take an overnight off the compound this week and stayed with a family in Kenema. Theresa is Amy's age and it was fun to just talk girl talk. They prepared meals for 5 or 6 instead of 80 so Christie enjoyed that. They also went to a game, which Christie always loves. JK and Ceek don't always root for the same team, but they enjoy the comaraderie of the sport.
Ceek has added duties this time, so she is adjusting to those. With the teams there for the next 5 or 6 weeks it will all be different so pray for her and the whole crew as they all minister together. It is an exciting time, and can be an exhausting time as well.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support!