August 20 (Lighthouse)

10:00 PM

We got to go to "Lighthouse" tonight which is one of the main things WMF is involved with here. Basically they have worked with the same kids for many years helping them go to school and/or get a job and provide an overall support structure for them. Some have parents, some don't, some have a place to sleep, and others sometimes sleep on the streets. Every Thursday night they all meet together to study the Word, pray, and worship. Everything is a mixture of Krio and English so as of right now I only pick up part of what is being said. What I can see though is the great amount of love within that group. The kids there (about 20 of them from 15-22) seem to have a genuine thirst for the Truth of the scriptures. I have a feeling I will learn much more from them than they ever do from me.

11:00 PM

I can't sleep right now because my adrenalin is running right now. I was just about to go to sleep when our fan turned off. We usually only have electricity for a few hours a day so it is a luxury if the fan is on when we go to sleep (It's extremely hot and humid btw). Well as I looked toward the fan I saw a little flicker of light which turned into a flame which caused first me and then Ben to jump out of our beds. Our power outlet was on fire! I knew I couldn't put it out with water and of course a fire extinguisher is out of the question here so my reaction is to start blowing on it as hard as I can. I swear it was like one of those trick birthday candles. Every time I would blow it out it would wait a second before flaming back up. I then grabbed my towl in order to suffocate it, in the back of my mind hoping that it was not still wet enough that it would somehow be able to transfer any electrical current to me. Thankfully, it worked and I was able to avoid a painful recharge. :) We did buy a new power strip and everything is good to go now. First week and already floods and fires! Haha it's an adventure for sure, but God is good and is in control. Plus I'm getting some great material for some new stories! :)