Well, I have been back here for a week now. My luggage arrived one piece at a time. The first one on Saturday afternoon and the Second on Sunday night. Nothing was missing so I guess it was just a matter of a little inconvenience. I went to the grocery store and fruit veggie market on Saturday and found everything I was looking for. Some things a little higher priced then what I remember, but if you were willing to pay the price you could get it.
The missionary Kathy that was evacuated the same time as I was, returned on Wednesday and is spending a couple days here in Tana before returning to Mahajanga where she teaches at Fitiavana. That is the school for the disabled and disadvantaged children. The word Fitivana in Malagasy means Love. This is one of the projects world venture has working on the island.
On Thursday we had our first conference call with the team Madagascar. Kathy and I were on skype here in Madagascar, Nicole, Jamie and Alissa in CA, Johnathan, Mandy and Crystal were in Alaska, Rich and Bonnie in AZ and Jerry Suits in Colorado. It was a great time talking about our feelings and dreams for the future. Kathy and I had problems with the microphone no one could hear us so we typed to Nicole and she responded for us. That was kinda funny at times. We here in Mada were also disconnected for a few min and had to re-boot the system. However, all's well that ends well. It was very good to meet over the computer as a team.
I went to a town hall meeting with the US embassy Wednesday night and they said we should still be vigilant, but at the present time it is safe to move about the city and the island. The talks were suspended to let the parties think about their demands and try to come up with a compromise. Who knows if that will ever happen. Crime and especially theft has increased since so many have lost their jobs and income.
I will return to my classes in Malagasy next week. If you could please pray I haven't lost too much and will soon be able to speak the language fluently.
Thank you all for your support, prayerfully and financially. It really means a lot to have you there for me.
With all my Love
God Bless
Sandi
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hey sandi this is shane my mom told me to check out your site sorry to hear about what happend glad you are safe though.she also told me about your trouble potty trainging the pup something that worked for me was taking a wet wash cloth and wipe his butt this will make him have to poop right away it is like the mom licking there but try it after he eats and start a schedule for it well love you and be safe ok we all love you and miss you
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