Last night, Katie and I were welcomed into the beautiful country of Zambia. Driving through the country was definately eye opening. The city of Lusaka, capital of Zambia, is very barren, beautiful nature-wise, but very lacking in civilization!
We were welcomed onto the Family Legacy compound by a group of orphans singing Christian songs for us. We ate dinner and talked a little bit about the incredible experience that we will have here. Katie and I are living in Villa 5. The villas are brand new and, as such, will generate revenue when rented as retreat lodges. This morning we rose at 9 am for church at 10 with the children that live full time at Family Legacy. They opened their arms to us, grabbing our hands and dancing and singing with us. Church was Awesome! It was one of the most meaningful services that I have ever experienced. Hearing the children give testimony about finding God amidst the most difficult of circumstances was very humbling!
After church we ate a quick lunch and then ventured over to the Pop-Up market that had appeared in the Family Legacy compound. I feel a little embarrassed by the number of beautiful things that I purchased! I just could not say, "no"! I purchased an authentic skirt worn by Zambian women which we will wear on Thursday when we go into the city for a tour of the conditions which these orphans live in every day.
We are waiting now to meet our Zambian partners who will act as our translators throughout the week.
Tomorrow Camp Life Week 2 officially begins!
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