Before returning to the village Aaron and Amy Speitelsbach, who serve among the Glarro people of Liberia, were thankful to able to retrieve their missing suitcase from the airline’s office.
Amy was told it had not been found. However, on her way out, she spotted it sitting in a room full of suitcases.
They were also able to spend a couple of days with their coworkers, Guy and Keyla Burkhead who are now living in the capital city. Even though they did not draw many conclusions, they did have good talks, and exchanged thoughts, ideas, and plans.
After that, Aaron and Amy loaded their car and drove to the village. The main road was still in passable condition, and their village road was mostly still dry enough to pass without problems. They had to back up a couple of times and force the car through the mud with a running start. Fortunately, they made it through. The questionable log bridges did not look good indeed. However, currently they still have a few logs remaining on which they were able to cross.
The first week in the village was busy with greeting everyone, and getting their house livable again. Bugs and critters left their trails everywhere, and a big layer of dust and cobwebs needed to be removed.
One of the men from their village had a tree felling accident a couple of days after they arrived. He had broken his leg and had other injuries. Aaron drove him out to the hospital the next morning, returning after dark. (The man seems to be recovering slowly.) Amy stayed home and battled some malaria and dysentery symptoms that she picked up during their first few weeks in Liberia.
Now that things have slowed down they have time to reflect and pray about how to continue the Bible teaching. Before they start teaching again, they are planning a trip back to the capital, to pick up the things they have had shipped from the USA. The ship is scheduled to arrive at the end of this week, and they hope to be able to pick up their things early in September, before the heavy rainy season starts.
Praise God:
For the safe return of their last piece of luggage from their flight to Liberia.
For a good trip to the village and reentry to village life.
That the injured man could be transported to the hospital and is receiving good care.
Pray:
For their visits with villagers that have attended the Bible teaching in the past, and that they can gain a good idea of their position spiritually and how best to help them.
That Aaron and Amy stay spiritually encouraged and strong.
For their trip back to the capital and return to the village with the things they had shipped to Liberia.
Thank you for praying.