And so we continued to wait...one more hour. Steve, Karen and Foster bought food stuffs for George School. They picked up one of our teachers, Ms. Masumba, and drove her home to store the food, then back to the school. Karen waited with us as the others drove back to the school. As we waited we saw Georgina, the little girl from last week who had been the victim of abuse. She was very happy to see us, and she was looking much better. We will need to keep our eyes open to make sure she stays safe.
Then we begin the long trip to Garneton, to empty a load from our container which remains at the farm. It is late in the day, and Ron has only driven the truck a short distance, and the roads are a bit narrow. But we move on, having asked Foster to drive slowly so we can follow. But very soon Foster pulls over and requests more speed, due to the time factor. It is nerve racking, but Ron makes it all the way to Kitwe. In our haste to keep pace with Foster, shift gears, etc. we pass through a red light and are pulled over by traffic police who are on foot along side the street. Foster begs for forgiveness, but they want kwacha. So, the police hop on the back of the truck, we drive them to the police station, and K135,000 was paid. They never asked for a driver license or passport - only money. But we make it to the farm, fully load the truck with desks and chairs and begin the trip back. But now Foster is driving the truck and as the Bible says, I begin praying without ceasing. I was a little nervous when Foster asked me where second gear was! Foster went through a few more yellow traffic lights, and I suggested we wait, as the others didn't know the way home, but he said "Ohhh, they will find us!" And it was so very dark - no street lights or lights of any kind from the surrounding villages, and we were flying. We pulled into Setanga, and I remained frozen in my seat for a short time, then saw the car with Ron, Steve and Karen. And I thanked God. I know the angels were watching over us.
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Hello Omni Team,
You are a smaller team now, but very, very mighty! I was very glad to see your blog underway as I like keeping up with your activities down there. Hello to Steve, who just arrived.
I think about your work down there every day. I believe you are all part of the Zambia angel team:)
Stay strong!
Wendy
Hey, Ron and Mary Sue!
You all continue to be in our fervent prayers (especially with Foster's driving!). When will Steve and Karen return to the States?
God bless all of you.
Bill
Ron & Mary Sue,
Great adventures! Great posts! Great Bible Verses!
Help us understand the severity of running a red light. What does a liter of gas or a night at the lodge cost?
How are your meals? Charcoaled to a crisp - what a visual picture.
Your doing great!
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