The group from the Diocese of Missouri has arrived in Lui and Deb is busy with them, traveling and enjoying their presence. The group consists of Archdeacon Robert Franken from the Diocese office, Rev. Bob Towner from Cape Girardeau, Lisa Fox from Jefferson City, and Rick Kuhn and Sandy Coburn from the St. Louis area. Sandy had been there before and the rest are first time visitors to Southern Sudan.
Deb called this report in on Friday evening (Saturday at dawn her time) as they were about to depart for La Kamadi, 30-35 miles away on the worst road in the region, and were unlikely to be back by the time of our usual call. The previous day they had been to Minga, about 50 miles away but on a better road.
She was eating better than usual as the group brought some fresh supplies from Nairobi, including a crate of potatoes. They also brought a small gas-powered generator for use at the cathedral in Lui, which Deb had requested. Deb had also asked if there were some funds to allow them to buy two more sewing machines for use by the Mother’s Union. These cost $75 each and these funds were also provided. This will allow them to have five machines available. The group also brought a supply of thread and fabric.
Of course there is the usual situation with a piece of luggage that got astray, but it has been found and is in the custody of Anthony in Nairobi. It will get to Lui on the next flight. This is the bag with most of Deb’s personal items, as well as a supply of needles for the sewing machines and some school supplies. It seems no trip to Lui is complete without a contribution to the saga of lost luggage.