It just started raining here in kabul. praise Him for this answer to prayer. it has been so hot (high 80s) the past few days and the snow on the mountains has been melting too fast. kathi said it doesn't normally get so hot until june. Last year they were still using the heater at this time.
yesterday we went looking for shalwar kemis (the outfits worn here), but all the stores we went to were very westernized or too fancy--like wedding wear. We went to afghanistan's only indoor mall. it was so clean and bright and cool inside. then we went to Babur's Gardens, a mogul-style garden/palace place where Babur is buried. that is probably the most famous thing in afghanistan. being three women out on our own, we get lots of stares and jeers, but we just try to ignore them.
a lady and her daughters came over yesterday for reading lessons, and today we went to their house for lunch. they served us bolanee-my favorite. this morning we went to the cloth bazaar and bought some fabric to make shalwar kemis. i spend the evenings working on the annual report at home. there is so much information to sift through, it is taking me longer than i would like. pray for me to be able to pull out the important info and organize it well.
well, the rain has stopped and the ground has dried up already. pray for more rain. thanks, jessica
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Jessica-
We will pray for more rain. :-)
I am actually amazed at the fact that the three of you are able to move about in public- it is my limited perception of life there, I guess. I know it helps that you are western women, however....
He has been gracious in providing you time with both your moms and given you such a unique setting. I can hear your compassion and love for the Afghan people/culture just reading your posts... Benjie is terribly blessed!
Love you!
Jen
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