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The Krause's left Milwaukee this morning for another year in Macha. Please pray for safe travel, on time connections, and no lost luggage!
It has been a whirlwind trip here in the US. We visited many places and saw many people. While in the US we stayed most of the time at Ronda's mothers house (Edith). She was willing to give up much of her living space for all of our suitcases and donated items. It was wonderful to be able to spend so much time with her! Our Daughter Jill came all the way from California to visit us in early December. We went to New Hampton, Iowa to visit some of our friends and faithful supporters of Macha (Thank you!). Our Daughter Kris, her husband Kenny and their two boys James and Kaleb came From Georgia to visit over Christmas. Greg came up from Chicago several times while we were here too. We spent time in Fondulac, Wisconsin visiting friends and additional supporters of Macha (Thank you too!). Christmas was fun and exciting...we packed 22 people in Edith's (Ronda's mom) 2 bedroom condo for the day. Everyone was a great sport about the crowded space and it was great to spend time with our family celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Packing up to return to Macha this year was quite a big project (it always is!) Between all the donated clothing and school supplies we packed our bags to the limit. Can you imagine seeing 2 "retired old folks" (I say that...because that is what we are!) lugging over 425lbs of baggage though the airport?!
This year we will face many new challenges. We will have to assess the situation regarding the November fire when we arrive. The new school building is far from complete and we will need to figure out how to start classes with the current structure. Probably the most difficult challenge (or as Gil likes to call it "adventure") will be living in our new house without running water or electricity. We are hoping that running water will be available sometime soon (thanks to generous contributions from the people of First Baptist Church in New Hampton, Iowa). The electricity is another story. Please pray for the progress of these projects.
The school is growing rapidly. We are encouraged by the positive response from the people in the community. Please pray for us, for the people and children of Macha and that God would continue to guide the progress of MICS.
Thank you!