I now understand a little of what Jesus did with the 5 loaves and 2 fishes when he was feeding the 5 thousand. We were given a gift of 50 lbs. of rice and 50 lbs. of beans. With joy and excitement we have been able to feed 16 families for the last two weeks. We added onion, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and oil to the bags of rice and beans. We have enough rice left to probably do it one more week. The big bags of rice and beans cost 40 dollars each. The cost of the veges was about 25. That would make it possible to feed 16 families every week for about 30-40 dollars. Isn't it amazing how far food can go down here. I know we don't have much to give away but they say it lasts them about 4-5 days. They are so good at stretching the food so it lasts and using every part of the meat or vegetable they are using. Nothing down here goes to waste. When they eat chicken or fish the only thing left on the plate is a very small pile of bones. Not even the grissel is left.
Having mom here and for God to allow her to be a part of the feeding has been so pleasant. I'm glad we were able to share those moments with her. She is heading home this week and then it will be just 4. What a strange and quiet house we will have before John and Kyle return from the states. We covet your prayers of protection on travelling for mom, John and Kyle.
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