I have taken the liberty to take excerpts from an e-mail that I just received from Bruce in Zimbabwe (mushy parts are edited – ha). I know this will help you get more a picture of what is going on in this land that we love.

Finally got to a computer that would work. I went to Ivordale Orphanage on Saturday and it was great to see all of the kids. Some of them have colds, of course with no form of treatment. The country is a total mess economically. They are now printing 50 billion $ notes and the exchange rate is 180 billion to $1 usd. I can’t come close to understanding all of that. We are going to find some places to give some money to help kids though. Ivordale and Kadoma Orphanages will get some relief, but it will be Wednesday before I meet with them to find out all of the details of what they need and the costs. I went with Asher Williams today to a new orphanage that is in a lot of need in all areas. Voice of Peace is the name of the home and there are 23 kids there, mostly 2-6 years of age. I told them to get a list of practical needs with costs and we would help them. I was able to pray for most of them and give them hugs today so I got my fix for the day! I am going to speak with Dr Reid about getting some medical help for these kids as several of them are quite sick at the moment. I have 2 times set to speak to the medical students and 2 visits to the cancer ward and HIV clinic with Dr. Reid. Go back to Ivordale on Friday and Kadoma on Saturday. Also going to Hopley Farm this week and hoping to get to Chitzingueza to see Emerson and Pst. Johnathan too. I did sleep some last night and we had power until 5AM, not when you need it. Still no water so I have had a couple of “bucket baths.” As I was taking one of those this morning in the dark and complaining to myself a bit, I realized that I had it better than 99% of the people in Zimbabwe to even have warm water and a place to bathe. I am doing good. Thank everyone for their prayers and support. I will keep a list and document some stories as we put some smiles on faces! Bless you, Bruce

Thank you, everyone, for your prayers for Bruce. I know he welcomes them, but I covet them even more.

Blessings, Camella