My plan was to have this blog up and running well before now, but those of you that know me shouldn't be surprised that it has taken this long. So much has happened over the last few months, as you might imagine it has been an emotional rollercoster ride for all of us. The support and encouragement that we have received has been overwhelming and the Skaggs family is very thankful for all of you. So, now here we are in Maputo Mozambique. We arrived on Jan. 5th and were welcomed at the airport buy two family's that we already new, that was great. They escorted us to the house we are staying in until our other house is ready for us. We had a week to hang out before schools started, so we were able to explore the area we live in, and go out and see the school. Sam has sixteen kids in his class and a wonderful teacher he's getting along just fine. Spencer has adjusted well to his new class and is involved in basketball, and tennis after school, he's really enjoying that. Jon has made many new friend and the group of them hang out and seem to always be going somewhere out to eat or playing paintball or something really fun.
We have learned to navigate around the city pretty well now. Don't get me wrong, the language is not what I'm talking about, just as far as finding places to buy groceries and things. There are many places to chose from but each seem to carry slightly different items. Going to the butcher shops have been fun. There is one shop that the guys seem to get a real kick from me trying to speak Portuguese. Most of the fruits we buy, we buy from vendors on the streets they have carts setup with there produce on them, They are fine people just trying to make a living.
We have learned to navigate around the city pretty well now. Don't get me wrong, the language is not what I'm talking about, just as far as finding places to buy groceries and things. There are many places to chose from but each seem to carry slightly different items. Going to the butcher shops have been fun. There is one shop that the guys seem to get a real kick from me trying to speak Portuguese. Most of the fruits we buy, we buy from vendors on the streets they have carts setup with there produce on them, They are fine people just trying to make a living.
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Hey everyone, it was great to be able to read about your great adventure. I am glad the boys are all finding friends and adjusting to school and the area so well. I will be checking back so post some of the great photos from your dive or the beach time.
It is almost spring here in Georgia. The flowers are coming up and some of the trees are starting to bloom. But the weather back here at home has been a rollercoaster ride. One day it is 70 degrees and the next day it snowed (of course not sticking) but it was pretty to watch fall.
Till next time ---- Melinda
Wayne, Beth and kids,
Keri told me about your blog. I am so excited to hear from you and to have friends in Mozambique. I can see it is an amazing place.
Portuguese is very similar to Spanish, some words are just the same.
Glad to hear you are doing well.
Will visit it all the time when I get online.
Your friend,
Carlos
Cool idea....I never thought you would enter the blog world Wayne. I was hoping to read about your eye-opening experience doing mission work, but instead it sounds like you've found the good life. j/k
I'll check back later. I always told you to move your kids out of the "school in Lilburn" but I didn't realize you would take it to such extremes.
MS
Philippians 1:3
So great to hear about your adventures. We have been keeping up with how things are going for you through your Skype conversations and we are so happy everyone is doing so well. We sure do miss seeing your happy and beautiful faces at church. Know that we are keeping you in our prayers. Love, Sandi
Hello Skaggs Family,
It is great to hear about your life there in Africa!
I pray for you often & still have the yellow ribbon in my bible that we received the day we prayed for your journey! It keeps me reminded of your family! We miss you all!
Your Sister in Christ!
Sue Cates
Hello Jon, Wayne, Beth, Spencer, and Sam,
I was just reading your blog and wanted to say I love you guys and I miss you. I'm glad that things are going well for you guys. So I was reading the most recent blog and found myself wondering if you guys might end up getting a land mine sniffing, hero rat. I'll keep you in my prayers and talk to you all later.
Just a quick note to say make sure you leave ALL the Hero Rats in Mozambique!!!! Man oh man!!! What do they do when they're not sniffing out land mines??? I hate to think about all the wild ones. Hope you guys are doing great. It's now summer here-yep, we missed spring again!! Lake is at 13feet down, so we've gained 7 feet through the rain. Hope we keep getting more. Love you guys and miss you. Sandi
Well Wayne, Beth, Jon, Spencer & Sam: Hey, it was great spending the last night before you left for Mozambique with you all. I am really proud of your family and what it means to all of us at Mt. Carmel as well as the Christian Faith overall for what you are doing in Mozambique. Beth, your work is a blessing to not just the people of Mozambique, but to all peoples and all faiths around the world. Wayne, you are sorely missed. I do not know who is going to make it feel like snowing in the Christmas tree this year. I am sure you will come back at Christmas Time to make sure I remember what is was like for it to "snow" in the tree. I have to say that I cannot get over the fact that you are truly over there and having not only a great time learning about other cultures, but staying well. Keep up the great work, God Bless each and every one of you and I have to say that you are sorely missed. Love you all and hope to hear from you soon. I want you to know that it is 5:30am in Mozambique. I downloaded a world clock on my computer so that I know what time it is there.
Again, God Bless you all and speak to you again soon.
Dave and Amy Brown
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