Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for green and ....

 Despite no rain for almost 6 months there are many green trees. It doesn't compute in my brain....but this is how it is. The mangoes are getting bigger each day - with no tree watering!

Proud of green in Saskatchewan, but very grateful of green in Zambia at this time of very hot, dry weather!

Thankful for......green - in the trees, in the brightly colored chitenges....for families who care, for a vehicle that travels well on dust and sand roads, for birds who sing not seeming to mind the heat, for Zambian hospitality in middle of almost nowhere, for clean water to drink, for the clouds that are gathering daily, for cooler mornings and evenings, for the southern skies which are so fun to watch and try to pick out the names of various stars (we're not so good at it...but we have a book!).....and for our children, their spouses and our 3 sweet grandsons in Canada (and one who is supposed to be born today!)  We are blessed by their lives. Thank you God!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving together!
Notice the little boy's bright green boots - he'll be ready when those clouds finally burst!

Photo taken at Mapenzi's household.