From Erin

I don’t have much time to write, but I thought I should send a quick update from the other side of the world!

God has blessed us in so many ways over the past week or so, concerning sharing the Gospel with the Songhai. Since we don’t have the language capabilities yet, Emily and I have been playing recorded cassettes with the Gospel message in Zarma for groups of women. Some of them seem interested, so please pray that as we finish our time here we are able to communicate clearly with these particular women and find out exactly what their thoughts are! Thankfully, we’ll be having our translator back with us for a couple of days, so she’ll be a HUGE help in communicating with them! We’re SO excited for the opportunity to have more in-depth conversations about Jesus!!!

I’m struggling with mixed feelings about our time here coming to an end. I wish with all my heart that I could stay, but the responsibilities waiting for me back in the States are constantly in the back of my mind. Please pray for me, that I will use the rest of my time here wisely, and that I will be able to begin to adjust to the idea of coming back to a life in the U.S.

Before I go, here are a couple more names of some women that you can be in prayer for:
~Mariama 1, Alima, and Alima’s Mom (neighbors of the Foxes)
~Mariama 2, her sister, their Mom, Baby Luke, Fati, and the rest of their compound (neighbors of the believer)
~Mariama 3, her children, and her compound (more neighbors of the Foxes)

(Yeah, I know, everyone here is named Mariama…I’M even named Mariama!! Haha!)

Thanks once again for all your prayers and support! We love you all! Kala Tonton!