Some Celebrations!

Mrs Ellie Kalichi, who works in our Child Survival Office and has been around Chikankata more or less all her life, was finally installed as Chieftainess Mweenda. It was a great day and maybe close to one thousand people gathered at the High School pitch to see the Inauguration. It was a very traditional and cultural day - I even wore my kilt!- which we thoroughly enjoyed, even if the ceremony did last over six hours.

Mrs Kalichi or Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Mweenda is a Salvationist and committed Christian. She stated in her speech that she wanted the communities to turn away from witch craft, diviners and witch doctors and turn to better things like Christianity and the Hospital. We have felt so uplifted knowing that so many people have been praying for us and we are really feeling the tide is beginning to turn our way a little bit. Thanks so much for those who were with us.

We are nearing the end. Less than two weeks to go and Heidie is ready to deliver at any time. She finished her last leacture at the Nurses Training School on Thursday and officially started Maternity Leave on Monday. It is so hot here and roads are very rough so its been a little tough going for her but she has done well. Today I had to give blood so that we had some blood for back-up in the Hospital. I hope she appreciates the pain I had to go through for her!

Congratulations to my little Sister who got engaged this week. All I can say is "Good Luck Adrian!" We are looking forward to spending Christmas with them both.


Finally Heidie took two pictures at the Inauguration of the Chief, I thought you might like to see them. Here they are.....

I guess she can get away with it because she is pregnant!