DAY 1

We landed earlier than expected in Zambia due to some negotiating at the airport in Nairobi...of course these negotiations also cost us any prayer of seeing our bags in a respectable amount of time despite assurances they were, in fact, on the plane. Like any homecoming, the first few hours were filled with surprise greetings, not the least of which was a return to the City of Hope Orphanage where we were mobbed in a delightful fashion by the girls. The highlight of the first night was watching Meghan in a new quarters...an entire house provided for us by the Franciscans. It so happened that last night the power was out. So no bags, no water, no power. This left my intrepid wife undaunted, but the bats nesting in the ceiling may have pushed her over the edge...slightly. We managed a good night's sleep and Mass in the morning with the Brothers. Today we began arranging meetings with the Diocese and Agness, to prepare for her big day at the Consulate. Thanks to everyone who commented, and please share this cup with anyone who wants it. We can be reached in Zambia via phone or text at 610-348-5238 if anyone has any great news, or perhaps Presidential influence. Please pray for us as we go forward. Pietas, Luke

Bats make a really strange noise when they are stuck in the vent in your ceiling. Baby chickens are really cute...they live in our front yard! We still haven't showered. Luke smells good. :)
Love,
Meghan