On our travels from Arusha to Katesh, Bayo told us that the
rains should be starting within a week or two, and the fields could not be
planted until it rains. As we crossed the plains on our way we saw very
few green shrubs, and literally NO living grass, only dried stubble and most
places the ground was completely bare, devoid of all life.
However, just as we arrived in Katesh, literally as we
crossed the last mountain before coming to the village, it began to rain. Within
2 weeks it will all be green again!
Farmers are out with their plows now and planting the first
of the summer crops! God is Provider!
Of course the rains cause electrical power outages, and the
first 24 hours we had very intermittent electricity. But God is gracious,
we had power long enough to cool the refrigerator and small freezer to ensure the
food we brought from Arusha is preserved and safe. The resident that live
nearby are kind enough to bring us water for washing and flushing toilets (yes,
we have toilets in this house!), so we are blessed to have all we need for our
comfort.
