Riots in Mozambique - The angry poor; Why Mozambicans took to the streets
http://www.economist.com/node/16996835?story_id=16996835&fsrc=rssDearest friends and family,
All appears to have returned to normal here in the land of Mozambique. Except for the heavy police presence evident on the streets, everyone is operating as if there was no conflict. At the beginning of this week the government backed down; bread prices returned to what they were, water prices were diminished and the cost of a bag of rice was decreased. The people have backed off and we are guessing that means they are content with this resolution.
We thank you for your attention and prayers in response to our blog postings during this time and will continue to communicate with you in regards to our experiences here in Mozambique and what God is up to.
Yesterday we had a bit of a play day. We were able to take a group of boys to the beach in Maputo and they just LOVED it!!! How freeing it is to watch children abandon all and just play, relishing every moment as giggles burst out and smiles touch each and every face! It's so fantastic to see! Matthew played soccer with the boys and I waded in the water as each boy wanted Mana Sheri to watch them do their tricks. It was a beautiful afternoon escape. We SO thank the Lord for those kind of days! (pictures to come ;-D)
We are very excited as in less than 2 weeks time, Matthew's parents will arrive for a visit. How very welcome that visit will be!! They are the first visitors we've ever had here in Moz and we cannot wait to show them all that we have the privilege of taking part in on a daily basis - I can now understand how very proud parents feel as we will be introducing them to "our gorgeous children."
We pray that each and every one of you are well and ask that you would please write us e-mails and tell us what is going on in your lives. We are not too busy to listen and pray.
So much love and appreciation from us,
Matthew & Sheri Steer
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