Memo to families of team

Yesterday after our first mini-workshop I went downtown to access an ATM, activate the phone the Rockwells had sent with us, and find a place to access wireless. I was successful on only the first task. Mary Jane and I can access her gmail and the blog (but can't post pictures) from the Thokoza computer, but the version of Microsoft Explorer is apparently too old to speak to the Microsoft Outlook that would access my email account. Fr. Charles has his computer with the dental team but I don't know yet how their access has been. We will know more tonight.

Fr. Andrew Symonds spent yesterday with the dental team while his wife Rosemarie took MJ, Philile, Thulie and me to our first clinic in the mountains between Mbabane and Piggs Peak. Today Fr. Andrew will be with us while Rosemarie will be with the dental team.

Thando, who helped move the team on Sunday reported that the set-up went well. We understand there was some delay Monday morning with consent forms, but that the dental clinic was in operation at least by afternoon. We should know more by tonight how their work is progressing. Once I get the phone working we should be able to check in more easily; once I have wireless access we should be able to post some pictures; once Elizabeth gets Fr. Charles' computer communicating, she will also be posting.

Thank you again for your interest and support. Your prayers sustain us especially when we can't talk face to face. Your prayers for the people of Swaziland and for the Anglican Church in Swaziland also give our companions hope and encouragement in an uncertain time.

We are well and about to head our for Day 2.

Blessings!
Dave