We went to see my friend Charlotte in the Tent City today. In April she had been organizing the camp to govern itself, but now I guess the governement has taken over and there has been some unrest.
We walked around and had kids holding our hands, climbing us, and some asking for money. Some were happy and healthy, others were malnourished as their hair was turning reddish - yellow and a few had no clothes. Charlotte told us there has been some anxiety about the upcoming presidential election and she may be trying to leave for a while until it settles down.
We then went into town and saw her shop, where she sells beautiful arts and crafts. We walked her neighborhood and came across a commotion. There was a group of people yelling in the courtyard of a house. We stopped and Charlotte ran into the middle and broke it up. A young man came out and we found out he was being disciplined in a way no kid should be, for picking fruit off of a tree to eat. Charlotte, who yesterday was scared and discouraged, showed her colors today. She is a real lioness, and the best thing going in the tent city. Please pray for her salvation and her safety.
On the way home, the skies have become overcast a little. The men are planning how to batten down the hatches and hunker down for the storm. Our spirits are good. God is good.
Jim
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