Jabbir, Sukaina, Hasanain, Kulsum, and Ali Jawad (in reverse order)

What a great family. We went out to McMoody's last night for dinner and had pizza, chinese food, spring rolls and fries. It wasn't as good as the best meal we had the previous night, but it was still an honour to be treated by them to a night out on the town. Andrea is getting henna done on her hands tonight by Sukaina and I think Kulsum is making a card for her. And one more thing, I think Jabbir's father is making curried chicken tonight. What a giving family. I don't even know when we'll leave. I'm almost half way through my War and Peace book but I think the other 679 pages to finish the second half will take me at least into Malawi. The boys went to mosque this evening and appropriately so, we were left behind.
We had an amazing opportunity to visit the projects that Jabbir has been referring to. Him and about 14 other friends specialize in removing cataracts of needy people in Tanzania. They literally do give sight to the blind as they go in with teams of surgeons, opticians, transport specialists (Jabbir's line of work), and managers. We saw the PowerPoint presentation of how they have assisted different areas and I think they average about 54 operations per trip and about 5 trips a year. Very simple and greatly needed aid to people who need to see. It's probably a bit more dirty than the PowerPoint alluded but it was very clear that they were honest men doing noble work in a way that they could.

I asked Hasanain where he wanted to work when he grew up and he said, 'With my Father of course.' I've been thoroughly impressed by this young man. Intelligent, respectful and loves his family.

Sukaina has taken to Andrea and I think that they'll make cookies and do henna this evening. Isn't that what all people do when they're in Tanzania?

And this man, he has impressed upon me quite greatly. He's a keen businessman who is really busy but he really makes time for his family and the guests in his home. And for all that he has given us, all he asks is that I keep him in my prayers, so I will. God bless this man, truly.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.