Au Revoir Jessie!

Jessie, our dear friend and fellow missionary of 3 years, and Ju's room-mate left for the Philippines to serve in our Manila mission centre for 2 years. It was quite an emotional farewell for us but we are very happy for Jessie as she continues to pursue her calling.

Thank you Jessie for your friendship...we are blessed by who you are and your friendship!!

Exit Mould! Enter Makeover!

Part of this year's plan was to undertake some modest home improvement projects around the monastery. One priority item was the women's bathroom which was in a deplorable state with its flaky paint and widespread mould. 4 of us - Ju, Cat, Jessie and Chris - got down to scrapping, sandpapering, painting...and a little help from our little helper (rene in action)!...


Check out the "before makeover " women's bathroom







The new and improved bathroom.





Risking our "lives" for a new coat of paint for our breakfast area.