Back to Work ...... with a twist!

We had some work for Sandi to do at the shop, making edits to some of the Chapa Serve commentaries to make them a more proper Swahili.  She was working with John to make these changes and almost finished the commentary on Ruth during the first day she worked on it.  We were hoping to get that completed so we could move on to another book, but the Ruth one could be readied for print.  Right now the New Testaments we hoped to be printing are not yet ready for production.

The Imprimerie was able to take in a project from a local source, helping them to learn how to work the pricing, etc. when taking in new jobs.  It was only 2 copies of a large 688 page book, but that's the beauty of a print on demand system.  The book turned out very nicely.  Probably the only place in Goma that this quality of book can be produced so quickly, and so few copies.

Judd was able to find more files for other publications that we were planning to bring to the print center and begin working on them.  However, the plans for our day took a decidedly different turn.  As our driver was pulling out of the compound this morning, traffic was stopped and he proceeded to make a left turn.  However, a "moto" driver chose that moment to pull out from the stopped traffic and speed around it to get ahead.  Unfortunately, he didn't see our vehicle until he was right on top of us.  He plowed into the door of the car and caused quite a stir.  Boy oh boy, everybody gathered around to check things out, give their input, and just hang around.  It caused quite a traffic jam.  We were not hurt at all.  The mirror on the passenger side is broken out, and the passenger door isn't opening due to the impact.  There was some broken glass that came into the car from the impact, but thankfully that did not cause us any injuries. Having two "muzungus" in the car (white people) probably raised the draw for all the gawkers.

So, we're back at the guesthouse today rather than going into the office.  A forced day of rest, I guess.  .

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and He delights in his way.  Psalms 37:23