The first 5 days have been full...and exciting

Bonnie, Mary and Gene  

Thought you would like to know that the new Ubuntu Center is coming along nicely, and I will try to take and post a picture as soon as I figure all this out.  The brick work is done up and around the windows and it's looking very nice!!!  Jane and Larry Kies have been providing wonderful hospitality, which I greatly appreciate.  I'll be working with Dr. Machinga, a parttime counselor who began on Aug. 1.  She has already gotten the ball rolling in terms of talking with Dept. Chairs, some dorm personnel, doing a seminar on How to Succeed in College, etc.  Tomorrow we will meet with the Coordinator of International Students.  Tues. I must go to Harare to get my visa ~~ has been very interesting to hear all the frustrating stories of delays and denials of people's work permits, etc.  Mine was no exception!!

During this time of adjustment, Mary Beth will appreciate all your prayers not only for her but for all the students at AU especially those who are on campus for the first time.   What an exciting place to be. 
In June Bonnie and Gene Albert met Mary Yello, an AU student in the Choir after one of their performances.   It is my prayer that Mary and Mary Beth will meet soon.  Hugs to you Mary's.