More About Kato

Hi everyone. Haven't written a post in quite awhile but I thought I would write a bit more about Kato and post some more pics.
One of the most memorable experiences. About two weeks before leaving, Terri and I were able to go in the ministry riding a horse! There was a bay always walking around the village. One morning Terri looked out our window and saw him tied up at our neighbors house all tacked up. She went over and asked them if I could ride him. We found out his name was Moses. As I was riding him around their house they gave us permission to take him out preaching. There was a far out place we hadn't reached yet with the memorial invitations. We had been trying to find transportation out there so we were very excited about this opportunity. We decided since we were riding a horse we would wear pants instead of skirts and also filled up a bag with invites, snacks, and water. Then we headed out.
We had to travel across town with everyone watching and laughing. We didn't really understand why they were laughing at the time. Anyway we get to the other side of the village and then come to the edge where we have to go down into a steep ravine and then up the other side where we would get to the plateau and continue on our journey. Once the horse finds out where we want him to go. He Stops! Nothing I did would get him to go! Terri even tried getting off him and he still wouldn't go. So after fighting him awhile we decided that he was not going to get us anywhere that day so we turned around. Sure enough he started walking for us again just fine!
On the way back to our house, we found out why everyone was laughing at us. Only a few people ride there and they are all men. So seeing two sisters riding double was funny in itself to them. Also, they knew the horse and had said to one another "Once they get out there they will wish they had walked!"
On the way back though we did come across someone that Terri left magazines with, so we did officially go in the ministry on horseback!! :)
While we where there, Terri painted the benches and chairs white. I had the privilege to paint the year text and kingdom hall sign. And together we made a contribution box.
We had many good experiences. During the memorial we also had the privilege of being attendants. 104 in attendance!