Just a quick update on Esther and on God's faithfulness....
Literally within 5 minutes of posting that last blog post, a good friend of mine in Dar called me saying that she saw my blog post and was in need of a new houseworker because hers had moved. So without missing a beat or a day of employment, Esther was/is now employed in a situation that could not be more of a blessing!! I am SO incredibly thankful for God's faithfulness (and for my friend who saw the need and responded in her typical always-finding-a-way-to-be-a-blessing manner :)) ... Esther now has continued work, is starting English and cooking classes under my friend's leading (which will give her lifelong skills that will continue to make her employable), and is in a family situation which I *know* will be a MAJOR blessing to her. Thank you all for your prayers and for caring about sweet Esther!! :)