This week was a huge milestone in the Kovol work, our first translation check. We arranged for a translation consultant to come in to check Genesis 37,39,40,41,42,43,44,45, and 46:1-7. Those chapters cover the Joseph story and total about 200 verses of “simple” narrative, which is great material to get started on as a new translator.
Next week will be my first translation check. Having finished drafting the 200 or so verses of the Joseph story from Genesis, and having checked that it is communicating clearly in Kovol, having gone through it with a fine-tooth comb looking for parts added or omitted, it is time for an expert to take a look.
This week, we’ve had some big news for the Kovol community. We’ve needed to tell them that the Stous family will not be returning to Kovol but will remain in the States. Rhett and Stacie were well loved by the Kovol people, and the news of their not coming back has been upsetting for many.
5 months in the bush certainly felt like a long time! It was a real delight to spend 2 weeks in Madang town enjoying the heat, beaches and food.