Swaziland!

We finally made it to Swaziland Friday morning after a long day in the airport of London. We never got the chance to go into London because we had to first make sure we had a seat on the plane and by the time that was done there wasnt ime without running the chance of missing our flight. Since our arrival we have had a delicious cooked dinner and breakfast. After a good nights sleep in an actual bed we had the energy to enjoy a little shopping. The area we are in is beautiful, with prevalent reminders of the poverrty in this country. The carepoints we learned are closed on the weekends. Saturdays they have begun closing because the children and others travel far away to visit extended family which is too far for them to walk. Sundays are closed for church. Our work will begin in earnest on Monday morning, although I feel like we have done wonders for our local missioanries from Piney Grove. I cant imagine what it must do for their spirits to be surrounded by their home church family. Hugs from home can do wonders for the soul. A bag of home favorites (A-1, coffee, spices, dips) will keep their spirits up when we leave. We are having a fabulous time learning about the Swazi culture, trying to learn Swazi congenialities (like which hand to shake with and how to shake hands) I am excited to go to church tomorrow and participate in the Siswati service. Waiting to see how God continues to use us.

Across the pond

Well...looks like we'll be spending the day in London. So instead of a long flight with a night in Johannesberg, we'll be taking a shorter flight across the pond theough the night. Spend the day in London and sleep again on the way to Johannesberg. Works for me!!

Africa...here we come?

After an emotional goodbye with some sad boys, we were on the road. Camden was not happy I was leaving, which led Dylan to being upset. But I reminded them that I was their gift to the children of Swaziland. That they are sharing me with boys and girls that don't have a mommy.

Right now we are sitting in Washington Dulles airport having missed our connection to Johannesburg. The flight was delayed due to a late flight and then delayed due to mechanical problems. We're not sure where this journey is taking us from here, but it's sure to be good:)

906

906 pairs of shoes will be traveling to Swaziland. 906 people wikl now have shoes to protect their feet. 906 people will feel love from strangers:) 906 people will feel the love of Jesus.