Thursday, February 2, 2012

back in south africa!

i have been back in beautiful south africa for almost two weeks! it has been so surreal coming back and jumping back into life as i have known it for the past year...not having to come and start over in a new place...that is a new experience for me after years of change after change :)

recap of my first week and a half back:

--a WARM welcome by my friends here! i even had a christmas present waiting for me on my bed from my "parents" here
when i arrived!
--jet lag and several sleepless nights had me getting a slow start, but i am now recovered and feeling settled!
--i have been so encouraged by all my friends in Masi...so much breakthrough in their lives in the time i was away. so
thankful that God is the one changing lives and he moves even when i am gone!
--cars, cars, cars. oh my goodness. this is SO not my strong suit! i have had to sell my old car (because it kept breaking
down) and buy a car. although it has been miserable for me...God is my good Papa! He has been taking good care of me
and i have felt his provision through so many people in All Nations reaching out to help me! a car is so crucial for me
and my work in Masi (because i can not walk alone in the township for safety reasons.) it has been very difficult getting
to Masi to meet with people because of my lack of transportation...i am hoping for a car SOON!
--wonderful times connecting with friends here!
--WARM weather!!! after being in winter twice this year i am thankful for the SUN :)

its good to be back!