Just over 2 weeks...

We have now been in South Africa for just over 2 weeks and are now feeling settled. We are all moved into our little flat (like a bachelor pad - kitchen, bedroom, living room are all in one small space and although I have only a hot plate to cook on, we are incredibly thankful that we have our own space as well as clean drinking water, a shower and electricity – most of the time). In short, it feels so good to be home in Africa; to be soaking up the heat and peacefulness of it all…God is so good and we feel blessed to be in a place like this; surrounded by people who love us and are as passionate about this work as we are.

Now as you have probably guessed, South Africa will be our home base for a season (kind of a sweet and sour thing for us…for as we look forward to finding our place here, our hearts are busy missing our friends in Zambia). In any case, there is a need here and so we have been asked is to support our South African communities as well as take up some other roles like organizing international teams and supporting Care Worker Trainers. We will also be working with several communities in Swaziland and Zimbabwe which should open up opportunities to travel and get to know those countries as well (exciting!!) You will definitely be hearing more about our experiences in the months to come…

In addition to our updates, it is my goal to post a photo each week on Friday's to help provide even more insight into our lives here (please hold me to this if I have forgotten!! Things get crazy busy here, but I want to make sure I am accountable for this we believe communication with our families, friends and supporters is very important). Hope all is well in Canada…

Lots of love to you all,
-a