This whole week we have been very busy, getting up early and staying out late. Today continued in that fashion as we left at 7am, heading to a high school. We arrived in time for the morning assembly. As we have seen before, the assembly occurs outside with all the students standing together facing a platform, or in today's case, one side of the quad. There were maybe 500 or so high school students at this school. They began by singing, in Zulu. Although we don't understand, their voices are beautiful and they are full of joy when the sing. Next an evangelist from a church came and gave a short devotional reminding the students to turn to Jesus. (We found out later this is a Christian school, so churches are welcome to come and share.) When the assembly ended our students went into classrooms to talk with the local students. Some were able to answer questions and share, others sat in on biology or Zulu classes. After this the girls were able to play soccer in the quad, and we all hung out during the break time to make new friends. Its amazing what technology can do, and exciting to know that our students may be able to stay in contact with some students they have met here.
After the high school we went across the street to a local church which has a preschool in it. We all were bombarded with smiling faces as we walked in and began playing with the children. None of them speak English yet (as they will learn it in school), but still we were able to share our love. Our students really enjoyed this time.
Right now we just finished eating at "Wimpy" a local take-away place. We will rest and pack a little this afternoon, then head out for our "last supper." We have invited the different people we have worked with this week to join us for our last meal. It will be a bittersweet time as we have all really enjoyed our time here and we have seen God working in so many ways. The students all say they want to return some day. They have really been able to see that God is moving in all the different communities here, while at the same time there is still so much need.
We read the comments from our posts last night to the students and they enjoyed hearing from family and friends. Thanks for all your prayers!
We leave for the airport tomorrow around 12, then land in the USA Friday morning.
Praying for the DR and City teams!
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WOW! God speed. Thank you sooo much for these great updates.God-willing we will all see you all Saturday. Safe flights! With love, Lu:)
Teresita!!!...
tita!- wow!! isnt it amazing to see God's work!!... wow!! i am speechless. totally jealous- in a good way! =)
i just got home in time to go pick you up!.. i miss you tons sister! i love you dont ever forget that. and i hope youre having a blast!... i couldnt post any blogs earlier because the computer i had in peru crashed and my bb doesnt go on this page.
Lewis- says that he has to go see you in "african!"
My mom- didnt know how to get on this page, but she has filled her facebook wall with comments on how she misses you love you blah blah bla.. you know she looves fb. lol
my grandma- she told everyone in peru that youre in africa and cant wait to see you.
my dad- he kept asking me to blog something in peru to tell you he loves you and hes proud of you, but the computer crashed!! =(
oh and alvarito and coqueta says that you have to go visit soon..!!! oh and that little girl from that church always asks wheres "la senorita teresita"... soo cute! the bottom line little girl is that i miss you and i think everyone else does too =( cant wait to see you and hear allll about it! i know you have lots to tell
and its funny how when carmen was in DR- i was in peru too and we made a bet on who came back tanneeerr... so its on with you too chickie! lol loove you!
enjoy it.
TERESITA! AHHH YOURE COMING HOME SOON!! I can't wait to see you and hear your stories!!! I've missed you like crazy! yayyyy !! I'm so excited!! Anyways safe flight! and text me ASAP!! alrighty!!!
safe flight girly!!!!!!! much love!!
---Katie Skelly
Sounds like y'all had fun. Praying for safe travels to get home safe to your families and friends waiting for you.
Irene..
Wow...What an amazing update...I can imagine Irene leading the singing and if she had her guitar she would STILL be singing...Tyler misses you. We cannot wait until we see you this weekend. I hope you are able to get me what I asked you for...We love you and are so very proud of you....
Love
Auntie,Joe and Tyler (baby Ansil too)
Hi SA team (viva la ZA!!), so glad to read about your trip and the amazing things you have experienced. I have been praying for you guys the past week and I know God has opened your eyes to so many incredible things while you have been traveling and overseas. I will be praying that you all travel home safely and will continue to touch the lives of those you encounter upon your return home.
Love and blessings,
Elaina Vermeulen
Miesha!
Wow; time really flew by, huh?! I know you're anxious to see your friends & family, but it does hurt a little having to leave a land that you've probably really connected with. If you've been touched, like the post said, South Africa will never leave your heart - like the DR never left mine. I love you so much & wish you all safe travels on your LONG journey home. I know your mommy is super excited to see your beautiful face!
mwah!
-love,
lizz padin xoxo
Miesha
It is hard to believe that you will be home in a few days. We really missed you, but we know that God his going to use this opportunity to jump start your walk with him. I am glad to see that you are eating, I am not so sure about that SA pizza though. lol.
Love you I know you have a very long flight ahead of you. I will see you SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love MOM
Bro. Ken, Lynn, Abba
Thank you for looking after my baby!
I know that God has spoken to you all in so many different ways and I want you to know that my prayers will always be with you and your family.
Thanks for taking your time out to chaperone.
Love, Tamika
Irene an team sound as if you all had an amazing walk Cannot wait to see you. I am so proud of you tears come to my eyes to know you have experienced such a wonderful thing. I pray you all be blessed for your trip home an caanot wait to hug you. Pics of some giraffes. Make sure you water an feed before th trip home. You may be taking home the blue ribbon from the Big E this year. Giraffe beats cow anyday!!!! Hahaha. Bless you all
Cant wait to see you, have a safe flight! love mom
Dan and the SA team
May you have safe travel - We can't wait to give you a hug and hear all about your journey.
Love
Mom amd Dad
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