YEAH CANADA!!!!

We were able to convert SIX South Africans and ONE Hollander to be Canadians for a little while Friday night. It was SO great. hehe. The highschool where three of the children that live of the mission attend had a rugby tournament going on this past week and a Canadian team from BC came to play against this South African highschool team. Sadly, Canada saw defeat... but that didn't matter to me. I was just too happy that I got to put on my Canadian flag tatoos all over my face and see them on my foreign friends : ) hehe D was a proud and faithful Canadian and brought her beautiful big flag. Actually funny thing is we didn't even make it to the game! We got there when it finished! But we still got a pic with the team and talked with the coach for a bit. Hey, maybe one of you even KNOW someone in this group?? Anyways, I'm SO proud to be CANADIAN!! CANADA I LOVE YOU!! AND I MISS YOU!!

Hospital Visit!

Every Tuesday we walk to the hospital, about a 10-15 minute walk, and visit the children's ward. There are a few times when we decide to visit the mamas and the babas in the different wards. Everytime we go we do different things with the children and bring them different things. Some days we color with them, or bring balloons and play with the balloons in the hallways, or make hats and random animals out of the balloons (because none of us are skilled in the art of making cool things with balloons). Sometimes we bring danone (yogurt) or candies or cookies or juice to the children and the mamas. Sometimes we sing with the children. But one thing that doesn't change every time we go is praying for them. It's such a honor to be able to go into the hospital and pray with the mamas for their children. I'm so thankful for the religious freedom in this country. I love giving them some sort of hope that they are not alone in their situation and that God IS really watching over their precious children and does love them!

Here are some pics I took this week.

This is a two week old (maybe 3) GORGEOUS baby that was abandoned by the mother here in Dundee. Someone found her wrapped up in blankets on the street. Sofia had made a comment about adopting her and the nurses right away started talking seriously to her about it and what she would all have to do! haha, so maybe it is easy to bring one of this beautiful black children home after all....ummmm : )

When I first walked into the room of this little girl she wasn't too sure about me, but eventually, soon after I used my little bit of Zulu, we had a lot of fun together learning to count to ten with our fingers. I wish she was smiling in this picture so that you could see her beautiful smile!

As you can see, this little boy is wearing a necklace and a little string about his body with a little sack sewn on it. This is all part of ancestral worship. Ancestral worship is soo huge here in Dundee and people will still call themselves "Christians" even when they still wear the necklaces and braclets and put up the furs of different animals related to ancestral worship. It is such a huge problem here. They wear it and put it on their children for protection against different spirits.

This little girl is enjoying coloring with her mommie. I think she is one of the most beautiful little girls!

God's Goodness

I just want to testify that the Lord is such a wonderful God. My prayer/advice to all who read this is to just remember all that the Lord has done for you in your life, all that He has saved you from and all the many undeserved blessings He has showered upon you and your family and friends. Remember all that He has given you in your past and in your present and what He promises to give you in the future. The Lord has been showing me that I am still and always will be His precious child, even when I mess up. He is right there beside me in the situation to lift me back on my feet. He is showing me that even when I forget about His goodness to me, he is still faithful all the time; continually pouring out His goodness in my life, amidst my lack of trust, or time with Him. How truly great is our beautiful God. He will never let me go through anything I cannot handle and He promises the same for you.

Prayer Request

Yesterday we found out that my physio therapist, Andrea, and her boyfriend, Neils, are now in hospital. They were severely burned on Sunday while camping in a cave. A oil-gas lantern exploded on them as they were trying to tighten it. Some gas had leaked out. They had to walk an HOUR out of the bushes to get help. They have burns all over their arms and legs, but luckily their faces did not get anything, which is a total miracle. Her hair was burnt as well. They have 2nd and 3rd degree burns and they both went into theatre (operation) yesterday. Please pray for a quick recovery and that no infection would take place. Also pray for Katy, her roommate. She is pretty shaken up about this. Thank you so much.
(If you don't remember, Andrea and Katy are the girls that came out with us for the Valentine's supper.)