It took everyone a little time to adjust to the driver being on the 'wrong' side of the bus and careening down the 'wrong' side of the road! In fact, within the first 10 minutes of the trip we narrowly missed an oncoming car going against traffic... probably a tourist from the US :)
The highlight of today was our visit to Top Village where Orchard:Africa first began. As we walked around the village many children appeared to walk and play with us. Their beautiful smiles and infectious energy left us all feeling excited about the time we will spend with the children in our regular village, Dihatswane, this coming week.
We were also introduced to the village chief who was very welcoming. Please keep him in prayer because in the past two weeks his age has caught up with him and he is struggling with his health (although he doesn't know his own age, it is clear he is in his 80s). According to our host, he has dedicated his life and time to taking care of people with AIDS in his village. Not only would he ride his bike to each person's home for a personal visit, he often took care of them himself.
You guys are awesome! I am praying for you all. What a blessing you all will be to the people you meet. Lives will be touched and changed on both sides. Way to be the church and live out the Great Commission! :)
ReplyDeleteThe walks in the Villages with the children following and holding our hands is priceless. Most may not understand what we are saying to them but they knew that we also offered our love. Way to go VLC!!
ReplyDeleteSince this was started by me last year under my google (gmail account) my comments will show as Victory Lutheran in Africa. I will put my initials at the end of the comment so that you know that it is me that is posting and not the missionary team. Judy Kassebaum (JK)
ReplyDeleteGood day Mission Team. Hope all is as fantastic as i imagine. We are all praying for each and everyone of you! Learn lots and teach more than that. Have a superior day!! Lauren
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