(That means hello in Siswati)
Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I have not dropped off the face of the earth, but it seems blogging has become somewhat of a chore for me. One that I tend to ignore until I have to do it. Taking the time to write a blog has not been high on my priority list (obviously). I apologize. I will attempt to be a better blogger (but no promises). Internet is hard to come by this month, with the nearest wifi place being 20 kilometers away.
My team and I arrived safely to Swaziland and are now staying in Nsoko at a small mission base. Swaziland is beautiful. Wonderful people fill a gorgeous land, but underneath the beauty lies dark undertones. Fatherless homes, grandparents raising grandchildren because their children are dead from the AIDS crisis (up to 60% of the local population are infected with HIV), hunger, lack of water, spiritual bondage and the absence of hope are a normal part of the Siswati lives. It is hard to witness, but at the same time, there is hope.
The base were we are staying is part of 10 other care points that provide food and shares the Gospel to the local communities. Many times, the food that is served is the only meal that the children will have the entire day. Over 700 children are fed daily, six days a week.
One of my favorite parts of ministry this month has been home visits. At one our house, the mother of the homestead was suffering from back pain. As we encouraged and prayed for her, her face lightened. She exclaimed that all her pain was gone and she was able to bend over (which she wasn’t able to do before). God is so amazing!
Thanks for all of your prayers and support. I can hardly believe that there is only 2 and 1/2 months left on this journey. God bless you!
