Our time in Africa is coming to an end. I'm trying to find adequate words to describe my experiences on this continent, but none are flowing easily. There is so much to reflect on—so many different … Read more about Looking Back: Africa
Mbutfu
From the instant they spot our bright red VW rental pull off the main road onto the rocky path that leads to the thorn-infested yard, the children begin to wave their arms and run toward us … Read more about Mbutfu
G.I. Jesus
Many in my generation, including myself at times, have a picture of Jesus in their minds' eye of a man dressed in a white, flowing tunic with a little lamb under each arm. He speaks gently to … Read more about G.I. Jesus
T.I.A
August 2, 2007 I am still in awe that I'm actually in Africa. Tonight as we made dinner over an open fire, the sun began to set in the most brilliant display of colors that I have only … Read more about T.I.A
Going Back to Swazi
I just wanted to give you a brief update of our plans for the next month. We found out last night that Team Concrete will be going back to Swaziland to work in carepoints in an area called Nsoko. I … Read more about Going Back to Swazi
Broken Concrete
My heart is cracked open right now, laying in a few hundred pieces on the cold, concrete floor of our bedroom. Last night, we found out that some team members within the larger squad are being moved … Read more about Broken Concrete
Repaving Concrete
Please read my first post, Broken Concrete, before reading this post so you can get a better perspective of my day today. It's really ridiculous how much the Lord can change His … Read more about Repaving Concrete
Hiking in Hartbeespoort
A little visual recap of our hike near Hartbeespoort Dam in South Africa: Sweet, well, the pictures have stopped uploading... so that's all you get. Check my teammates blogs … Read more about Hiking in Hartbeespoort
Package Pick Up VIDEO
Here's a fun video of Team Concrete's experience of picking up all WR packages. This is all in good fun. I don't want more packages, but if you want to send a letter, I would LOVE it! :) Make sure … Read more about Package Pick Up VIDEO
