Life in South Africa means…

Baynesfield and Pennington are home
Living in cabins with campers for the month
South African Rand      
English and bits of Zulu or Afrikans

Living in the Valley of 1000 Hills AND
Living 500m from the beach
Watching the sunrise
Chilly weather most of the month
 
Working with Higher Ground
Emma, Kerneels and Ella (2 yrs) were our new “family”
Leading worship during “Connect” time
Organizing a Game Show, Team Challenge, Music Class and other activities
Writing a children's Bible song

Running a camp for blind and partially sighted
Camp retreat for those with acquired brain injuries
Camp for adults with autism, Down’s Syndrome and other intellectual impairments
Watching a Sharks vs. Blue Bulls rugby game

Having a goat invade our bathroom and bedroom
Campfires and S’mores
Finger painting
Giving manicures and pedicures
Zorbing on the water
 
Getting stuck in sand while pushing wheel-chairs
Playing Putt-Putt
Almost getting destroyed when swimming in the huge waves
Watching paralyzed adults get bounced on a trampoline
Worship at the beach

Living with the campers
Burning hot showers from a gas heater
Getting to use a washing machine
Running or Insanity at 6:30am before campers woke up
Being joined by two Exposure Students from AIM
 
Having cooks and dishwashers for the month – blessed
Amazing food made by a former sous-chef
Melva pudding, Jell-O and custard, birthday cake
Lots of coffee and tea
Rusks and biscuits
Avocado fresh from the tree