One of my favorite things about being back in Swazi is seeing some of my kids from when I was here in January. I was only here for less than 2 weeks, but these kids touched my heart so much. The moment I returned I was on the lookout for a few specific ones (but let’s face it, I love them all); and within the first few days I found them.
The first boy I was looking for was a little boy named “Dadada” (or I like to just call him trouble). 
Back in January I spent a lot of my time chasing him around the care point and throwing him in the air. He was incredibly sweet and had the cutest smile that kept you from ever getting mad at him. I ended up finding him instantly our first day here and we quickly resumed our relationship of me chasing him around the house and throwing him upside-down and tickling him. I usually get to see him every day and I love the special connection I feel when he looks up and we make eye contact and this huge grin comes across his face.
My My second child I was on the lookout for was a girl named Bongewe. She is absolutely beautiful with the most gorgeous eyes. Back in January she spent a lot of times in my arms and we would walk around singing “I said a boom-chica-boom”. Her little voice would echo mine and we would laugh and play for hours. It took me a few days to find her though, but I was so excited when I did. She usually only comes on Sunday’s for church, but I get so excited for those moments. She is definitely an arm-hopper, wanting everyone to hold her and love her; but I know she will always return to my lap. We continue to sing “boom-chica-boom”, and I look forward to every Sunday knowing I will get to spend time with her.
I’ve mentioned in previous blogs how my primary ministry in Swazi is my team. Co-leading 15 girls can definitely be time consuming, but I feel so blessed that God continues to provide opportunities for me to love the children who have captured my heart so many months ago, as well as be with new kids at care points who are taking more and more of my heart. These children and beautiful and I love that the Lord has allowed me to be here is share His love with them for these 3 months.
