The last couple days in Africa have been absolutely amazing! Every morning
before we start our day, I like to walk by myself down the road to spend time
with the Lord. While on my walks, it has become normal that I talk to the
security guards that work on our road. At first it was just normal
conversation, but now it’s real stuff. It has been fun to watch them understand
more about our culture, while I learn so much more about theirs. The last
couple days, I have walked down to the supermarket and picked up some coca cola
for the guys, which they go crazy over. Last night, Gosnati, a 20 year old
guard who I have become close with, had to work the night shift. To them, it is
very cold at night so I made him some tea and walked it out to him. It was
awesome to just talk to him for about his dreams and ambitions and he got to
see that I cared a lot about it. Before I left, I prayed for him and gave him a
big old bear hug. He thought it was funny.
Our trip is starting to come to a
close now. Today, all the kids are with me in the internet café checking their
email and such. Tomorrow, our team is going on a tour of Swaziland,
which should be so cool! Friday, the really nice hotel down the street from us
in holding a Fourth of July party for all the Americans. It should be a great
time because another team that is here is going to be meeting us there! Then
next week we do our last days of ministry and then our all day safari as a
surprise! I can’t wait for that either, I will be taking lots of pictures!
Thank you
so much for praying for us, and please continue to! The team has really come together
and it has been fun watching them make the ministry their own, and not just
something they are forced to do. I’m dreading the day when I have to say
goodbye to Sabelo at the orphanage. I absolutely love that kid and am really
going to miss him. It is crazy how attached you can get to people in only 2
weeks!
I would love to post pictures, but the internet is sooo slow! I will post them
when I get back 🙂
I love your servant’s heart Seth!
You are making an impact on these people. They are seeing Jesus in you.
I am so pleased every time I get to read an update on your trip.
We miss you, but are so thrilled that the Lord is doing such great things through you!
Great to hear the update, Seth. We’re praying that you will have a great final week. I can see God breaking you heart for these people. Looking forward to hearing more stories when you get back.
Miss you and cannot wait to see the pics!
You are amazing!!
We’re happy to hear your positive reaction to your experiences. You are making memories that will be with you forever. We’re looking forward to seeing pictures and then seeing YOU when you come back to MN. Love ya.
Another amazing story!!! Thanks so much for your faithfulness in sending us updates, so as we pray we can do so wisely. We’ll be praying for Gosnati and Sabelo as you have these few days left to minister to them. So anxious to see all your pics when you come home. Only a Grandpa & Grandma can say this, but BE CAREFUL on your safari. Love you!!!
Everytime I see I have an email from you, I
can hardly wait to read it! Thanks for the blogs – they are so encouraging to read as we hear of your opportunities to witness, and learn about other cultures. We will be waiting to see the pictures when you are able to put them on the internet. Enjoy your
time…we continue to keep you in our prayers. Love to you. Ellie & Fred
Hey!
It’s so awesome to hear your stories from Swazi, I love how excited you are to be connecting with Sabelo! He sounds awesome…bring back lots of pictures! I am praying for you and your team every day. I love you!