Happy New Years! I had the wonderful blessing of being able to surprise my family for Christmas this year. I went home on Dec. 16th and basically showed up on the doorstep of my parents house and rang the bell. My mom answered the door and couldn't believe her eyes. She just kept hugging me and saying my name, stunned to see me there. I went to some of my other siblings homes and workplaces to surprise them as well. Most were speechless and if you know my family at all, it's really a miracle for them not to be talking.  I was ale to meet my new niece, Grace, who is 4 months old in just a couple days. I spent 2 weeks home and was able to see most of my friends and family. Thank you to all who kept the secret. :)

 

 

I returned to Africa on Dec. 31st and only made it to 10pm to ring in the New Year. I got to spend a few days in Johannesburg, South Africa with some friends which was also a blessing. I arrived back in Swaziland on Saturday to find my car had been backed into while I was gone. The man who backed into the car paid for all the repairs and painting. As I write this my car is in the shop being painted.  So the saga continues... :) Thankfully it's not so big of a drama as it could have been. The man did not want to get the police involved which turns out to be a good thing, because the car is still not registered. According to some colleagues, my car should be registered some time in the next few weeks. Please continue to pray that all this car stuff gets straightened out sooner rather than later. I don't know what would have happened if the police were called, maybe nothing, but I really don't want the woman driving with my (her) plates to have more issues either.

 

A team is coming to stay at the house, where I live. I have been there alone since Nov. 3rd. The leaders arrived the same day I got back and so I haven't been alone in that big scary yard, that has been nice. I asked to have motion lights put up at the gate so at least I would have some warning if someone was trying to break into the yard. They were suppose to be done early Nov.  If someone breaks in they can't get into my apartment, so at least I am safe, as for my car and anything in the yard, they are open for theft. I have to be careful to clean my car out each night and hide my car radio. It's not a big deal, but it's good to have others around all kinda watching out for each other. the rest of the team is arriving on the 7th of Jan. Please pray that we all get along and for their ministry here as well.

 

 

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