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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Hey Chiquita, It was great to see you, my computer says Hi. 🙂 Love ya DG
Hey kid, glad you made it. You continue to be a blessing and an inspiration to so many.
Happy New Year to you too! Glad you made it back safely. It was GREAT to see you over the holiday.
Blessings-The Kellerman’s
It was a great surprise! We love seeing you and your smile. May God continue to bless your efforts. I am praying specifically for the motion light. love, Cathy for the Barnas
Hey Christine! Glad you are back in Africa, safe and sound. That’s so crazy you suprised your family like that!! Way to go! 🙂 Will be praying about the team members coming and for you all to work together well. God bless!
It must have been good to get home for the holidays. Glad you made it back and hope the new year brings some great blessings to you!
Hi Christine! 🙂 Happy New Year!!
I’m glad you were able to make your secret appearance back here in The States. That must’ve been fun surprising your folks. It’s especially wonderful you were able to meet Grace, she’s adorable. I continue to support you and pray for your safety and ministry achievement there. God bless!
Happy and Blessed New Year to you!! What a treat and surprise for your family and friends. We will continue to keep you in our prayers especially for safety.
God Bless you,
Carmella
Hi, Christine! I saw you at church sitting with the Barnas, but got tied up talking with someone and then didn’t see you anymore!!! I’m sorry I didn’t even get to give you a hug 🙁
Love reading your blogs, keep them coming. They are very “colorful”. We’ll keep on praying for you.
Love,
Kathe
My Dear Chrissie,
I am so happy you are living out your passion and dream and serving our Lord so faithfully! You are awesome! I miss you so much and I pray for you my dear! LOVE You always!
glad you are back safe and sound. so there is a santa claus really, Glad that you were able to fly in your sleigh home to see your family. That is one mighty good Christmas present to come down the chimney!!!
sorry I did not get to say hi when you came through. Peace and blessings.
scott
thats is so cool to have people moving in and stuff. remember to take precautions for Cholera sp? love your letters miss ya sista!
Christine, I didn’t know you were coming home! Sorry I missed seeing you. Migdalia told me you stopped in to visit her. Glad the Lord blessed you with the money to make that Christmas trip. You deserve it.
Love in JESUS
HI Christine~little Grace looks so cute in your arms! God bless you, Rose, Laurel and Brooke
Hi Christine,
Ihaven’t read my E-Mail lately and just saw that you were home for the holidays. I’m so glad you got to surprise your family that way. It must of been awesome when your mom opened the door.What a Christmas present!!!! I’m also glad to see you made it back to Swaziland safe and sound. I will continue to pray for you and your sasty and that all your needs are met.
May God bless you abundantly,
Love Cindy
Hi
It’s me again. I forgot to ask you if your sister isDiana Kosa? You said you got to meet your niece Grace who is four months old and I put two and two together. How many four months olds with the name Grace in one church??? You look alike and I never knew Diana was your sister. Then again I could be wrong. Let me know, also sorry to hear about your car. How cool is that ,it’s being fixed and you don’t have to pay for it. Thank the Lord that he was an honest person.
O.K. I’m signing off again
In Christ,
Cindy