They say time flies when you are having a good time, if that's the case here then it feels like I just arrived yesterday. It is so hard for me to believe that 2 months have passed. I have been so blessed here its unbelievable. Life and work is full swing and I love every moment of it.
However I do have some sad news to report, its with great sadness that I report that in the first ever hockey match on Hawane Farm in Africa team Swaziland beat team Canada 13 to 12. It was a grim moment but a solid effort and heart felt game. Seriously though it was so cool to bring a little bit of Canada to Africa, when I brought out the hockey sticks for the kids to play with they had no clue what they were, within less then 5 minutes of my instruction they were ready for action and totally understood the game, we played bare foot in the grass as opposed to laced up in skates on ice but none the less it was a good game. It was the highlight of my Saturday and a for sure high light of this trip.
The kids are teaching me so much and I am getting to know the Teen Challenge students really well, they are a great group. With time coming to the half way point my mind is riddled with lists of things I want to accomplish while I am here, the opportunities are so many I don't know where to begin, honestly I am seeking Gods guidance on where he wants me and when. On a personal level with my relationship with God I am learning to lean on him much, such inner healing that wouldn't of been possible at home. The portion of scripture where it says "I will never leave you or forsake you" is engraved on my heart like no other. He's brought me here to serve but he's brought me here to heal and to train as well and I am humbled at the opportunity.
I do miss my loved ones greatly and I am rejuvenated every time I get an email from home. Knowing that prayers are going out.
I ask for your continued prayers for the kids here on the farm, for the Teen Challenge Grads that are trying to figure out where God wants them as they move on to what he has for them, for Unity amongst all, for the hurting women I am privileged to work with weekly that God will restore there spirits and learn and embrace the father heart of God. Pray for wisdom and strength and provision as I continue on this journey God has for me.
We are in a constant state of saying goodbye to missionaries and hello to new ones, we've welcomed a new guy from Wales who is our own Indiana Jones, a heart for God and adventure. I enjoy getting to know my roommates on a daily basis, we work hard but also enjoy our down time and have fun. Our next adventure is to hopefully make it to Kruger park where all the amazing animals are, we are hoping to go on a safari. I don't get on face book much and my Internet time is spread apart but please keep the emails coming I will reply at some point.
That is all for now, thank you for your prayers and support. Keep my family in your prayers as well as its been a time of change for all of us.
Above you will see various pictures that can tell the stories of life here for me more then I can with words.
Much love and blessings,
Danene
