ANOTHER BIG day today!

When we arrived at Ludlati this morning, we were informed by Mage Matsabule that a family of two kids at the carepoint is in mourning of the recent death of an aunt in the family.  She recommended we do a home visit there, so we did.  The kids lead us down the paths to their homestead.

We were invited into their home.  The meeting started off with some singing lead by Bheki (Beh-gee).  Then he asked me to share scriptures and words of encouragement with the family.  We talked a little bit about how their aunt was in God’s hands now.  Then we read Romans 8:26 which tells us we can let the Spirit pray in our weakness when we do not know how to pray.  We also read through Math 6 which tells us to be anxious for nothing…pursue God first and He will add everything we need.  Then the Grandfather of the family shared words of thanks for our visit, and he thanked all of us and everyone back home for the work being done at Ludlati carepoint.  We directed all the glory to God, and thanked God for allowing us to share grief and blessings as members of His family.  The family was truly blessed as well as us.  It was a tough meeting because of grief, but there was also genuine appreciation and joy between us.  We left two bags of food with the family and said goodbye.  Then the kids lead us back to the carepoint.

I had seen all but one of our sponsored kids until this morning!  Fanelo showed up at the carepoint today.  She stole my heart right away!  She could speak some English, and we were able to communicate (she is only 6 years old).  We brought her a picture of our family and a letter.  In the pictures below, I am explaining who each member of our family is, and she points to Selah and said, “That’s my special friend! That’s Selah!  She wrote me a letter.  I have a letter for her.”  Later in the day, I was given the letter to take home to Selah. Her letter is very well written.  Her and Selah will make good friends I think

Today was shoe day.  The kids allowed us the honor to wash their feet before they accepted their new shoes.  I could try to explain what happened throughout these hours, but the pictures tell the story very well…

Tomorrow is a big party at the carepoint!  I am confident we will have more great things to share tomorrow!

These are such wonderful pictures!  Next trip is looking awfully good to me, but this momma of 8 might have used up my “trip to Africa” passes for a few more years. 

Wonderful pictures. Looking at all these pictures, washing feet and the looks on the faces of all have forever branded a place in my heart. Praying for all of you and thanking God for what I can see thats happening. God is good!

Don have you seen these neighbor kids:
Adam and Kelly’s neighbor kid - girl Sebenele
Jayne’s neighbor kid - boy Smanga
Missy and Caleb’s neighbor kid - small boy Wakhile
Sue’s neighbor kid - 6yo girl, name?

It is amazing to be able to read your posts and peek into your journey. The photos really bring it to life. Bless you and all you and your family are doing there.
Ann

The foot washing is absolutely beautiful!  Continuing to pray for Kim & the rest of the team.  May God bless your efforts.

How delightful to see pictures. HI to Liz & Seirra! I love you two! Brenda

Yes.  I believe I have seen all the kids you mentioned!  It is so amazing to see them in person.  Compared to meeting in person, the profile pictures do not come close to showing these kids personalities and beauty.

Sue’s girl is 4ish and her name is Nonhle.