Week 2

February 18th:

We began our day with our Monday morning prayer meeting, and then our intake went back to Welverdiend. We met up with the care workers and split into groups to do home visits. The group I was in went to four houses, though only three of the families were home to talk to. Then we went back to the feeding point to play some games, catch and a few hand clapping games mostly. Then it was time to serve the meal, and we sat with the children as they ate. We talked to them as they were eating, and then played more games after cleanup from the meal. There was also some weeding in the mix as well, so they can try to get their garden in order. Then we all crammed back into the Venture. We also stopped on our weekly grocery run, so after that, we were literally crammed into the Venture. We had a few good sing-alongs as well. And if people weren't singing with me, I was singing somewhat quietly to myself.

February 19th:

Today was a crazy day! We started off with the ladies prayer meeting, which is always a great way to start the day. Then our intake was off to Senzokuhle. However, when we got there, plans changed. We got back into the Venture and headed to Mandlesive. This center is split into two feeding points. We were at the smaller of the two, that feeds 20 children. We played catch, sang and danced, jumped rope, limbo-ed, and had such a good time with these children. Then we split into groups to walk to children home with their care workers. One of the girls I was walking with taught me the moves to Shakira's 'Waka Waka' so Kristi and I attempted to dance. Emphasis on attempted, but the girls got a laugh at least. We had picked up at extra person at this point, so we were now cramming eight people into the Venture. Two people in the front, four people in the middle row - including yours truly, and four people in the back. To say we were cozy would be an understatement. Then you add in the fact that we had been outside in the full African sun for at least five hours and the Venture does not have air conditioning. And did I mention the roads? I know we all love commenting on the quality of PA roads, but let me tell you, they really aren't that bad. We just do our best to wedge into our seats so we don't continually bump into the people around us, and laugh about it after the fact. For dinner we had the pleasure of going to the Snymans' home. Carolyn made us some traditional Afrikaans dishes and a dessert. The rest of the evening was spent catching up on our studies for small groups, and just relaxing with each other.

Tomorrow we get a break from traveling to the community. We'll be at the Village, starting off our days with small groups and then having a session with Lynn. God is doing amazing things here, thanks for being a part of our adventures!