Mid morning on Thursday we went back to the Nothando's house for Wisdom to give her another shot (the woman I spoke of in blog a few weeks ago). This time I spoke in broken SiSwati to her son Eric … Read more about In Swaziland there are two types of people
Always an adventure
Hey everyone, I'm taking a break from the stories I've been sharing the last few weeks to just give you a quick update. I hope and pray this finds everyone doing well and that you aren't too cold. … Read more about Always an adventure
Wisdom
"Turn right on that road just after the bus stop." I followed Wisdom's directions as they led us to the homestead way down the muddy dirt road. Off roading isn't a new thing to me. I grew up most … Read more about Wisdom
Alvina – my Swazi mother
Here in Nsoko there is a weekly women's meeting, Beauty from the Ashes. I don't remember all of the women that I met the first time but I have a distinct memory of Alvina. She had just come from … Read more about Alvina – my Swazi mother
Mine Ngili Swati (I am a Swazi now)
This week has left me in a drastically different place than when I last posted a blog. In the wake of what this week has been for Haiti I feel like I have no right complaining about anything … Read more about Mine Ngili Swati (I am a Swazi now)
This year is going to be hard…
Things you can be praying about: - Our host here has been sick lately, please be praying for his … Read more about This year is going to be hard…
Boys to Men and Captivating Women
What makes a man? This has been a subject that keeps coming up in our conversations. In Mexico it was talked about often both by our leaders and amongst ourselves. In almost every ancient culture … Read more about Boys to Men and Captivating Women
Quick God Story
Our time in Nsoko, after St. Lucia has been pretty slow. Most of the community is on summer break, and schools aren't in session. Many of the people around here are spending time at home or away … Read more about Quick God Story
Thoughts on Food Fight
We are past the honeymoon period of being in Africa. The realization that this is for the next 4.5 months is beginning to sink in. The blog below, Food Fight, was written by Jon Melo, one of my … Read more about Thoughts on Food Fight
