Sawubona from South Africa!!
So, after a mad dash through Jo-burg airport, involving lost bags, visa troubles, and security issues 6 sweaty LI members made it to Durban!!!
It's been a hectic few days here- some may even say a bit of an emotional rollercoaster- but we are starting to settle in to life in South Africa! We have spent the last few days being introduced to the people and projects that make up Lungisani Indlela, including creche, aftercare and numerous trips to the airport trying to sort out our transport. We can finally announce that the team are proud hire-ers of a Toyota Avensis, which will sit perfectly on the driveway of our homely team house. Living on our own for the first time has been really exciting. We have done pretty well feeding ourselves too- having had jacket potatoes for dinner last night!! We cant complain too much though as we have had a lot of help from Philile who cooks, cleans and leaves us lovely post it notes while we are at work.
We have been made to feel so welcome by Theo, Zanele and the LI family. We are looking forward to getting properly started next week and are excited to see what God has in store.
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers,
Until next time!
With love from Abi and the team
great to know you're all safe and well, and that jacket potatoes are on the menu for Catherine. probably best we didn't know about bags and visa problems at the time. have a fab weekend x
ReplyDeletesorry to hear about the trobules but glad you are all having a nice time. thank you for the email today catherine. talk soon xxx
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you. Have a good 2nd week. Lots of love and prayers xx
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ReplyDeleteHi Abi and the rest of the team,
ReplyDeleteWell done for managing to overcome the difficulties at the airport. Good to hear you are being well looked after and are settling in to South African life.
We too look forward to hearing about your activities and what God has ahead for you.
With our love and prayer,
Auntie Karen x
So glad you are all there safe and settling in. Big shout out to Embem!! Love Lou xo
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking that having someone "who cooks, cleans and leaves us lovely post it notes while we are at work." would be rather nice when I rang my little green bell... but nothing happened.
ReplyDeleteThere is a sacrifice that we all make when we serve others, but we've heard the answer many times before. Blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are the poor in spirit... and for the friends and parents of all of you. "Blessed are those that mourn."
Ali (Catherine's parent's friend)