Botswana Blessings

Yesterday morning I took the time to look through all the pictures I've taken while in Africa to select which ones would be best for a presentation when I arrive home. Each picture brought back so many wonderful memories from when the shot was taken, and I'd have to say that my camera is probably the single best item I brought with me (perhaps my toothbrush is a close second:)

Just eleven more days in Africa...it's hard to believe that this adventure is almost over, but the only thing that means is that when this one is over a new one can begin! Where should I go next? Peru? Japan? Greenland?

Well, I haven't said much about Botswana yet, so I guess I should while I'm here. Botswana has a much flatter and open landscape than where I was in South Africa. The people are all so very friendly and gracious to me, and it's been sp great getting to know them. Today I met a girl named Blessing, and I think that pretty well sums up what this trip has been - an awesome blessing! I will say the mosquitos are worse over here, but not unbearable.

During the week I helped Mrs. Clark get the things ready for a special Mother's Day lesson in her Sunday School class, which includes about thirty kids ages five to fourteen. In the Sunday morning service held in a preschool building, we sang some hymns and then I sang "In Christ Alone," a song none of them had ever heard before. That night at the Clark's house, we had a Bible study with a core group of Christians, and they begged me to sing the song again. So on Tuesday, some of the girls my age from the church came over and I taught them to sing the song, and we're going to sing it as a group this Sunday. After the Bible study, I served a special Italian style bread that my cousins taught me to make in SA and everyone absolutely loved it!

Tomorrow is Saturday, so I'm planning on just helping out around the house with whatever, and then I'm going to teach Mrs. Clark how to bake rusks. If you don't know what a rusk is - it's a type of crunchy treat that the Africans love to dip in tea or coffee( or melted chocolate is great too!). We're going to make a big batch for after Sunday evening Bible study.

The Clarks are really praying that God would send them someone to work with them here on the field. They desperately want someone who is good with leading music/ singing, and someone who could also work with the youth in this area. This mission would be an amazing experience, and the people are so open and needy. I really love it here, and will be sad when the time comes to say goodbye!