Hello all!
Well, we've been here in Africa now for about 4 days and there's never been a dull moment, between overflowing toilets, kids runny noses that get wiped all over us, driving on the opposite side of the road with very aggresive traffic, finding meats at the supermarket that we didn't realize could be eaten (for example chicken feet and cow intestines, thankfully we haven't been asked to taste any of these yet!), and huddling around our little heaters holding cups of hot water trying to stay warm! :-) But all in all it has been good so far!
Today it was FREEZING and very windy! We spent most of the day working on our house at Ebenezer -painting, cleaning, organizing and doing things like that. Hopefully we'll be moved in there by the week-end, so keep praying for that! Yesterday we arrived at Ebenezer to all the children in the preschool chanting our names. It was so cute! :-) We're both really excited to start working in the preschool in the next couple of weeks!
Keep praying for the people at Ebenezer to have open minds and hearts and that we would be able to touch their lives with the love of Christ. Pray that we would also remain flexible and open to whatever it is God has for us. We so appreciate your support and encouraging comments, you all mean so much to us!
Abby & Shelly
P.S.
Tomorrow we're going to try to post some pictures, ok!
The experiences and adventures of two girls serving the Lord in South Africa for seven weeks of their summer.
5/28/11
Our First Day in Africa
Hi everyone!
So we arrived safely in Johannesburg at around 10 p.m. last night and didn't get back to where we're staying till 1 a.m. so we pretty much just crashed! :) Our house at Ebenezer Care Center is not quite finished yet, so right now we are staying about 30 min. away from the center. We're hoping and praying that we will be able to move into the house at the center soon, so keep that in your prayers! This morning/afternoon we visited Ebenezer for the first time. We met so many beautiful people and spent most of the afternoon playing with the adorable children. We are excited to get to know the people better and be able to plug in and help at the center. Hopefully we'll get better internet connection soon so we can post some pictures for you! Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we adjust to the time change, FREEZING weather, and everything else! :) Pray that we would remain flexible and be able to be a blessing to all those around us! We love and miss you all!
Abby & Shelly
So we arrived safely in Johannesburg at around 10 p.m. last night and didn't get back to where we're staying till 1 a.m. so we pretty much just crashed! :) Our house at Ebenezer Care Center is not quite finished yet, so right now we are staying about 30 min. away from the center. We're hoping and praying that we will be able to move into the house at the center soon, so keep that in your prayers! This morning/afternoon we visited Ebenezer for the first time. We met so many beautiful people and spent most of the afternoon playing with the adorable children. We are excited to get to know the people better and be able to plug in and help at the center. Hopefully we'll get better internet connection soon so we can post some pictures for you! Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we adjust to the time change, FREEZING weather, and everything else! :) Pray that we would remain flexible and be able to be a blessing to all those around us! We love and miss you all!
Abby & Shelly
5/27/11
We're in Amsterdam!
Hi all!
Just wanted to let you know that we made it safely to Amsterdam. Now we're just waiting to board our flight to Johannesburg. It's an 11 hr. flight, so pray for us! :) We just got off a 7 hr. flight from Newark so we're pretty tired! :) We'll let you know when we get to Johannesburg. Love to all!
Shelly & Abby
Just wanted to let you know that we made it safely to Amsterdam. Now we're just waiting to board our flight to Johannesburg. It's an 11 hr. flight, so pray for us! :) We just got off a 7 hr. flight from Newark so we're pretty tired! :) We'll let you know when we get to Johannesburg. Love to all!
Shelly & Abby
5/26/11
South Africa Here We Come!
So today is the day! Our flight leaves at 6:00 PM and if everything goes smoothly we should arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa by 9:30 PM tomorrow night. So please keep us in your prayers as we travel. Pray for things to go safely and smoothly and that we would be able to be a witness for Christ to those around us in the airports and on the plane.We'll post again when we get there!
Love you all!
Shelly & Abby
Love you all!
Shelly & Abby
5/16/11
Hi & welcome!
Welcome to our South Africa blog! Just wanted to make sure that everything is working right! 10 more days till we leave!!!! Please keep us in your prayers as we get all the last minute details together and prepare to leave!
Love to all!
Shelly
Love to all!
Shelly
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