It's been a while ...

Wow, it's been almost two months since my last post. That's not good. You'd think I've been distracted or something ...

:o)

Being back in the States was such fun! I had a blast visiting with people, sharing about my experiences here in Africa, and shopping for the strange things people in S.A. asked if I would bring back for them. I'm serious!! Face wash, Altoids and coffee creamer were on the list. I have to admit that I bend over backwards to make it happen, though, because they're such easy things to bring back. No stress at all, and I get to bless someone.

The biggest shock about coming back was learning that while I'd made it to S.A. safely, my luggage had not. It wouldn't be delivered to me for another three days. Good thing I had clothes and toiletries here!

Highlights so far include our 4th of July celebrations with the kids from baby Haven and Child Haven. What a joy to celebrate the holiday with 15 kids ... most of them under the age of 8! There were rice crispie treats and red, white and blue cupcakes galore. And, it was funny watching the three year olds try to maneuver through a three-legged race. I loved watching the joy on their faces!!!






So, it's good to be back. While I have some idea of what's to come, I rest in the fact that nothing's final 'til it's final ... and even then it's not final. I'm once again in transition, and I don't mind at all.