When we boarded that plane to return to the U.S. for our home assignment time our expectations were quite high. One of the things that I really needed out of my time here was/is a fresh dose of confidence to continue the mission.  I’m not burnt out, just in need of the mental energy that it takes to step out in faith on a daily basis and perform well in a role that is bigger than I am.  Being the Program Director over a foster care ministry and a school when you’re neither a social worker nor an educator is a bit overwhelming (my degree is in Psychology, and my background is more in youth ministry and foster care as a parent). Read the rest of this entry

Personal Greeting

How is one reminded you are in Africa?

When a spider is in your salad, and you calmly kill it with your knife, throw it out the window, and keep eating!!!  Yes, a true story at my dinner table a few nights ago.  From time to time the realization that I really am in Africa hits me straight on.  Right now,  as I listen to all the end of the month sounds outside my window I even realize that I live in a Location (sometimes referred to as township) Houses on top of houses, music blaring, people talking, dancing and drinking.

Difficult at best, to try and have a private life…life in the Location is for all to see and participate in!!  Holler out the name of anyone of us if you need something….we come to see what’s up.  I chuckle to myself as God has brought it to my attention that my life is far from what I left back in 2000.

I have started my 11^th year of ministry and my family, friends, and passion are where I am in this “foreign land”.  I remain grateful that God gave me a heart of courage to embark on this adventure.  There are not words enough to express my thankfulness to God for you! Humbled by my ability to remain in service, I thank God daily for your passion and faithfulness in supporting me and my ever growing family.  Thank you!  May God bless you in ways you cannot imagine.

What’s Next

We are on the path to registration yet again for TKCA.  This time we are applying for grades 1-4 only.  We have expanded our current, temporary building so that the four grades can be under one roof.  This allows us a chance to expand the preprimary as well as we have a long waitlist for this school. Read the rest of this entry

Please pray for the deliverance of a new Mommie for six foster children.