Winding down to the busy time…

The school year has ended, the Principal and her foster daughter are in America for the Holidays. The Chair of the Board, and her foster children are in America for the Holidays, Soon the last volunteer “mommie” will be off to America. Daniel and I are working to complete all the School Projects before Christmas. The New Year promises to have many new looks here, I am not sure what they will be, but they will be new. I am thankful for this time to relax and maybe go camping with Daniel… We need to get some wilderness time…The weather here in Arandis is being quite comfortable, fans not yet needed to sleep, and a cool breeze during the day, keeps one from getting too warm on the daily walk. All in all, it is a wonderful time of year… Merry Christmas to all, be blessed…

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Personal Greeting

Over the years you have watched my African family grow up.  You have seen pictures of Janis and Stefanus as well as Annetjie and Sannetjie since they were babies. Daniel since he was a boy.  Hailey came many years later and now there is Dorian added to Ute’s family.  Point being that time is moving forward and so is life. Catching myself losing sight of who brought me to Namibia, I must stop and reflect on what I have witnessed through God’s grace.  Eleven years in Namibia and God has never left my side or let go of my hand.  As I become caught up in fighting the battle “alone”, I am reminded that this journey on earth is NOT about me.  And Praise God that that the burden is not mine alone!  I so look forward to my trip to the states with Janis, Stefanus and Hailey.  Our schedule is full and yet I will be refreshed by the change of scenery and spending time with family and friends.  Read the rest of this entry