5 more days until we leave for home!

In some ways it seems we've been here forever, but in some like we just arrived. The system here is hard to understand and even harder to work within. This morning we spent almost an hour just trying to pay for materials for Anton! You really don't realize how easy life in America is, until you try to do ordinary everyday things in a country like South Africa. I think if there are certain demons or spirits that influence a region, Confusion has to be assigned here!
Once I get home and can clear my mind.....I'll explain : )
Now for the positive. These people are the sweetest I've ever met. They are full of joy in spite of circumstances and understand fellowship at a level I don't think most Americans "get". They are warm and generous, and I can honestly say I've seen hospitality
lived out, as it should be, through believers. I really hope I can carry a piece of that home with me. At Rolf and Lizzie's (where we've been staying), the house is never too full for one more to sleep on the couch or floor, the food is never too little to invite..... whoever just dropped by...... to stay and eat, and there's always enough time to minister or encourage someone who needs it or just sit and have a great conversation! It's wonderful! A glimpse of heaven (I hope). Wed. night there were 60 people over for dinner and what an amazing time! A group of Catholics from California who had been studying Apartheid had come to South Africa and somehow had ended up at Rolf's house. Some of his Youth For Christ staff were there and were able to tell first hand stories of living under that terrible system. This video starts with us driving through a township, watching Anton our builder get started and the Wednesday night gathering with all the kids from CA. It's way awesome here....you should come sometime!!!! Keep praying for us....We love you and miss all of you!!!