Yesterday around 7:00 AM our 2009 Mhlosheni team took off for Swaziland. I'm stuck in a bit of limbo -- remembering the experiences of the 2007 Team's visit and waiting for the new memories and images the current team will bring to us. Even the image at the top of this post reflects this limbo: It shows our first African sunrise in 2007, yet I know the 2009 Team has already seen their first African sunrise on this long journey.
Pastor Reed forwarded a message a while ago he'd like to share with all of you:
Just got off the phone with Erin. The whole team is doing fine, though 'the guys' didn't feel well on the first flight. No major issues though. They are resting in their hotel after their marathon flight. Anyway, Erin wanted me to update you all.
...on the docket tomorrow is a 6:45am pickup (it's 11:45pm now) for a five or six hour van ride to Kruger. Should be a good chance for them to see the countryside and catch some z's too. Then tomorrow afternoon they will have their first game drive. That will open their eyes - as it should - to the wonder of God's imagination and creativity... It will also prepare them for the contrast of the stark realities of Mhlosheni when they arrive there a few days later.
As our Swazi friends like to say, "Journey mercies" on our Mhlsoheni team. Peace be with you all!
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Talked to chris today. Safari was spectacular. Saw some sort of rare rhino. A bit chilly but should be warming up. All is good.
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