a bit more...

a bit more of what we have been up to...

we have met and ministered to friends

it was a blesing to meet Joesph today

he traveled quite a way to find and meet us,

for we had a gift for him from a friend in America

his heart was overjoyed when we found him

and ours was full from blessing him

we plan on keeping in touch with him

and helping him in any way we can

we have taken "the grands" 

on their last excursions in south africa...

shopping the greenmarket square for african treasures

where briley finally got her hair braided

she has been asking since we arrived

and scored a tote for her bible and journal

she has been journaling and it is one of the most precious things:)

today

 we took the entire fam

 to the end of the african continent

over- the- top- amazing folks

take a glance at your map, 

find the tippy tip point 

way down south 

and 

we were there today

the kids were amazing hikers

though

 i must say i hiked quite abit with the bear on my back

in fact, we drew lots of attn 

as he fell asleep clung to my back on our way back down

(kinda felt like i fit in with the culture here as babies are worn on their mommies)

and joe, 

well

 he did some of the hike with both lil ones

one in the backpack and one on his shoulders

let's just say 

we are tired tonite

oh, 

and bristol showed some celebrity status today

all these tourists visiting this grand, 

keep 

you 

in 

awe

landscape

and more than a few decide to take pictures of bristol

pretty funny

(thinking next time we will start charging)

we were able to share with some about adopting and helping orphans

today

 we praise God for the beauty He has allowed us to experience

as we serve down here at the base of africa

our God is an awesome God

on another note-

i am starting to feel the effects of "the grands" leaving

just today a tinge of anxiousness crept in

we have so enjoyed their familiar faces

their help

their love and support

prayer requests:

we get the rental stuff worked out on the house we found

transition as the grands leave (for us and for them)

safe travels for them

a car for us (well, really, a van or something big enough to hold us)

getting our home established (furniture, beddings, etc)

pray we find some good deals for our home (and car)

until next time...