We’ve arrived in South Africa!
by Reed on Apr.21, 2006, under Uncategorized
It seems that everywhere I go so far there’s a hotspot somewhere near enough to get a little update off. This morning is no exception.
Our flight from Farnkfurt to South Africa was wonderful and we both got some much needed rest. More for Erin than for me as I woke up about 2:50am and couldn’t sleep for the duration of the flight. Nevertheless, the four hours I did get did me so much good.
We’re now waiting to catch our first of many buses and are excited to see some of the countryside on our 4- or 5-hour bus ride to Kruger National Park. It’s interesting how close to Swaziland we’ll be when we’re there. Not only that, but I anticipate it being sad, too, as this “tourist” spot will likely insulate us from the real struggles of so many here. I imagine that the stark contrasts of Africa will hit us pretty hard, as they should.
Anyway, we’ll be in Kruger tonight and tomorrow night before heading back to Johannesburg to meet up with our World Vision contacts. This liason with World Vision is the part of the trip that I’m most anticipating and most anxious to share with you all. Of course, however, while in Kruger I’ll do my best to capture some good shots and pass them along in a couple of days.
We love you all (and espeically Jackson and Abbie!),
Reed and Erin
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April 22nd, 2006 on 8:55 am
Hey guys–
It’s a brilliant, sunny Saturday morning here in Oregon, and we wanted you to know we were thinking of you.
Read something last night that reminded me of you and your journey, and of the journey we’re all in together:
“We cannot make the Kingdom of God happen, but we can put out leaves as it draws near. We can be kind to each other. We can be kind to ourselves. We can drive back the darkness a little. We can make green places within ourselves and among ourselves where God can make his Kingdom happen.”
So go make green places in new hearts! Invite others to share the green place that is our community!
With you–
Michael and Joie
April 24th, 2006 on 9:34 am
Well, I’m thinking and praying for your guys this morning (well, this evening for you) I would think, even on a (tour) you will have your hearts touched by the beauty of God’s creation and the pain of the human experience. Take lots of pictures of both.
April 25th, 2006 on 10:51 pm
I just have a couple of seconds but wanted to thank you both for your prayers and for your throught! Pastor DB, you are the greatest, thanks for thinking of us so often and for your encouragement.
And Michael and Joie, thank you as well. Michael I love you quote and you are absolutely right, we can’t make it happen, only God does that! However, we are sure seeing evidence of the Kingdom already, green everywhere, even in our hearts!