Jodi and I left Swaziland
227 days ago with a burning desire to return there and somehow make a
difference. The wait is finally
over and we are leaving Tuesday, September 9th for South Africa, and
we’ll join our friends Jumbo and Kriek in Swaziland this Sunday.
Jodi kept reminding me
that God is a God of the 11th hour. So much has come together in the
last 3 weeks. We are blessed and our hearts are filled with joy and
appreciation for each and every one of you who share in this Great
Adventure.
Of course, with every
journey comes goodbyes, and those are never easy. Please pray for Jodi’s
mother, father, brother, sister-in-law and her nephew and niece as they bid her
farewell for a while.
Our next blog, God
willing, will be from the heart of Swaziland. Stay tuned…
Marius and Jodi.
Safe traveling mercies and prayers for the upgrade 🙂 Looks good on the internet. How excited we are that you are finally fulfilling your dream to serve the Lord once again in Swaziland. Hope to see you over there when the time is right! Blessings, Bonnie and George
Congratulations you two! I’m so glad you are on your way! We will miss you both terribly, but are so happy to know you’ll be making a difference over there! Please keep us posted as often as possible and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always!
Love, Bonnie and Chris
Wow, it’s here! All the best, Marius and Jodi. Mark and Kathryn
So excited for ya’ll, and I so enjoyed talking to you earlier! It was encouraging to see your sweet faces!!! Praying for your travels tomorrow as you head east! Can’t wait to hear the stories that are to come in this great adventure…
Have a fantastic trip! Praying for a smooth, safe flight; business class; no surprises; and loads of patience, safety and love for your encounters in Africa!!!
We’ll miss you,
Barbi
Marius and Jodi – I’m so very excited to hear about your adventures and so proud of you for making this life-changing decision. You guys are an inspiration and I am so thankful for the example of your faithfulness. We’ll be praying for you. Ben & Kate
God Bless and provide you with a safe journey. We’ll be praying for you and your family here. Look forward to hearing about all the blessings of your work.
Goodbye dear friends!!!
We’ll be praying for God’s richest blessings
as you embark on your journey with Him.
What an exciting time. We’ll be sure to
give your family extra hugs while you’re gone!
We love you! Wendy and Frank
We can not wait to have you guys over here. See you soon !!!!
I know you all are so excited, and we are excited for you. We will be covering you with prayer here, especially that God will use you in a mighty way. Remember, even when you are doing the most menial thing with the heart of God’s servant, the Lord is using you mightily. God bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon YOU both. Mary Ellen and Bob
Oh my precious friends!!!! I didn’t realize it was going to happen the NEXT day after you posted this! I am sitting here thinking of the last time we were together; one, at the “crepes for a cause” and the other when I got to hug your neck (Jodi) when we met for the exchange of the “ipod”. I would have hugged you a little longer had I known it was the last time I’d see you in a while.
Of course my heart hurts a bit, but what excites me even more is that you are going over there with the money we sowed into Swaziland and it’s now going to be put to “work”….I’m so excited. I really do feel like a piece of us is there.
We will miss you terribly, but go and plow the way for the Kingdom of God!
Jodi, please make sure you write me soon. I miss you guys already!
Love you always
Erika
I am so excited for you two! I know that you will be so satisfied doing what God has called you to – however not always comfortable! I am so looking forward to the amazing music that i know will come flowing from all of this… we will miss you deeply and we’ll be paraying for you.
Love,
Wendy & Steve
We Will Be Praying For You Both That God Will Surround You With His Protection And His Love. May He Bless You Both.
Love Ya,
Dina & Emily
Hi there Jodi et Marius
I am so thrilled to read that you are on your way here today. God is good!
Wow, I am keen to see you guys in the near future, Jodi you know our home are open to you two 24/7.
Hope to her from you soon.
Enjoy!!
Ann
Hope you guys have a safe and relaxing flight! Sorry we missed the call last night. We both love you and will miss you greatly. Know that God is with you! You will be in our prayers and thoughts daily! Love you both!
Praying for you daily as are the twins you met in Whitefish. Holy hugs and His grace and protection to you both.
It’s almost midday Montana time on the 9th. I trust that you’re off to Africa already, wow! It was such a joy to see you and to be connected to the work you’ll be doing in Africa.
Till soon, Paul and Angelita Ogle
I just got off the phone with you, Marius, as they upgraded you and Jodi to business class all the way to Johannesburg!! I hope your trip is a joy while you let oters serve you before you go to serve Him! Our prayers are with you Jodi and Marius. Via Con Dios.
Dave and Susan
Dear, dear ones: How excited I am for you! As I write this, you are on your way to Swaziland….your hopes, dreams, and God’s loving hand is in place. You will be constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, always…Dottie.
Jodi&Marius, You are in my heart and prayer. Please give big hugs to kids you will meet from me too!
Jodi and Marius,
Our God is an Awesome God! At last you are on your way to fulfil your dreams and desires and to do God’s will.
To Him be the Glory! Praying for you.
Tricia
I hope your remaining journey will be safe and we will be keeping you in our prays! We love you both and may God bless you in more ways than you have imagined on this trip!
~Josh and Marian
Jodi & Marius,
I’m sure the last couple days have been a bit long, but I know you are excited to reach your “new home”. You have been on my mind and in my prayers. I eagerly await to hear how the coming days will unfold. Bless you both and enjoy being about God’s business!
Love to you both,
Cindy
I hope that you are doing wonderful over in Swaziland! We love and miss you very much! I can’t wait to hear about the amazing things that the Lord is going to do in your lives!!!!
Chris and Becky
It’s been three days and I already miss you guys! :’-(
We’ll be praying for you and your adventure in Swaziland. When I pray for you guys, The verse that has come to mind over the past few weeks has been when Jesus said:
“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
Man, God wants these people to know the truth, and they want to be set free! You guys are the freedom proclaimers! Have a blast! We love you!
Chris and Becky
Marius and Jodi,
Thanks for the update. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck and keep me posted.
Joe Nacchia
Homes and Land of the Emerald Coast
I am so excited for y’all and honestly, just a wee bit jealous. Okay…I said I’d be honest….A WHOLE LOTTA JEALOUS!
Jodi and I met and talked when I was on a trip to Swaziland last January with Children’s HopeChest. I’m so glad to see the fruit of your dreams.
Praying for y’all as you begin your new life in Swaziland.
Salani Kahle!
Elysa
Hey there guys, you know you both are in my prayers and will be until we see you again. I’m so glad you are on your way to your dream. I am going to miss but you know that. I can’t wait to hear from you when you get there on Sunday. May God Bless & be with you Both. You will be in our hearts all the way!
Love you,
Sandra Saxon