Today I sat with my Swazi friend, who just lost her sister to AIDS. Her sister was only 42, and she is leaving behind 6 daughters, a son, and several grandchildren who don't have a father in the … Read more about Today I Sat With My Friend
Emi goes to a Birthday Party
Emi went to her friend Ellie's birthday party on Saturday. It was a polka dot party, so everyone dressed in polka dots and all of the food was round. It was a great little party. Ellie turned 5 years … Read more about Emi goes to a Birthday Party
Just another week in Swaziland
It has been a great few weeks for me here in Swaziland. I hosted a group from Children's Hope Chest last week and was reminded again why Jodi and I are here. We are people from all … Read more about Just another week in Swaziland
Happy Christmas from Swaziland!
Happy Christmas from Swaziland! I know it's a little late for a Christmas message, but I'm learning just how long it can take to write a blog in between feeding sessions of a little one! We had such a … Read more about Happy Christmas from Swaziland!
Sending Out an S.O.S.!
Happy Holidays from Swaziland! It has been so nice to have my parents here with us for the past few weeks. They have been enjoying little Emi as she is already growing and changing so fast. Marius and … Read more about Sending Out an S.O.S.!
A Message From Emi Deetlefs
I finally received my American passport and I am so excited to be in my new home in Swaziland. I'm with my mommy and daddy, and my grandparents are visiting from the States. Yeah! … Read more about A Message From Emi Deetlefs
Our sweet little Emi girl!!
Jodi and I would like to introduce our sweet little Emi Adison Deetlefs. We celebrated our 4th Wedding Anniversary on Friday night, and 8 hours later we welcomed Emi into our family. We had to have … Read more about Our sweet little Emi girl!!
Great to be in the States – Great to be back in Swaziland!
Marius and I had such a great trip to the States. I got to be a part of my friend Schramm's Montana wedding, which was wonderful. I got to be with my family lots, and I was able to speak at Whitefish … Read more about Great to be in the States – Great to be back in Swaziland!
Swazi Ads
Here are some ads from our local newspaper here in Swaziland that I have really enjoyed. Somehow the difference between first and second prize seems a bit, well, less … Read more about Swazi Ads
