We have a little bit of time off and are spending Christmas with my mom in South Africa. I have not been home for Christmas in many, many years and this is a real blessing for me. Jodi and I would … Read more about Happy Christmas!
New Territory….
Yesterday, Kriek and I explored some new territory. We traveled on paved roads, then dirt, then through sugar cane fields, and then some four wheel drive territory – with crocodile and hippo … Read more about New Territory….
Big Smiles from another Big Party!
We celebrated our 2nd amazing Christmas party on Saturday with around 550 of our little Swazi friends. The kids ate a big meal, played in the jumping castle, danced, heard the Christmas story, and … Read more about Big Smiles from another Big Party!
Swazi Christmas Party Pictures!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so today our blog will be short and you can read the Christmas story on the faces of God's precious Swazi children! On Saturday we celebrated our first … Read more about Swazi Christmas Party Pictures!
Bye Bye Kathu!
For the past three weeks we have been … Read more about Bye Bye Kathu!
“Little Fighter for the Faith”
This is a bonus blog for this week... It is about something VERY close to my heart. Jodi and I went to my sister and her husband's farm in South Africa to … Read more about “Little Fighter for the Faith”
First Sights of Swaziland!
From Marius: What a blessing to finally be in Swaziland. It is Africa after all, and nothing happens fast, especially the internet in Swaziland. … Read more about First Sights of Swaziland!
“227”
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, … Read more about “227”
Legacy
Today, the Stancil family said goodbye to Jodi's grandmother, Carrie Stancil. She passed away early Friday morning. As we all gathered by her bedside on Thursday, so many emotions flooded the room, … Read more about Legacy
