Just in case you didn't get our newsletter, here it is again online! Running the marathon... Highlights of last semester This … Read more about December Newsletter
Just Climbed a Mountain…and Boy, Are My Legs Tired!
Lucky for us that there happens to be an internet connection in the backpackers that we´re staying in, cuz now I can give a quick update on everything that we´ve been doing over the past couple of … Read more about Just Climbed a Mountain…and Boy, Are My Legs Tired!
Capetown or bust…
Chris and I plus 2 other students are off to Capetown tomorrow for 5 days. We are so excited to see Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island (where Nelson Mandel was imprisoned) and hopefully … Read more about Capetown or bust…
One semester down…. a long one to go!
It's hard to believe that one semester of FYM is already done. It seems like just a week ago that we were arriving in South Africa with lost luggage, buying sheets for our bed, trying to learn how to … Read more about One semester down…. a long one to go!
Slip&Slide even in Africa!
Our last week of ministry at Ithemba Church was amazing. We had an ice cream trough, movie day, craft day, sports day, and topped off the week with a slip&slide. Even though it's … Read more about Slip&Slide even in Africa!
Forced to Face Tough Stuff
We dropped a man off to die yesterday. Lucas has had throat cancer for the past seven months and the tumor on his neck has grown larger than a ping-pong ball. He has no money for … Read more about Forced to Face Tough Stuff
A “Normal” Day in the Life
Many of y'all that we have talked to have asked us what a normal day here in J-Bay looks like. While there really isn't a "normal" to be found anywhere close to ministry here, I can try to lay … Read more about A “Normal” Day in the Life
Thanksgiving…with a Twist
There's already cooking going on in the kitchen in our house. As a matter of fact, there will be cooking going on in three different kitchens today as we get ready for Thanksgiving. I think most of … Read more about Thanksgiving…with a Twist
