We're so blessed

We are having an amazing time of being served (and receiving it well). Here are a couple of examples of our recent blessings.  God is so faithful in His provision. 

About a week ago, we stopped in Ezulwini to get some shopping done before we picked up Larry in Mbabane. We met Pastor Ken and Brenda and they treated us to lunch, which was so thoughtful. 

After Larry left, we were taken out for lunch by a friend Tony, whom we have not seen in 3 years. 

Last week on Wednesday and Thursday, we went to a Bed and Breakfast, which is owned by a couple in the church at Simunye. They wanted to serve us by giving us two nights free accommodation, which was very needed! After the hectic week with the team out here, we are really enjoying being served. 

Jenn

Ian, Soloman, and Larry

We were also blessed by Larry and he served us in many ways while here on his visit. The fellowship we shared and the encouragement he gave us was very special. God always knows what we need and we are so thankful for His provision. 

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Bucket List

There are some things on our “bucket list” that we have never done. One was ride in a helicopter, so we decided to check this item off and see the Victoria Falls from the air. Ian was a little apprehensive until we took off and then he was fine. It was a spectacular ride as you can see from the pictures  and we cannot wait to try  a longer ride where they go deep down into the canyons!

Here are a couple of sunset pictures in Zambia, it was spectacular! 

We loved the people of Zambia! The hotel staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. By the end of the week, the waiters were calling us mum and dad. Our cab driver, Bison, was punctual and we liked him so much that we had him drive us where ever we went.

The food at the hotel was overwhelming, really too much for us to eat. The local fish was wonderful. Our flights and accommodation in Jo-berg was good. In fact, we really did not do anything as our travel agent here arranged everything and even called the hotel in Zambia to check that everything was OK with us.  The day trips we chose were arranged by the hotel staff and all we had to do was pay  and be in the hotel foyer for transport.  We did a lot of walking and swimming in the Falls. 

The highlight of the trip was the many Zambian people we met and how they shared their faith with us. 

We did go into Zimbabwe, well we walked across the bridge.

Yes, we would go back and do it all over again! 

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God's Signs

Here we are at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

 This big stop sign allowed one vehicle only to cross the bridge at a time. 

And no, we did not bungee jump off the bridge! 

Rainbows at the Falls were numerous, but we always enjoyed seeing God's Signs.  

We took a cruise on the Zambezi River, which we enjoyed very much.  

Funny Shopping Story: There were several craft markets in Livingstone, Zambia and I (Jenn) liked to walk around them even though I did not need anything, famous last words! The stall owners could sell ice to Eskimos! They all had grandmothers with same name as me and conveniently never had any change ,so you ending up buying something else to make up the difference in price. When we got back to the hotel, I was the proud owner of a small wooden hippo, salad servers with hippo handles, five black stone animals made of stone from the river bed of the Zambezi river, and two oval teak serving dishes. Ian asked me, 'Why did you buy all that?' I answered, 'The same reason as you bought two black stone pendants made from river stones and a bright blue batik with two giraffes painted on it wearing ear buds!' 

Ian really wanted the batik of one zebra on a bicycle and the giraffe one was for me! It was a fun experience nevertheless and we both ended up with souvenirs to take home.  

Since being home, we keep thinking about our 'next' trip to Zambia and Zimbabwe. We'd love to go back!

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