"Swaziland!" That's been my phrase this week. The library is going really well, we're finding books and I just feel blessed. God keeps on bringing up opportunities and connections that are completely random, but huge! For one, one of the families at my church sells children books and happens to have a bunch of used books they are selling for less. Also, Kate Howry, the leader for the other team, her Babe (Bah-bay) or Swazi dad works for Macmillan, a big publishing company and might be getting us the hook up. The kids are checking out books like crazy and I just really see God's hand in all of this, praise the Lord!

Back to the top: Why have I been exclaiming Swaziland? It's been my phrase of frustration. I spent Monday with six precious children and I see a couple hundred every day. Then I hear about how they are being treated and I get infuriated. You hear about corruption, abuse or people stealing money from organizations and it's just argh!! It's also in the government. It's hard to see a king with 13 some odd wives and 70+ kids who's loaded and spending ridiculous amounts of money, but then kids are going hungry and spend all day doing nothing because they can't afford food or school. God has given me a big heart for these kids and I just wish that they could see how precious they are. Then, why can't so many adults see that these children are gifts. Every time I want to stage a protest God calms my heart. He reminds me that He is bigger than all the injustice, not just in Swaziland, but all over. He hasn't forgotten about these kids, and some say the people that are hurting them will answer to God, it's not my job. I praise the Lord I have Him to rely on.

I love it here. I love my kids and my heart is burning for them. It's hard to think how short my time is. God is really showing me a lot about living for Him. My biggest fear right now is going home and living like I used to you. I want to be just as on fire for His people in Colorado as I am here. I want Him to show me the precious children that are going to change my life in Colorado like the ones here.

Prayer Requests:

-There is some racial cleansing going on where we lived in South Africa. South Africans are killing all the immigrants. Please pray that God will put his hand of safety over it and that He will calm their anger.

-For my students, that their school fees will come in so they can keep coming to school. Many of them were sent home this week, but they are coming back.

-For the team, just that we finish strong!

-Praise the Lord! He's been working through the school and youth group like a mighty wind and it's awesome!

Thank you for all your continued support and prayers. I really appreciate it!