The day started out with a lovely breakfast and then we were off to Sunday service at the Zwanie Center in Guguletu. This is one of those experience that can only be told if you are in there in person, both spiritually and physically. It was truly amazing to see people that have so many hardships still have so much faith, love and happiness.Just seeing the kids enjoying the service, eating their chips, yogurt and a few lollipops. Here, kids were being kids, parents were being parents that loved their kids and all enjoyed seeing the photographs of the ones they love.
We then left and continued our day by visiting the open air markets to help support the local economy and to Larry's delight, he was not referred to as my father...
Today is a rather emotional day as it is hard to truly put a perspective on the lives of the people that are affected by HIV and extreme poverty. You just do not know where to even begin; financially, emotionally, spiritually or even simply trying to roll up your sleeves to help...
3 comments:
Hi,Glad to see you made it safely. Enjoying the pictures. Will continue to pray for you and your group. It's been ugly in ND but like the moistue. Take care.
Love you
Mom
So cool that you are there and seeing this first-hand. Good on you.
"your other Mom"
can't wait to hear more about this when you get home. intense....
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