Our team is coming together well. It usually takes a few days to get into synchrony. This is a day of rest for us, though we had a great break with four wheelers in the back country. (Hey, even mission teams get some time off, right?)
South Africa is a beautiful country. We are unanimous in our appreciation for the beauty and the people. We run across some odd warnings. Things we would never consider in our sheltered lives in Orange County.
We are getting around in a very comfortable van with a skilled driver. The major roads in South Africa are excellent, and out of the big cities the traffic is unknown. We go off road now and then. We bounce around like clothes in the washing machine’s agitation cycle. The trailer holds our gear. Our driver is a real pro. It is easy to relax, gaze out the windows and take in the beautiful countryside.
(It's Monday evening, end of a regular working day here in Costa Mesa, CA. Our Thoughts are with you all, Glenn and Ann I know you are cherishing this experience as you make your way together on this sojourn. Our prayers and heart filled spirit are with you and your group. God Bless You and..Safe Travels George and Amy
ReplyDeleteDon, You are a great leader and a great Christian Man. Be strong soldier of God. I hope you stay away from the Crocs and Hippos as we need you back in one peice. Can't wait to learn what we can about servicing the people in need in South Africa! My family is praying for your team
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Hello, Don.
ReplyDeleteI first have say to how honored that Karen and I are to be involved with such an incredible organization as Free Wheelchair Mission. Reading your blog made us feel as though we were there along side you and your team. We will keep you all in our prayers for a safe journey home.
Blessings....
Andy and Karen
Greetings Don, and a Happy Thansgiving to you and the Free Wheelchair Mission team!!!
ReplyDeleteThis coming weekend December 4th & 5th at Bellingham's WA "Christ The King Chruch" we will have again (5th year)... a Missions Tree & Table at the local artists Christmas Craft Fair for FWM. It draws over 1000 - 2000 people through it and we love to advertise for this great cause!! I am also going to send you an email about the book I have just finished titled "No Wheelchairs In Heaven" in memory of my sweet daughter Allison. We took your work to World Vision, and met you soon after in Seattle! God Bless all your efforts, and I hope you can write a forward for the book, and a percent of the book sales will go to purchase these chairs! God Bless, Meredith Moyer Lynden Washington