This afternoon my fever broke and besides the weak and wobbly knees I feel much better. Other than the two hour nap the doctor made me take today I haven't missed much...especially since I felt alive again today. Thanks for your prayers.
And what a day to be alive. We had so many challenges. Boys 8 beat Girls 1 in limbo. What?! We had a Flamingo challenge and a girl stood just over an hour on one leg to take the win. Wow, now that is determination! We also inducted 5 new victims, I mean people to the Chief Mau Mau club tonight. Ha ha so funny.
We have also had our hearts moved as we heard several kids speak about the changes that have taken place in their lives in the past year. We had an all camp devotional about darkness (psalm 107 and 112) and several boys were moved. The lights go out frequently here where the camp is and they went out for some time tonight, in fact we ate by candlelight. It was also raining and there were no stars out so we had a darkness devo instead of a starlight devo.
Tomorrow we head into our final day and the thankful devo, the cross study, and the ring honor are awaiting the kids all followed by a great dance party. Please continue to pray for no more sickness, safety and more hearts and characters to change.
Much love, Jeff
Ps. Have I mentioned how amazing the food has been. Wow! That's all I can say.
Pss. Feel free to comment on any blog entry as I share those with the kids.
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Were so grateful your fever has broken. All the news and stories we read every day are amazing and inspiring to many. I've been sharing them with strangers and co-workers. Great way to share my faith. It is apparent the kids and adults from the US are learning and growing leaps and bounds. Some of the disciples in columbia have have had prayer times for you and the camp last night. We keep hearing the food is so good, get the recipe or sneak some home. Your making us hungry! Prayers for good health and safety for your last few days in SA. Love ,The Smiths, Matt and Sue
ReplyDeleteWe are also very thankful to hear you are on the mend .! The blogs have been so encouraging and inspiring I have felt chills and they have brought tears to my eyes of how powerfully God is moving the hearts of so many. We are continuing to pray for the rest of your time there and your safe trip home. We’ll see you soon.
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I am so glad you're feeling better and I am sitting here at work fighting tears of joy for all of your adventures, answered prayers and wonderful children that I know are being changed every minute they're there. I can't wait for the day Josh and I can be with you guys on a Swamp Corps adventure. Love to all-especially Em:)
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ReplyDeleteI'm so encouraged by all the blogs. It's very obvious that God is working in a great way in Sub-Saharan Africa. I can't wait to hear all the stories when you all return. We're praying for all of you! Give my big boy a hug for me and tell him I love him and can't wait to hear all about the trip.
Robert G.