Monday, September 15, 2008

Johazardousburg to Maritzburg

Howsit folks. We're here in Pietermaritzburg after a fantastic week and a bit in Joburg. Internet access has been limited so we haven't been able to post or email much. We've also been supremely lazy in between visiting family and friends. It's been awesome seeing all the new and familiar places. The weather has been dry and warm - 90 deg at the farm, 40 in Joburg - with cold spells at times.

The big thing for us has been how much more security is needed here. Security bars, gates, alarma systems and razor wire on high fences. Not unusual for me, but Ann certainly didn't like it. She says it 'shouldn't be normal to live like this'. I have to agree. The locals just shrug and say it's just life. Still, it's sad that it has to be this way.

We just remember that we have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control.

We're heading to Zimbabwe on Thursday to begin working with Temba from CHI. We are really looking forward to beginning the work we came here to do. Ann and I are both feeling more rested and charged up spiritually.

Thanks for the prayers and emails. We'll be in touch soon.

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