Jet Lag, my new best friend.

Never were those words so sweet than hearing them after a 14 hours and 41 minute flight.

Last post of mine was when we were in the ATL Airport, waiting for our 7:15 departure. Needless to say, the flight didn't leave on time, but it was all good because we didn't have connecting flights. Then the rest is pretty boring from there. 14 hours and 41 minutes of airplane time. Most of it spent sleeping, watching FREE movies, or eating the interesting choices they would give us for the meals. Plantains and chicken? Some vegetable that was cold and the flight attendant didnt even know? But overall it was a great flight. PS for those of you who don't know...sleeping on a plane, is not comfortable at all, thank God for Dramamine. It was the only reason I got some sleep

After arriving in Jo'burg we did the usual airport stuff and met up with Stan, our ride to the BIMS Guesthouse. I knew immediately that I was where I was supposed to be. I could feel it. Not to mention it was awesome to hear the man at the customs counter say. "hello friend". A kind gesture like that is the norm here in South Africa, America could learn a little...After taking our stuff to our rooms, we went to dinner at some Italian place, I think it was called Prima something..It was delicious, especially compared to the "food" on the airplane. After dinner, we made our way back to the guesthouse and now getting ready for bed(We're 6 hours ahead, plus jet lag = one sleepy me). The weather is great, its cold. I love it. Definitely a big difference in temperatures between home and here. Tomorrow we are getting up at 7am(1 am in yalls time) and catching a plane to Swaziland. Please continue to pray for the safety and well being of myself and the team. Also pray that God will use us to do great things through Him.

I miss you all already, but God is taking care of me and the plan He has for me in Swaziland. Please take a moment to pray for all of the other summer missionaries, some have left before us and some leave soon. Yall are awesome. Yall's prayers is what is keeping me going.

Peace, Love, and Swazi

PS: Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

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