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I truly believe everyone should have a chance to do a mission trip or at least move out of their comfort zone and throw themselves into something (not a buss or anything dangerous hahah but a volunteer project or organization) because it's amazing how much it changes you for the better! Already I feel like i've matured greatly! Just thinking ahead and buying groceries and tooth paste and walking to the laundry mat and figuring out what I need for the week. I was blessed to have a daddy at home who let me borrow his car (although he called it stealing with the amount of time I had the wheel...love you dad!) but now if i wanna go somewhere I walk...no busses or taxi's as that's just asking for trouble so my feet take me everywhere. I've learned to "walk by faith" and trust that God's hand is watching over me 24/7...even while buying banana's at a market!
I even had lamb 2 nights ago in a curry and went for thirds! if you know me then this has never happened...lamb is a no go! But man alive our house momma sure can cook! I've had to start running on the beach daily to burn off all the amazing food i'm constantly consuming! Although it hit me tonight...i REALLY REALLY miss timmies! And ranch dressing! Africa doesn't get it and its funny how often you actually use something without realizing...for example ranch and pizza crusts! yummmmmmmmmmmy Anyways as I was saying, my routine has been great so far! The beautiful sights have made me an early bird so i'm up with the sun doing my devotions and preparing my heart for the days works. God really has a way of using his creation to create such peace inside of us eh. On Wednesday I was able to spend the morning at a township called Masiphumelele (don't worry! I can't say it well yet either) where I spent my time in a classroom with 2-3 years olds! They don't have much to work with but from what i've been told they have improved their state greatly...even with gathering books and school supplies. The kids were beyond adorable! They were constantly touching my hair and face and comparing skin colours. One little boy was petting my head then started petting his bold head and looked sad as he was trying to tell me with his facial expressions that he wanted soft hair like mine. I then took the dolls skirt off that he was playing with and put it on his head so he could have something soft to touch on top of his noggin and the smile that came off his lips was beyond words could explain! He kept that skirt on his head for the rest of the day! What a cuttie pie! Unfortunately the children don't speak english in the townships, or at least most of them...but then again i had the toddlers so they don't really speak anything besides gibberish anyways...so i found the language barrier quite hard. So tomorrow i'm going to dive into the books and learn as much as I possibly can so I can attempt to at least ask questions and maybe get the jist of what there trying to tell me. Even though I couldn't physically talk to them I had something they loved which you don't need words for...I had Canadian hockey to back me up! they didn't have sticks or anything but i improvised and used logo sticks and a small soft ball and taught them our epic sport! There loved it and couldn't get enough! the teacher was quite impressed how well they slept at nap time as well...so all around it was a win win situation :) Today I was at a school called Sinethemba which is directly for children with disabilities. This was a whole new different kind of amazing! I was put in a classroom with 8 children around the ages 2-4 who all suffer different forms of struggles. Each child was extremely precious tho! Especially the little girl who was named precious! She was born with feet that were clamped up so she crawls around...and boy oh boy can she ever move! Children are incredible but pheewww what a work out in every way! I just wanna take a minute to thank every mom out there that raised kiddies...GOOD JOB! give yourself a pat on the back because its hard work...but the reward is SO worth it! Having 8 children in one tiny classroom with only me and a teacher who was away a lot of the time doing other errands was a huge learning curb. I was constantly running around chasing the 2 years old to make sure they wouldn't escape and keep them occupied while on the other hand I was dealing with 2 big boys who have autism and don't understand what "no" means. For example whenever I told the one not to chuck heavy objects at other children's faces he would get VERY upset and walked away. At first I was like "ok cool, that was easy" until he got to a certain point in the classroom where he would then turn around and just charge at me and hit me full on with his body!! Now, me not being a huge body builder, took the hits quite drastically! Long story short it was exhausting but totally worth every minute. There was another little boy names Sima who has SP and was in a wheelchair. I was blessed enough to have the chance to feed him and what goosebumps it brought me! To see a child so stuck in his body but as happy as can be was beyond me! Every time he would finish a mouthful he would give me the biggest smile I have ever seen to let me know I could fill up his mouth again. The children are a gift from God and so incredibly talented in their own unique way. A friend told me today that God will give me the energy I need to continue doing His work, and how true is that! God doesn't bring you to a storm to leave you...He happens to be the best life guard out there who walks on water so we're all set if we surrender ourselves to Him, completely, holding nothing back! I was told today that I can't post photos of the children on social media as it can be dangerous due to child trafficking and other horrid events, but i'm going to possibly ask their parents if it's ok and see what i can do because i would love to share their beautiful faces with you! Heres a quick verse to keep in the back of your head that stuck with me today. Phil 4: 4-5. "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again- rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do." God bless you all! heaps of love! Hannah
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Julie
1/22/2015 10:41:59 am
Hey Sweetie...it was so encouraging to read your post today. God is certainly doing a work in you and through you. Thank you for being so willing to be his servant, to be his arms and to be a vessel of his love. I am so proud of you. Can't wait to read your next post and see more of your pictures. I will continue to pray for you. Love you to bits. Aunty Julie :)
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mum
1/22/2015 01:18:04 pm
Hannah, i can just imagine you in the middle of all the action and smiles. And hockey...wow....another first for you! I bet they loved it. Give them all a big hug from me. Love you lots xoxoxoxo
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Aunty Rosie
1/23/2015 07:06:44 am
Loving the way you tell your story! Clever girl Hannah! X
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