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I know its been awhile since I last blogged but at first I was having writers brain freeze and then got sick so i've been out of commission for 3 days now. Its nothing serious, just a chest infection which has put my projects on hold so I don't infect any of the children. My weeks have been busy and full of fun mission projects! I started a new program in the township near my house. We start out by feeding the kiddies some delishious concoction then tutor them in different subjects. Most of the kids are in grade 1 or 2 so thankfully its nothing brain intense because my math isn't the strongest on a good day!! Were trying to work on their english skills as most of them only speak Khosa. Theres one little boy named John who speaks both english and Khosa and translates for me. He's only 9 or 10 years old but full of life and spontaneity. The program runs from 12-4 which is a great way to spend my afternoon. In the morning i'm either at the disabled school or at the safe house working with the babies. I was volunteering at the orphanage/safe house on friday morning and my heart broke in two when I heard some of the stories of how the children came to the house. Just 4 days ago a mother came to the house to ask for some water with her baby boy. While the owner was fetching her the drink she ran away, leaving her baby at the house, abandoned. I couldn't stop thinking of the mother and her story behind her reasons for leaving her child. She knew her baby would be looked after here but I can't stop thinking about what she must be feeling right now. Her baby is the cutest thing ever, even tho he threw up on me 3 times while i was feeding him haha! Totally worth every minute! Another boy who came with broken arms and broken legs because his mother abused him actually got adopted by a Hillsong family last week! Such a bittersweet feeling. I'm so glad he's safe and happy in his new home but he will greatly missed!! This friday i'm participating in a poetry slam event with the township girls I help mentor every friday evening! I've never done this before but thankfully I have 15 beautiful African teenagers backing me up! Lots of amazing God moments have been happening, even while i'm sick at home. Its been a great time to reflect on just how much God has been working in my life and the lives around me. Sometimes when your busy with life its hard to see the small things that God is constantly blessing you with. God is good eh! In Christ, Hannah
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Shirley Zietsma (Aunt Julie & Uncle Gary's friend)
3/30/2015 04:30:41 am
Hi Hannah, I've been reading your blog after emailing your mom. She let me know where to find you. Wow what an awesome experience. You are an precious young woman but I already knew that. You'r'e parents raised you to trust in the Lord and that's what you're doing. We still have some snow here and there were flurries in the air again last night. Enjoy the warm weather there and all those beautiful people, God's people. Hugs from Shirley Zietsma
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