Those are words I do NOT want to say. I really do love it here, and have been a little teary for the past couple of days.
I miss my team a lot- what a change from being with them 24 hours a day for a month! Now I see what "empty nest syndrome" must feel like. They left for home a few days ago and the loneliness is starting to get me. If you all are reading this- I MISS YOU! Please everyone reading - lift them up in your prayers as they are headed home and will need God's help to readjust to life in America.
Much has happened since last I wrote (and I posted another blog today too- feel free to read that one as well). I have so much to say but can't seem to find the words. I said goodbye to some of the children yesterday and literally drug myself away...Alex's arms were wrapped tightly around my waist and they were all begging Kevin to leave me there! "Please don't go! Please stay!" they pleaded. It was so hard to say goodbye...
I've found another "home" here and am not yet ready to go. However, Swaziland is waiting. I'm SO excited to get back there... but this goodbye is bittersweet.
Please pray safety for me as I'm flying tomorrow, and then driving down to Swaziland on the 4th. Please pray for the work I'm to do there - that God would make a way and guide me every moment. And please pray for my heart as I'm missing my team and finding it hard to say goodbye to Jeffrey's Bay!
I may not have internet while in Swazi, since the plan is still for me to camp for the week. So, please pray safety for us there as well, and I'll promise to update you all again asap! I love you all and continue to be so thankful for your prayers and encouraging words! You bless me!
In HIS hands,
Ericka <><
