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 <><
hey precious sister!! Thanks for continuing to remember dad in your prayers, and for writing on his caringbridge site! It meant so much to both of us, esp knowing how busy you are! I’m praying for your travels, and for your time in Swaziland…I still pray that we can do the Race together….no lie. 🙂 love you so much!!!
We miss you Ericka. I love Africa too, but honey you have to come home to us. Okay.
HOME TO US…YES I second that…and it can’t be TOO SOON! I MISS YOU LOTS! Give hugs and kisses to the precious ones in Swaziland…and don’t forget to leave the Elmo’s and Mickey’s I sent w/some sweet little ones! I can’t wait until you’re safely home with ME! I Love you BUNCHES! Mom
praying for you here in mexico!
I know your heart is aching for those in J’Bay, yet looking forward to getting back to Swazi. I’m continuing to pray for you and your ministries. The Lord is using you greatly for His kingdom in both places. He’s stretching you so you will continue to rely on Him (camping)!
Your team made it back to safely on Wed.
C said she saw them in the ATL airport. Give my girl a hug for me! Bella sends kisses to boht of you!
Jbay is missing you…
‘Where is Ericka?’ I hear the wind whisper over the water as it sees your footprints in the sand and your handprints on the hearts of the people you touched.
Jbay will never be the same – ITS BETTER THAN EVER! Well done for doing such great work!
Ericka I miss you so much!! It’s so hard being home away from my new family. Thank you again for being such a great mom to me. You are truly a blessing and I praise God for allowing me to go to JBAY He truly changed my entire life. I love you so much and will be praying for your health and saftey. I can’t wait for our family reunion. 🙂