The dress....

I remember the dress from about 2 years ago, it was a pretty pink dress with white flower print, it was lined with net underneath to make it frill out. It came in a box of clothes donated from the states to the Lorato House Rescue Center. 

I remember the day clearly when the Caregivers put it on Olesego for the first time, to wear to church. 

It was way to big and reached the floor. But Olesego didn't mind. She was smiling from ear to ear and felt beautiful from head to toe...

Well, this weekend the dress reappeared as we were preparing for church. 

This time it was way to tight, wrinkled, faded, stained and missing all the buttons in the back except for the one at the very top (this is how she still fit in it). First of all, to see it again, flooded my heart with emotions tied to wonderful memories. 

But for Olesego she wore it so proudly, she was smiling form ear to ear and felt beautiful from head to toe as she did a turn about to see it frill out.  

Today is a Great Day

Woke up extra early today, couldn't sleep. I think I was just tooo excited that Olesego will be coming to stay for the weekend.

I did my usual morning routine and grabbed a cup of coffee and got on facebook. I went to my sons page to read that he had almost got rear-ended by a semi truck.


Talk about being wide awake!!! My heart raced reading his post. I was so thankful that it did not happen, however, I can I just be honest for a moment? I am on the other side of the world. What if it would of happened. This is where my mind quickly went.

I know, you maybe thinking "it didn't", so why sweat it. But instead I paused for a second and wonder what if it did. What would I do? Since only faced with thinking about it. I came to the conclusion, that I would have to draw near to the Lord and all I could do is fall on my knees and worship the Creator of Life. 


As I type these thoughts out, I have to say my tummy is a bit uneasy.  Recently I read a post where 2 out of the 3 youth were killed in a plane crash. Totally unexpected. Can you imagine how suddenly ones life can change, as a parent this is one of the worst nightmare one could have.

Again, I am forever grateful for my Sons protection today.  I am grateful that today will go on with my son is  living and breathing.


Today Is a Great day for me to acknowledge the Mighty God I serve. 

Unexpected Visitors

Today at the office, I had some unexpected visitors. 

They were small in stature and adorable as always to look at. They came by wanting to get Stickers and Balloons. 

It made my day to hear them all yelling my name as they were running towards me. When we were saying our goodbyes I hear "I lub you bwenda" and then the rest followed in saying it! 

Talk about a moment when you could just melt like wax, think about it for a moment. What would you do to hear 8 little ones saying that they love you.

I tell ya, these kids are giving out so much to all of us that are around them, and they don't even have to try hard to do it. We all know that a child can only display what they are taught. 


The Lorato House of Love is doing just that! What a remarkable place.

My heart is happy, just pure happy!!!!

 2 months old

 In just a matter of a day, Olesego will be arriving with her auntie. They will spend the weekend. I am excited to know that we will be sleeping under the same roof again, just like old times. I will have the opportunity to watch her sleep, I found myself captivated in this, when she was so much younger.

One of my favorite things to do was to softly feel those tiny hairs on the back of her neck going towards her hairline. This was a favorite of mine with my own children as well, however they are all grown up and I still do it to them. There is just something about it, which makes my heart beat with love.

On the 18^th of this month Olesego turned 3… So much has changed in the year we have been apart. Even my love has changed! It is stronger than before. I am learning to love her family as well. I often call to check on them to see how they are all doing. And with each time I feel closer to them. I love it when I get an unexpeted call from them. I have to run around like a chicken with my head cut off, trying to find someone to interpret the phone call... 

Just a few weeks back. I had an idea to by all the children in the family shoes, and for the ones that attend School, jerseys to help stay warm over the winter months. Wasn’t sure how this was going to take place since it looked impossible for me to even have the money to send for them to travel to Maun. The last two months have brought some unexpected financial commitments and my monthly support was delayed in coming in.

However I do know that the Lord placed an item on my heart to sell. He even gave me the amount to sell it for. If it sold, it would provide the needed cost of their transportation, their food, jerseys and shoes.

Well I did that very thing, it sold quickly. So with money in hand I purchased their bus tickets to Maun. Went grocery shopping and made sure to pick up some of Olesego’s favorite things. On Saturday we will head to town and buy the shoes and jerseys.

You know I love watching how God does things. He goes before us and makes a way when it seems like there is not one. 

Do you Trust Me?

The words are short, but to acknowledge them can actually cause you to swallow hard, as if you have a bowling ball caught in your throat. 


These words are spoken softly to your heart, but they can weigh a ton in your mind. 


These 4 words can change any one thing, or everything in your life as you know it to be right now. 

I know what my answer will be. But, before I say it.... I need to embrace that changes are about to take place. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, don't lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways trust and obey. He shall direct your path.

A Small Task For God

Often the Lord requires us to take a step that looks like we might just drowned into the deep ocean.

I think, I am a lover of people, but because of the hurts and disappointments of friendships; my heart has withdrawn and I am holding back from giving all I have in current relationships. I have become too content in this. The Lord is asking me to turn up the flame of Love, to reach out and Trust Him in regards to friendships and people.

I think it means I need to reach out and love more, to let people in instead of hold them at arms length. Love without the fear of being rejected, love without fear. I am asking God to help me with what could seem to God to be a small task. But is scary and overwhelming to even think of for me. 


I am asking the One who is able to help to come and allow this change in me to happen. He is more than able and as for me, well I am willing.

Miracles

Often the first miracle God has to do is in your mind.
So you can grasp in your knowing of knowings that the second miracle can happen in your life!

A Season of being Significantly Single

The 1st step of Recovery, is to Recognize the Problem. 

Its crazy how the enemy likes to bombard your mind with crazy stuff like "self-pity". I have been single for the last 10 years, out of the 10 years I have fought this a hundred times if not more. 

As a single women who desires to be married one day, I rejoice in seeing my friend posts when they say they are dating, engaged and married. But shortly after reading their posts, it starts... Your not dating, your not engaged... 


Its enough to drive a person into a deep depression (that is the trick of the enemy, IF you let it).... 

It doesn't have to be that way, if you don't know who you are in Christ, I suggest you begin to let him reveal that to you as you search out to who He is in your life. It will help to fight off the enemy.. Don't become a victim but instead, look outside of yourself and do the things that the Lord has put in front of you for this Season of being Significantly Single for Such a time as this.

Not only am I posting this as a reminder to myself, but also to those who have struggled in this very thing!


Remember that “A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her.”
Chin up Ladies. Its only for a Season

Boys & Their Toys

This morning we took some of the kids from the Lorato House Rescue Center on a field trip. We went to the Maun International Airport to see some planes land and take off. 

Since construction is happening at the airport, we were able to watch the construction trucks as well. After watching them for some time we went and had a snacks and then made a memory paper with stickers off all the stuff they saw today... 


We all had a great time!

"tank you bwenda"

As I watched the Lorato House Rescue Center Babies playing outside my office window today, I decided to join them for a bit of play time. 

Before they left I placed a sticker on each of their little hands. They were so excited. and to hear each of them say "tank you bwenda" filled my heart with lots of joy and an abundance of love.

These kids have no idea how much love they share and give to all of us around here! Happy Auntie of 14 of the cutest and most adorable babies.

Filed an Appeal

Praise Report: 
Today we filed an appeal with Immigration. I am allowed to stay in this beautiful country either until the appeal has been decided or September 5 whichever comes first. (this is where you can picture me doing my happy dance) ;)

I am trusting Gods hand to guide all of this and His favour to show up like it always does! The Immigration officers were helpful and very nice. What a great day!

It's My Choice

Today I choose to walk this situation out, by being strong and courageous. I Choose to not walk in the "what ifs". I will gladly take a strong stand, knowing that if my God is for me who could be against me. Today is the day to TRUST GOD completely. Today my faith will be strengthened, it will be stretched,


BUT, Today I Choose to believe that only Christ is the Author and the Finisher of MY future! 

If you see me looking discouraged today, remind me to read what I wrote here... God is in Complete Control! ♥

25 days and counting

In a matter of a 20 minute wait at the Immigration office, the plan for my future could possibly change. I went from knowing that I was called to serve in Botswana to and continue the call I have here too, you have have 25 days to leave the country and figure out what is the next step in your life! 

Please pray for me, I am overwhelmed with all of this...

1, 2... Jesus Loves You

I thought I would stop by the Lorato House Rescue Center for just a short minute, but instead, I stayed for a while playing with the kids. They had fun as they wore me out, jumping, skipping, running and marching. 

They taught me a new song tonight.. 
1,2,3... Jesus loves me 
1,2 ... Jesus loves you

Its so sweet listening to them all sing it! 


The Rescue Center is giving these kids a great start in life. I am sure long after they have left the Center they will continue to have these songs about Jesus bubbling of them! I am a happy auntie of 14 adorable babies!

Love Notes

I just spent some time setting on the floor in the middle of my room. 

It was wonderful reading old cards and love letters from my family and friends. What awesome people, God has surrounded me with that encourage me to keep going, that share their love for me, that believe in what I am doing. That bless me with scriptures and remind me just how far I have come. And how far God wants to take me!!

I am so blessed and so thankful for all of you. All this has made my day! 


I can only say "I ♥ you back a hundred times!"

Standing In Awe

Have you heard the saying stop and smell the roses? 


After reading this you may want to stop and see the stars. 

The power came back on, so I called it a night and headed home. While I was walking I couldn't help but to look up and take notice of the stars. They are so beautiful here and they appear to be in the hundreds. 


There are times when you just have to stand in awe of the Masters creativity. This is one of those times!