Sawubona! Family and Friends! That means hello in Zulu.
We arrived safely yesterday after a very long…did I say long? plane ride.
Although we turned our watches ahead six hours we seem to be adjusting well to the time change and recovering from the jet lag. Jason, a young man originally from California who has been here since last May, met us at the airport. We closed our eyes as we sped through the mountains on the wrong side of the road! Yes, they drive on the left side of the road, so the steering wheel is on the passenger side of the car. (Well to us, anyway)
South Africa is beautiful. The first thing we noticed was the star-spangled sky. We arrived at the cottages after it got dark so we’re not quite sure where we are. We’re surrounded by mountains and fields, on the bed of a river. Loskop the village is walking distance, Pietermaritzburg where we flew into, is an hour and a half away by car.
The children are lovely, polite, curious and very well behaved. We met Nqobile, Nothile, and a whole bunch of others whose names are a challenge to pronounce, spell and remember. Each is so sweet though, we look forward to getting to know them. Our most helpful translator has been a house mom named Lungile. Her name means good and she really is, she has a glow about her. We’ve met some of the staff and had an orientation earlier today. Jules is a nurse who will be leaving in 3 weeks after 14 months. We know she’ll be missed. Danielle, Sasha and Scott and their two year old son all arrived here two weeks ago for a four-month stay. Tomorrow we’ve been invited to Barbara and John David Borgman’s house. They are missionaries who work nearby and are a real support to Agathos. It’s amazing, Pam was born in the same hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut as John David, and here they are meeting for the first time on the other side of the world. Coincidence…or I should say God-incidence!
All of the clothes and soccer equipment (yea Spanish class at Broughton for the soccer stuff) is well appreciated. We can’t say thank you enough. Please continue praying for us as we learn how AIDS is ravishing this part of the world. May God bless you as you pray. Love to all, Pam and Robbie
P.S. We’ll update again in a few days. Scott and Sasha also have a blog site with pictures. It is myersmission.blogspot.com
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So glad you all made it safely. Prayers have been in abundance on this side of the world. Your first day already sounds like an adventure. Make sure Pam pronounces those names right...miss you already. Can't wait to hear your Zulu song. Marty
Roberta, While I am convinced that what you are doing is infinitely more important, I needed to let you know that there was no attachment to the email I got from you before you headed out. Any chance you have a disk with the additions to the Civics Grant Proposal in a desk at the AEC or some other accessible place? Any other suggestion? Otherwise, I'll keep writing. Just didn't want to lose your additional efforts. Kathie
Sawobono and unjohn? Let me first start off by saying I am jealous :) Missing out on this third year in Loskop has been extremely tough for me, but i know the Lord has a plan to get me back there soon! However, I am SO EXCITED that you two get to experience the love and pure joy of the Zulu people in Loskop. Just know that each and every morning when you wake up, you are the hands and feet of the Lord. We are praying daily that the Lord will use both of you to do His will!
Please tell my friends Asanda, Zipho, Kwanelli, Temblelanni, Domisaani, Khaye, Nkosikona, Tobilay, Stabiso, Dunsanne, Zamani, Sthembile, Melusi, Zama, Falakhe, Zanele, Nokuthula, Nothile, Patience, Nqobile, Tandeka, Slindile, Tando, Khenani and whoever else I missed that I LOVE THEM and cant wait to see them very soon! Also, have Zamani tell my soccer team Ever Smiling that I will be back to help them Win the Cup of Hope!
Be Blessed, update often, and GODSPEED!
Guiyabonga,
Nick Errato
Hi Robbie and Pam,
We are so glad that you arrived safe. You both have definitely been in our prayers - just haven't had time to visit the web until now. Anyway, as we prayed last Monday we kept hearing the words "GOD IS SO GOOD", and we sang it over and over again on your behalf. We pray for His wonderful presence for you and all the precious people of South Africa. We'll continue to remember you in our prayers this Monday's prayer meeting. We pray that you will have another blessed week, and a safe trip home in Jesus' name. Love, Barb (and the Monday Wheresoever Prayer Team).
Pam! It's Linzi and Kat. We all miss you here and are so proud of you for what you are doing. Were keeping you and all the families you are helping in our prayers!
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