Just to give you a quick update and overview...the country Swaziland is run by a King and it's really pretty. The actual village of Bulembu is up in the mountains and it looks very much like Flagstaff, AZ. I'm not sharing a mud hut, I'm now actually staying in a volunteer house with three other lady volunteers that are all from England. One from London, Redding, and Manchaster. It's been difficult for me to even follow conversation in the house because of their accents and English language. They say so many words that are totally different, I may actually come home speaking Swazati with an English flare! We have electricity and running water, but the water situation is very interesting...you have to let the brown/orange mud run out first before using and the faucets are seperate so the temperature doesn't mix. You either get scolding HOT water or FREEZING cold water, that's it no in between and no such thing as warm or luke warm. My roomates are very sweet and the people here have been very nice and I had a warm welcome!
Overall the feeling of this place is good and I am safe. God has been really breaking me down in many ways and I'm excited to see what He teaches me.
Thank You all for your generous donations that have gotten me to Bulembu, along with all your thoughtfulness, and prayers for my safety.
Sorry I can not post pictures at all due to the internet "band" they told me does not hold for pictures or Skyping.
Bye For Now!!
love reading your emails and updates Melissa and we are so excited for your adventure!! all our love, carrie & andy
ReplyDeleteOh Melissa, how wonderful to get your updates. We can't wait to hear about the amazing experience you are having. I can just picture that little boy loving on your hair! How precious! Children are so transparent and have a special way of grabbing our hearts. Sending you all our love and prayers! Brian, Kathy, Melissa and Mere
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