Love,
Sarah
Sarah with her girls - Sarah Vevurka, Lauren Wishon, and Melissa Book
Monday, December 14, 2009
Moments Like These...
We have experienced another moment here where we are filled with joy for a friend, and deeply wish we could be home to share in the celebration. Our friends Lauren Wishon and Robbie Sachman have gotten engaged in this past week and we are so excited for them! We have known Lauren for our entire time of ministry at Grace Community in Raleigh, and I was extremely close to Lauren as I led her in a high school girls small group and then continued to mentor her throughout the years. She has always just been someone very special to Casey and I, and is more like family than a friend. We love Robbie and the life they are already building together and are overjoyed that God has blessed them in this way. It is in moments like these, that our hearts also break just a bit, wishing we could be there in person to celebrate. Our hearts are there Lauren and Robbie and we can't wait for all God has ahead for you two!
Love,
Sarah
Sarah with her girls - Sarah Vevurka, Lauren Wishon, and Melissa Book
Love,
Sarah
Sarah with her girls - Sarah Vevurka, Lauren Wishon, and Melissa Book
Kieren Joy
Fun Kieren story. We have a woman who is helping us watch Kieren now, her name is Jacoba Simon, and she is the aunt of our good friend Bernadette. She is an incredible Christian woman, and basically takes over the entire house when she is here and keeps us together. We need it and are so thankful.
So Jacoba told us a hilarious Kieren story yesterday. She said that last week while she was watching Kieren, she was doing some things around the house and Kieren was crawling around and 'exploring' in the kitchen. She loves to open one particular low cabinet and get out all the food we keep in there. Jacoba was in another room for a few moments and returned to the kitchen to find Kieren sitting on the floor enjoying her found treasure. Seems Kieren found a bag of potato chips, opened the clipped bag, and was chowing down on the chips. Jacoba's first thought was she WISHED we had been there to see it! It was so funny she just left her there for a few minutes to enjoy her find. Too funny!
Kieren gets funnier every day - I am SERIOUS that our girl has quite the personality on her. Watch out world...
Love,
Sarah
Kieren with Jacoba, who we already lovingly call 'Granny'
So Jacoba told us a hilarious Kieren story yesterday. She said that last week while she was watching Kieren, she was doing some things around the house and Kieren was crawling around and 'exploring' in the kitchen. She loves to open one particular low cabinet and get out all the food we keep in there. Jacoba was in another room for a few moments and returned to the kitchen to find Kieren sitting on the floor enjoying her found treasure. Seems Kieren found a bag of potato chips, opened the clipped bag, and was chowing down on the chips. Jacoba's first thought was she WISHED we had been there to see it! It was so funny she just left her there for a few minutes to enjoy her find. Too funny!
Kieren gets funnier every day - I am SERIOUS that our girl has quite the personality on her. Watch out world...
Love,
Sarah
Kieren with Jacoba, who we already lovingly call 'Granny'
Another Manic Monday
Hello Family and Friends,
It's hard to believe, but we are actually creating a bit of a rhythum and schedule around here. Monday mornings start slow, but we set out mid-day to run errands and get the week started. We make appointments, check emails, and get the week set up for what we need to accomplish. It may sound boring, but actually it's SO nice to have created the start of a life around here!
Not much to report on the weekend because Casey and I were both sick with a stomach bug. We are both still a bit 'off' but definitely getting better. What made it so hard was that Sunday we were both dead and Kieren was happy and on the move! Thankfully, our friend and neighbor Jamie Kallis took Kieren to Hout Bay for the day for a family outing they were having. The house was VERY quiet but it was nice to just lay on the couch and not feel like we were neglecting our child! We watched so many movies this weekend - which I love! Being sick is always a bummer, but the good thing is that it makes you slow down a bit which was great.
Kieren turned 11 months this weekend - WHAT?? Seriously she is a little person and on the move ALL the time. It's hard to even tell when she is ready for a nap because she is so happy and enjoys playing and crawling and cruising aroung the whole house. She also continues to look more and more like her dad. As they say in Ocean View, 'shame.' :)
Looking forward to a good week of meeting with people, Casey is looking ahead to the next Ubuntu events, and hanging with our friends and neighbors. A prayer that we honestly have for the week is to begin spiritually and mentally preparing for Christmas - because it's less than 2 weeks away and we feel so out of touch!
Lots of love,
Sarah
It's hard to believe, but we are actually creating a bit of a rhythum and schedule around here. Monday mornings start slow, but we set out mid-day to run errands and get the week started. We make appointments, check emails, and get the week set up for what we need to accomplish. It may sound boring, but actually it's SO nice to have created the start of a life around here!
Not much to report on the weekend because Casey and I were both sick with a stomach bug. We are both still a bit 'off' but definitely getting better. What made it so hard was that Sunday we were both dead and Kieren was happy and on the move! Thankfully, our friend and neighbor Jamie Kallis took Kieren to Hout Bay for the day for a family outing they were having. The house was VERY quiet but it was nice to just lay on the couch and not feel like we were neglecting our child! We watched so many movies this weekend - which I love! Being sick is always a bummer, but the good thing is that it makes you slow down a bit which was great.
Kieren turned 11 months this weekend - WHAT?? Seriously she is a little person and on the move ALL the time. It's hard to even tell when she is ready for a nap because she is so happy and enjoys playing and crawling and cruising aroung the whole house. She also continues to look more and more like her dad. As they say in Ocean View, 'shame.' :)
Looking forward to a good week of meeting with people, Casey is looking ahead to the next Ubuntu events, and hanging with our friends and neighbors. A prayer that we honestly have for the week is to begin spiritually and mentally preparing for Christmas - because it's less than 2 weeks away and we feel so out of touch!
Lots of love,
Sarah
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
These are those moments...
Today one of my best friends, Kevin Bell, and his wife Karen had their first baby BOY, Griffin Hayes Bell. They really persevered during this pregnancy as Karen was on bed rest for many weeks, some at home and some in two different hospitals. Griffin is a bit of a miracle baby. He was originally due in January, but because of the struggles they were having, the doctor had scheduled to induce on December 15, but instead he came on his own. At 36 wks and 2 days, he is a healthy 6lbs 11oz and 19 inches long.
We are so excited for Kevin and Karen, but these are one of those moments when it's really hard to be here. We keep saying, "I wish we were there right now." These are the moments where you want to celebrate with the people you are closest to. If you are in Raleigh, go visit the Bells, and give that baby a kiss for us!
Casey
We are so excited for Kevin and Karen, but these are one of those moments when it's really hard to be here. We keep saying, "I wish we were there right now." These are the moments where you want to celebrate with the people you are closest to. If you are in Raleigh, go visit the Bells, and give that baby a kiss for us!
Casey
Summer Break
Although this is a strange concept for you readers in America to understand, we are at the beginning of a beautiful summer break here in South Africa. The seasons are opposite as we are the bottom half of the globe, and it's gorgeous around here these days. Not trying to make you jealous, but I am writing this blog post from a coffee shop that is open-air, and I am gazing out at a view of the ocean. I can't be responsible to your feelings about that, but you do wish you were here....
People around here joke about 'Africa time' and it's such a true way of life around here, and things come to even more of a halt during summer break. Schools aren't officially out until the end of this week, but since all final exams were given two weeks ago almost NO one is at the schools anymore. People are having Christmas celebrations, going to the beach, and leaving for vacation. In Ocean View, the township summer means everyone is walking around outside, playing sports, hanging out, and trying to stay cool. Last Saturday it was in the 80's and I heard this week that most people stayed inside and tried to not sweat (there is not indoor heating or cooling for most homes and buildings here... seriously). Mostly people are very happy and looking forward to a break and some fun. We are too!
In the past few weeks things have gotten REALLY busy, and now that everyone is out of school there also seem to be kids constantly at our house wanting to hang out and play soccer. It's so cool, but wow, pretty crazy too! Last weekend Kate Berry commented that our house was Grand Central Station. Casey finished his last Ubuntu clinic today and had a great week of learning and teaching with the kids in the schools we want to be in. I had a few events for Living Hope this week, and today spoke at a Christmas celebration for all clients in Ocean View who attend support groups. I did a bit of 'preaching' and had a blast getting to share with my own community. It is a privilege to get to live in Ocean View for so many reasons, but I feel like it gives me a platform to speak more directly into people's lives since I do understand the challenges more than I would as an outsider.
Casey and I are looking forward to relaxing together a bit on Friday and just catching up on our time together in the midst of all that has been going on. And at some point we need to prepare for Christmas, but it is still yet to be determined how that will look in our new lives in Africa. We do already have plans with different families and friends, but want to begin some traditions for our family here! Christmas day is getting closer and closer!
Lots of love,
Sarah
People around here joke about 'Africa time' and it's such a true way of life around here, and things come to even more of a halt during summer break. Schools aren't officially out until the end of this week, but since all final exams were given two weeks ago almost NO one is at the schools anymore. People are having Christmas celebrations, going to the beach, and leaving for vacation. In Ocean View, the township summer means everyone is walking around outside, playing sports, hanging out, and trying to stay cool. Last Saturday it was in the 80's and I heard this week that most people stayed inside and tried to not sweat (there is not indoor heating or cooling for most homes and buildings here... seriously). Mostly people are very happy and looking forward to a break and some fun. We are too!
In the past few weeks things have gotten REALLY busy, and now that everyone is out of school there also seem to be kids constantly at our house wanting to hang out and play soccer. It's so cool, but wow, pretty crazy too! Last weekend Kate Berry commented that our house was Grand Central Station. Casey finished his last Ubuntu clinic today and had a great week of learning and teaching with the kids in the schools we want to be in. I had a few events for Living Hope this week, and today spoke at a Christmas celebration for all clients in Ocean View who attend support groups. I did a bit of 'preaching' and had a blast getting to share with my own community. It is a privilege to get to live in Ocean View for so many reasons, but I feel like it gives me a platform to speak more directly into people's lives since I do understand the challenges more than I would as an outsider.
Casey and I are looking forward to relaxing together a bit on Friday and just catching up on our time together in the midst of all that has been going on. And at some point we need to prepare for Christmas, but it is still yet to be determined how that will look in our new lives in Africa. We do already have plans with different families and friends, but want to begin some traditions for our family here! Christmas day is getting closer and closer!
Lots of love,
Sarah
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Christmas Celebration With My Support Group
Yesterday was a special day. I have had the privilege of jumping back in to help lead a support group of persons living with HIV, the same group of people I helped to lead when we were here before. These people are incredible and struggle with difficult lives in the midst of daily fighting their disease. They are humble and strong. For Christmas, the other leaders, Naomi and Bernadette, suggested we get out of the Ocean View township for a fun outing. We went to a beach and 'braii' (cookout) area called Soetwater that is only about 10 minutes from where we all live. The weather was perfect, sunny and in the 70s, and everyone was excited about our day out. All three of us leaders prepared a TON of food, and most of my job was to buy the meat. For the 'braiis' here they grill over a fire chicken and sausage, and Bernadette also made a stew-like meal called 'Poike' (pretty sure I am spelling that one wrong...). We ate ourselves sick and just enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and water. The best part, however, was to see how different everyone was just being outside of our community for the day. Everyone was laughing and talking and just having a great time. They just seemed so 'light' to me and I felt like I got to see their true selves. I think the hardships and oppression of their lives and illness bring them down so much, so it was heartwarming to see them happy for a day. I kept saying all day 'this is HEAVEN,' and I was referring to the good food, perfect weather, and fun time with my friends. Thinking back on it now, it probably was a glimpse of what heaven will be like; where there will be no sickness or darkness or oppression, and we will be truly free. Can't wait.
Lots of love,
Sarah
The support group at the end of a great day!
The fire pit with 'Poike' cooking
Glenthia (on left), a group member, presenting gifts to the leaders Naomi and Bernadette
Eating our second round of food, sitting together under the shade of the tree
Me with Joanne, the member from the group who publicly shared her status at the World's AIDS Day rally in Ocean View last week. She is amazing!
Lots of love,
Sarah
The support group at the end of a great day!
The fire pit with 'Poike' cooking
Glenthia (on left), a group member, presenting gifts to the leaders Naomi and Bernadette
Eating our second round of food, sitting together under the shade of the tree
Me with Joanne, the member from the group who publicly shared her status at the World's AIDS Day rally in Ocean View last week. She is amazing!
Monday, December 7, 2009
We are sad to see Matt and Kate Berry leave lovely South Africa today. Both are from our home church in Raleigh; Matt has been here working with Living Hope for over two months and Kate, his mom, has come to visit him at end of his time of service. Matt has had an incredible time here and it's been so cool to share this place with him. Then Kate came about 10 days ago and brought her joy to our home and lives too! We have had some great times and many great pics, captured by Kate Sharing a couple below.
Lots of love,
Sarah
Kate and Matt Berry
Cute Baby K After a Bath
Lots of love,
Sarah
Kate and Matt Berry
Cute Baby K After a Bath
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Reflection...
On Sunday the conference I was attended came to a close, and WHEW I am exhausted! It was such a whirlwind as we were there three full days and two half days of lectures and workshops all about social justice issues. Most of the people there were INCREDIBLY intelligent and gifted and the work they had been doing all over the world was inspiring. I have so many thoughts and ideas floating through my head that I can't fall asleep at night and wake up too early! I have many contacts that I will keep in touch with and look forward to where some of the relationships will lead. What touched me most was the stories that were shared about people suffering through conflicts and violence on both large and small scales. Through our time you would hear about the hope that was still there and how people were remaking new lives out of the ashes. Desmond Tutu talked about our shared humanity and connectedness by referencing 'Ubunutu' and pushed us all to look for the hope and goodness that is found in every person because we are children of God. Last night we went to Hillsong Church again in downtown and it was a great time of worship for me as I could just bring all my head and heart to God. It is depressing and heartbreaking to hear of the suffering and pain people have and are enduring, so I just laid these people and stories out before God. But I was reminded by Him of His love and how His heart beats and breaks for these people, as well. When I reach out to them I am doing so with His power and love that can breathe new life where there is only death and darkness.
I would love your prayers and I know I am at the beginning of a new journey (duh), not just in being a missionary here in South Africa, but the next steps of my career and ministry path. For years I have felt a desire to continue school to get my PhD and teach in a college setting, as I love that environment and potential. In my college years I had incredible professors that walked along side me as teachers, mentors, and friends. Since that time God has put a stirring in me to do the same. So yeah, not sure what is next, but I'm going to begin pursuing what that might look like and we'll see where I end up.
I want to share the lyrics of the worship song from last night, as it gave me so much hope and reminded me of all I believe God wants to do here.
Lots of love,
Sarah
I would love your prayers and I know I am at the beginning of a new journey (duh), not just in being a missionary here in South Africa, but the next steps of my career and ministry path. For years I have felt a desire to continue school to get my PhD and teach in a college setting, as I love that environment and potential. In my college years I had incredible professors that walked along side me as teachers, mentors, and friends. Since that time God has put a stirring in me to do the same. So yeah, not sure what is next, but I'm going to begin pursuing what that might look like and we'll see where I end up.
I want to share the lyrics of the worship song from last night, as it gave me so much hope and reminded me of all I believe God wants to do here.
Lots of love,
Sarah
Tear Down the Walls
Hillsong United
VERSE 1:
Tear down the walls see the world
Is there something we have missed
Turn from ourselves
Look beyond
There is so much more than this
PRE CHORUS:
And I don't need to see it to believe it
I don't need to see it to believe it
Cause I can't shake this
Fire deep inside my heart
VERSE 2:
Look to the skies hope arise
See His majesty revealed
More than this life there is love
There is hope and this is real
PRE CHORUS 2:
Cause I don't need to see it to believe it
I don't need to see it to believe it
Cause I can't shake this fire burning
Deep inside my heart
CHORUS:
This life is Yours and hope is rising
As Your glory floods our hearts
Let love tear down these walls
That all creation would
Come back to You
It's all for You
CHORUS 2:
Your Name is glorious
Glorious
Your love is changing us
Calling us
To worship in spirit and in truth
As all creation returns to You
BRIDGE:
Oh for all the sons and daughters
Who are walking in the darkness
You are calling us to lead them back to You
We will see Your spirit rising
As the lost come out of hiding
Every heart will see this hope we have in You
It begins here...
This week we are starting the official 'work' of Ubuntu Sports Outreach. We're having a clinic each day in our 4 startup schools: Simon's Town, Kleinberg Primary, Ukhanyo Primary, and Marine Primary. We expected to do the clinics after school, but the schools have asked us to do them during school, b/c kids stopped showing up the last couple of weeks b/c they did exams a few weeks ago. (Don't ask me why it's done that way.)
We're really excited about the opportunity to 'introduce' ourselves to the communities, schools, and kids. Please be praying for our influence there, our relationships with the schools, and that kids would be excited to be with us.
You can follow up on all that happens at the clinics at www.ubuntusports.blogspot.com.
Casey
We're really excited about the opportunity to 'introduce' ourselves to the communities, schools, and kids. Please be praying for our influence there, our relationships with the schools, and that kids would be excited to be with us.
You can follow up on all that happens at the clinics at www.ubuntusports.blogspot.com.
Casey
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Up in the Clouds and On the Ground
Hello friends and family,
A quick update for you today, I am in the second full day of this conference at UCT called 'Beyond Reconciliation.' It is an incredible meeting of scholars, teachers, and practitioners. I am FILLED with information, stories, and new heroes whom I deeply admire. After the first full day, I came home Thursday night completely exhausted and I could barely function! I am meeting incredible people and am prayerful about how this time of learning and enlightenment will lead to my next steps - but at the present I am not sure! For now, I am 'up in the clouds' in almost euphoria and the excitement of all I am taking in.
Down 'on the ground,' I would like to ask for your prayers, as Kieren has a bad stomach bug and isn't able to keep anything from running from one end of her body to the other. She was in a good mood yesterday, but over the night and today she is in obvious discomfort and even pain because of her stomach. We have gotten some medicine from the pharmacy and hope she will be on the path to healing and rest soon. Poor baby - please pray for her!
Lots of love,
Sarah
A quick update for you today, I am in the second full day of this conference at UCT called 'Beyond Reconciliation.' It is an incredible meeting of scholars, teachers, and practitioners. I am FILLED with information, stories, and new heroes whom I deeply admire. After the first full day, I came home Thursday night completely exhausted and I could barely function! I am meeting incredible people and am prayerful about how this time of learning and enlightenment will lead to my next steps - but at the present I am not sure! For now, I am 'up in the clouds' in almost euphoria and the excitement of all I am taking in.
Down 'on the ground,' I would like to ask for your prayers, as Kieren has a bad stomach bug and isn't able to keep anything from running from one end of her body to the other. She was in a good mood yesterday, but over the night and today she is in obvious discomfort and even pain because of her stomach. We have gotten some medicine from the pharmacy and hope she will be on the path to healing and rest soon. Poor baby - please pray for her!
Lots of love,
Sarah
Thursday, December 3, 2009
My New Friend
Okay, so maybe he is not my 'friend,' but I definitely did meet one of my heroes, Archbishop Desmond Tutu this morning. I am attending a conference at the University of Cape Town called 'Beyond Reconciliation' and today is the first full day of sessions and lectures. Desmond Tutu spoke this morning and received questions from a panel of incredible scholars. He was full of joy, wit, and deep grace. I was so amazed (but not surprised) at how he unashamedly brought up the power and love of God as our prime example in reconciliation and forgiveness time and time again. He told many poignant stories along with jokes and powerful teaching. It was remarkable. As soon as it ended, I noticed he wasn't being rushed off, so Andy and I decided to go down and meet him. Ha! We just walked right down there, waiting until he was finished talking to the other 'scholars' and introduced ourselves. I mentioned that I was here because of Peter Storey, the South African professor who taught me at Duke, who is also a colleague and friend of Desmond. We talked a bit about why we were here and he was so gracious. WOW! Just a dream come true of a day as this is a man whom I deeply admire and a person who informs and challenges my life as a pastor and social 'activist.' Nothing can top that, but the rest of the conference has been challenging and inspiring and I am meeting many incredible people from numerous fields. My mind is spinning and inside I am still giddy that I am even here to experience this. So many people to learn from and I hope to follow in their footsteps of teaching others about social justice and reconciliation.
I hope you are inspired today in some way too!
Blessings,
Sarah
I hope you are inspired today in some way too!
Blessings,
Sarah
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Coming and Going
Hello friends and family!
We feel like we are WAY due for an update on what is going on in the Prince home - but things have been suddenly very busy around here, so we apologize for the lack of info! On Friday night, our friend Kate Berry flew in from our church in Raleigh to visit her son Matt who has been volunteering with Living Hope for 2 months (oh and she gets to see us too!!). It's been SO fun to host Kate, as she brings so much joy into this place and helps us process all we are seeing and experiencing - the highs and lows. And we were SO blessed to have her bring an extra suitcase filled with goodies from home - everything from a Christmas dress for Kieren, frosting for me, candy corns for Casey, and LOTS of cereal. Even just to get some handwritten cards was SUCH a treat!
Oh, by the way, we ARE getting mail now here from the States, it took less than 10 days for a letter. It's been so fun to get some Christmas cards already!!
Okay, so many things happening in the midst of our hosting Kate. We have been spending time with lots of friends and ministry things are also really picking up. There have been some highs and lows, as well. Yesterday, Living Hope held a rally in Ocean View for World AIDS day, and my friend Joanne, who is in my HIV support group, publicly spoke about her HIV status in order to encourage others to be tested. It was INCREDIBLE - people were cheering for her and others even then shared their HIV status with the crowd. It was so inspiring and I told Joanne after that she was my new hero! She has built a great life where she is choosing to be healthy and live even though she is HIV positive. It was a beautiful thing. Then shortly afterwards, Kate and I were thrust into a really intense situation. We met a young woman named Jakie who came to the clinic and wanted help because she was having a bad 'drug trip' on some 'tick' which is crystal meth in the States. She was prayed for, and then eventually brought in to see the doctor, and later taken to the hospital. She felt she was ready to try to get clean but was also scared and filled with so many emotions. Just before she was taken to the hospital, Kate and I went in to see her and she was crying and scared and sick, and I just trying to minister to her in a few moments. I prayed for her and tried to speak truth to her about the challenges ahead of getting clean but how it was worth it. I told her God brought her to us that day and that He saved her to make her new. She was filled with so many emotions but would stop and focus on what I was saying and smile. I have to believe she understood and I hope she follows a new path, but wow, it will be a mountain to climb ahead. It was very scary and emotional for both Kate and I, but we certainly saw God's presence in those moments.
Many ministry opportunities are popping up lately for Casey and I, and we continue to grow deeper in love with this community. Casey is preparing, with Andy Chenlo, for the Ubunutu clinics in the schools next week and getting very excited. And I look ahead for today and the rest of the week for my incredible conference at UCT. So much happening! We are on quite a ride right now and truly enjoying it! Pray that we will have times to process, rest in the Lord and each other, and enjoy all God is doing.
Lots of love,
Sarah
We feel like we are WAY due for an update on what is going on in the Prince home - but things have been suddenly very busy around here, so we apologize for the lack of info! On Friday night, our friend Kate Berry flew in from our church in Raleigh to visit her son Matt who has been volunteering with Living Hope for 2 months (oh and she gets to see us too!!). It's been SO fun to host Kate, as she brings so much joy into this place and helps us process all we are seeing and experiencing - the highs and lows. And we were SO blessed to have her bring an extra suitcase filled with goodies from home - everything from a Christmas dress for Kieren, frosting for me, candy corns for Casey, and LOTS of cereal. Even just to get some handwritten cards was SUCH a treat!
Oh, by the way, we ARE getting mail now here from the States, it took less than 10 days for a letter. It's been so fun to get some Christmas cards already!!
Okay, so many things happening in the midst of our hosting Kate. We have been spending time with lots of friends and ministry things are also really picking up. There have been some highs and lows, as well. Yesterday, Living Hope held a rally in Ocean View for World AIDS day, and my friend Joanne, who is in my HIV support group, publicly spoke about her HIV status in order to encourage others to be tested. It was INCREDIBLE - people were cheering for her and others even then shared their HIV status with the crowd. It was so inspiring and I told Joanne after that she was my new hero! She has built a great life where she is choosing to be healthy and live even though she is HIV positive. It was a beautiful thing. Then shortly afterwards, Kate and I were thrust into a really intense situation. We met a young woman named Jakie who came to the clinic and wanted help because she was having a bad 'drug trip' on some 'tick' which is crystal meth in the States. She was prayed for, and then eventually brought in to see the doctor, and later taken to the hospital. She felt she was ready to try to get clean but was also scared and filled with so many emotions. Just before she was taken to the hospital, Kate and I went in to see her and she was crying and scared and sick, and I just trying to minister to her in a few moments. I prayed for her and tried to speak truth to her about the challenges ahead of getting clean but how it was worth it. I told her God brought her to us that day and that He saved her to make her new. She was filled with so many emotions but would stop and focus on what I was saying and smile. I have to believe she understood and I hope she follows a new path, but wow, it will be a mountain to climb ahead. It was very scary and emotional for both Kate and I, but we certainly saw God's presence in those moments.
Many ministry opportunities are popping up lately for Casey and I, and we continue to grow deeper in love with this community. Casey is preparing, with Andy Chenlo, for the Ubunutu clinics in the schools next week and getting very excited. And I look ahead for today and the rest of the week for my incredible conference at UCT. So much happening! We are on quite a ride right now and truly enjoying it! Pray that we will have times to process, rest in the Lord and each other, and enjoy all God is doing.
Lots of love,
Sarah
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