Friday, we finished out our VBS and it turned out to be a really good day. The Jesus Film Generator ended up not working, so we weren't able to show the film, but we were able to see a little more of Maputo than before. It was a nice day to spend as a team with Adimi. We even had KFC again for dinner!
Yesterday was an amazing day. We spent our day in Swaziland!! We left very early and it took about three hours to drive there. Then we were able to see a lot of Nazarene history there. It was unbelievable to see what all the Nazarene church is doing there in Swaziland. There are numerous schools and churches and even an AIDS hospital. We got to go inside the AIDS hospital to look around. We got to see so many different wards like, maternity, men's surgical, women's ward... and then there was the children's ward. It shattered my heart. As we walked through the large room that smelled of Pinesol and soap, there were cribs lining the walls. There were mothers crouched over each rusty crib. We saw skinny, sick children with oxygen tubes in their noses and blankets covering their tiny bodies. They were so beautiful, but they each had a story. A hospital full of hurting people, but they were each getting the help they needed. It was amazing to me that this large of a ministry was started by a few people willing to serve... and churches willing to support them. It was beautiful, but also heart-wrenching. I am so thankful that we were able to see the Hospital.
We also went to a few touristy places to see Swazi Candles and a few other shops. The Restrick's did some grocery shopping and we headed back home. Our team spent the evening at Mimmo's as the Restrick's went to a Dinner Party downtown. Today we will be spending the day at church... and begin packing! Monday we will be going to Kruger Park all day! It is one of the largest Animal Reserves in Africa. We are so excited to experience a real safari! Our time is almost up, but we are enjoying every minute of it. Thank you again of all your prayers :)
Love Always, Allyson
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