Today we did the gardening thing again. We went back to the squatter village and tried to be a blessing to as many families as possible. There is a Mamelodian woman with us named Connie who is just so amazing. She reminds me so much of my cousin Jackie. She even looks like her. I haven't spent time with Jackie in a long time but I have been so touched by Connie. I know this is God putting Jackie on my heart. There is hope for her.
So Connie, Daisia and I dug out an entire garden by ourselves and whoa, without Connie we couldn't have done it! She just has such a servant spirit. 'We are learning from her. She has worked with us for the past two days in jelly shoes. The plastic ones that barely have a sole on them. We have been worried that she might step on a piece of glass and cut her feet but God has protected her thus far. Today she asked Daisia for her shoes because she doesn't have any gym shoes. Daisia only brought one pair. We had to say not but I'm sure you all know that we are looking for a mall :) We have to get Connie a pair of good shoes.
The first garden wore us out so we went to talk to some of the people in the neighborhood. I (Mikka) ended up helping a lady with her laundry. She was amazed that I would actually do that. It just felt right.
It is almost time for dinner and there are people waiting to use the computer so we have to be short with you all today. Know that we love you. Thank you for following the blog. It means a lot to share this experience with each of you.
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I'm sitting here at work reading your blog and I can't stop weeping! This is such an amazing opportunity for you and Daisia and I'm so happy to be able to follow this journey with you guys. I think about you and all of the others on this mission everyday and I'm praying for all of you. Sounds like God is all around you! Keep doing what you're doing and I can't wait to read your next blog! Love, Erica
Mikka and Daisia it is such a blessing to read your blog. This is so life changing and I am so glad I get to share with you and Daisia. As I read your message I can visualize you doing your acts of kindness. It is like I am there watching you. I will continue to pray for you and Daisia.
Love Meredith
Reading this blog has become one of the high points of my day. I shared the link with some of my friends and they are just as amazed as I am. I'm excited for Daisia the most because she has been blessed with a tremendous opportunity at such a young age! This is going to give her such perspective! I can't even begin to imagine the positive impact this is going to have on her life! Daisia, my heart is filled with so much happiness and hope for you! Enjoy every moment and continue to be a blessing to our family in Mamelodi!
Tesha
Very few of us will have the extraordinary opportunity to go in mission to Mamelodi or a similar area as you too wonderful servants are doing, so it is so thoughtful, generous and kind of you to share in such a daily, detailed manner. How well you bring us into it all. What is the temperature? Are you sleeping comfortably? Were you able to get the gym shoes for Connie? I know you will have her among your pictures. I keep you in my prayers.
Love, Margaret
Day 6 Dinner - Ok it was time to restore some discipline with EJ and Malea. They only got 2 pieces of candy on the way home, and ONE bowl of cereal before dinner. Today we had baked chicken, corn, mac cheese, and cornbread...it was goooood. We couldnt sneak any green vegetables in, but we will make sure we use the green sprinkles to put over the cookies and icing for dessert.....my belly hurt!!!! dj
Another great day of help and service. That's what I'm talking about. Being a blessing. I hope you can help the lady and find some shoes. Your entries just fill my mind with all of these images of you there. I will continue to pray for you.
Love, Chuckie
Mikka & Daisia, I'm soooo excited for you guys and feel so blessed to follow your journey via this blog.
I can't wait for the next post!!
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