These few weeks have been so jammed pack with activity that we have had little time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the next. The last four days alone have been so physically and emotionally draining that we are actually looking forward to rest on the airplanes.
We spent the weekend with the kids and staff of Siyathemba Nokeng. We had the fortunate privilege to attend the graduation of the kids. They proudly displayed their artwork they worked so hard on with Jeanine. They sang songs and stood tall in front of the crowd.
On Tuesday we were with BEAM Africa during their year-end party. Over 200 kids were in attendance being blessed with gifts, food and cupcakes. At the end, they sang songs for us knowing it would be the last time they saw us. They lined up to individually give us hugs and say goodbye. It was impossible to hold back the tears.
Throughout the previous year, we often spoke about how difficult it would be leave South Africa and our treasured friends here. We dreaded the day we would have to say goodbye. We always thought it would be a long time from now. But we have come to that day. So with long hugs and sweet tears, we depart from our friends in this magnificent country.
To be continued...
God bless,
Mike & Jeanine
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