Hello from a very wet and cold Swaziland,

This past week we've definitely had a break from the heat, it's been raining non-stop and the temperature has dropped.  I'm not complaining however because it's a nice change from the heat we've experienced these last couple of months.  We have reached the half-way mark in our trip and we have about 2 months left here in Swaziland.  The Lord has really been teaching me about perseverance, I thought He was preparing me for when I get home, that I will continue to walk in His presence.  I do believe that it is for this purpose but also after this past week I know it is a lesson He is trying to teach for the now.  This past week was the hardest week for me thus far.  The situations and circumstances of the children seem to get worse and worse.  It's definitely overwhelming and some days are harder to fight than others.  The Lord is teaching me the fruits of persevering - persevering will give me new wisdom and that wisdom is what will bring me pure joy in future times when I face trials, pure joy in Him.  Though the situation is hard and seems hopeless at times I know the Lord is working in incredible ways.  The fact that I am so overwhelmed with emotion because of what goes on at the center shows me that the Lord is working.  I am experiencing this brokenness and hurt for these people because I am experiencing and feeling the Lord's heart.  I am experiencing his heartache for the people of Swaziland.  I cling onto the truth that my God is victorious, He is a Healer, a Provider, a Redeemer and He hears the cries of His children.  We will not stop fighting for these children because they've been claimed for His Kingdom - they are His.