I Stopped ……..
I stopped at a carepoint ….. no bright smile welcoming me ……
I identified a body …
I smelled death …
I listened to the heart breaking wailing of a young mother burying a child … for the second time …
I sang God’s praises with His people …. ’cause He IS still a good God …
I saw our Swazi staff being the pillars in the communities they work in ….
Bringing hope to the hopeless ….
Bringing joy in a time of sadness …
Being light in the darkness …
Bringing the gospel of Truth ….
Speaking life …
Bringing comfort …
I giggled at something stupid …. ’cause if I didn’t, I would break down and cry and not get up again …
I walked with mourners to an open grave ….
I watched the sun come up over an African funeral …. knowing that there will always be a new tomorrow, a new day ….
I prayed that this will bring glory to God … in the lives of the family … and the lives of many people who have been touched by the life and death of this boy
I heard a story of a 7 year old boy who used to get the kids together at his homestead and preached for them …. getting them together for prayer each morning before school ….
Proud of you both… with you everyday!!
Philipians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
Beautiful words and insight as you walk with our Lord. You are seeing the Lord in the dark! The Light is shining.Continuing to pray for peace as you and your Swazi family travel this journey.
Love Brenda
Kriek,
i signed up for your updates so we could know more about swaziland as we are supporting a child there through world vision. you don’t know me personally, but I wanted to tell you that I am praying for you. My heart is absolutely breaking over this. Praise God that Evil is ultimately defeated and you will see him again one day.
All we can say is WE LOVE YOU & JUMBO & CLARA!!!!!!
Much love to you both, prayers are with you!
Ai, Kriekie. Ek hoor die seer, maar ook die hoop vir ñ beter môre in hierdie hart-deel. Lief jou baie!
My heart and prayers are with you all. Thanks for sharing …. tears, and rejoicing over how the Spirit is ministering through you and to you…….
Praise God for the team being the pillars of the community.
Precious….
Miss Swazi, bless you both.
You KNOW that we are with you in spirit.
You KNOW that we love you because God first loved us.
You KNOW that you are not alone.
Enjoy the break with “Granny”. I am really envious …
luvyabig
So much sadness in Swazi, thanks for giving your life to make a difference. I had to come home, it’s comforting to know there are others there continuing the race.
Honor for Marcia and I to be there with you.
Beautifully said, Kriek. We weep and pray with you.
My heart is with you all.
Praying.
Oh Kriek, praying for you guys.
Kriek, thanks for sharing your heart so deeply. Love to you sisi…
My heart still breaks, but I know there is healing in those giggles, and I know you will continue to fight for life, as that honors God. Thanks for fighting the good fight.