The little people who stole my heart (part 1)
Yes, my heart belongs to Jesus and to my husband, but it was also stolen by 4 of the cutest little Swazi’s. Let me introduce them to you! They all go to the same care point, Thulwane, one of my favorite care points.
The first little guy who stole my heart was Sakhile Mamba, or just Mr. Mamba! The first time I went to the care point, he ran up to me with his arms in the air, wanting me to pick him up. As I picked him up, his grandmother came closer and told me that I should be careful; he is a snake and he bites. At first I didn’t understand her and I just laughed at her, but then I discovered that his last name is Mamba (a snake specie) and he does bite! He bites to protect himself from the other children. He has never bitten me, but he bites the children who come close to me whenever I am holding him.
So these days when I pull up at the care point, his face lights up and he is the first one to run right into my arms. And as I pick him up, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the love I have in my heart for this little guy.
He is one of the lucky children in
Swaziland. He still has his mom (Zodwa) who is taking care of him and they live with his grandmother (Gogo Nomsa). His mom is the pre-school teacher at the care point and his grandmother is in charge of the care point. They don’t get paid to do this, they do it because they care for the children. Their homestead is nothing fancy and his grandmother is also taking care of numerous other children; some is her own grandchildren and some is abandoned children from the community.
I am so grateful that our God has placed you and Jumbo there to care for these precious children! Thank you for all you do, we pray for you and for the children and people of Swaziland every day…thank you my friend.
Love,
Crystal
Hey Guys, Let me just say I MISS THE HECK out of you all. Jumbo it seems like it’s been five years but in reality waht only 1+. Well anyway it’s great hearing from you, and continue the Good Work that God has you doing . He is very pleased and smiles evrytime you pick Mamba up and show him Jesus in your actions of LOVE. Can’t wait to see you again SOOOOON.
Blessings
Pappy
I can certainly see how they can steel your heart. Wonderful to see what God is doing through you guys, wish I were there to help too!!
Sending our love and prayers your way
Terri and Mike
Kriek, mis jou hier by die kantoor. Seen vir julle en geniet die aftyd!
Lief jou!
Daar is n tipe MAMBA wat in jou hart inkruip as hy jou eers gebyt het!
Luv
Charlie
Hey! Kriek and Jumbo, we miss you guys! Thulwane is one of our favorite care points, my sweet little girl, who stole my heart is there! I miss the kiddos terribly. Hug and kiss them for me.