The past two weeks flew by. They were filled with hugs, laughter, peanut butter icing, driving, kids, eating chicken necks, a new driving companion to and from work, falling asleep on the couch - twice, - showers, peanut butter popcorn, Downton Abbey, Zulu, making Amagwanias (not sure how to spell that but basically funnel cake in ball form - delicious!), skyping my family and friends, Dominion, and more pretzel jello salad (which was finished in one night).
This past week was spent house sitting at Andrew and Karen's which was nice that Emily, Lydia, and I could spend the whole week together and cook and hangout. I realized, however, that in the comfort of that home, I was more likely to hurry through my devotions rather than spend time in them since I had my friends around to talk to. I definitely have to be more conscious that I need to talk to God and spend time with Him when everything is going smoothly because I can't just make the habit of going to Him when things are hard, but in every situation.
A highlight from this week was on Thursday at work in the afternoon with the older kids. I was talking to two of the girls, Ntokozo and Nolwazi, when I had to go pick up Emily from work because she is now also working in Mpophomeni. The girls wanted to come with me and then one of the guys (who had just spend two hours cleaning my car inside and out since my boss wanted to give him something to do so he cleaned our cars along with his friend) also wanted to come along. The five minute car ride to pick up Emily was filled with joking and laughter and while I couldn't understand a lot of what was being said, I couldn't help but laugh at their joy. Once we picked up Emily, because I owed Sbusiso since he washed my car, when he asked if I could take him home, I obliged. First, we went back and picked up his friend Sphesihle since he lives nearby and then we piled into the car and again the car was filled with laughter and yelling and through all the joking around, it made me feel like I belonged there. I felt as though we had known each other for years and it was so natural for us all to be together, crammed into that car. As soon as the four of those kids were dropped off at their various homes, the car felt empty. I can't wait to build those relationships more and for the laughter and joking around with each other to be an every day occurrence.
The Jesus Calling on Tuesday the 12th was evident that afternoon. It says, "This is a time of abundance in your life. Your cup runneth over with blessings. After plodding uphill for many weeks, you are now traipsing through lush meadows drenched in warm sunshine. I want you to enjoy to the full this time of ease and refreshment. I delight in providing it for you."
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