This week I officially began my first class at the Timbutini care point. Things are sort of on hold, at the moment, at the Bhobogazi care point because I don't have a translator to go with me right now. I haven't started the medical stuff because I have not yet received any of the supplies. I'm looking forward to getting all of that into progress soon.

            As most of you would know, one of my most steadfast prayers since beginning this trip has been that I would fall completely in love with the Lord. Last night during worship my team mate, Michelle, came and sat by me and said that as she prayed for me she just felt like God wanted her to tell me how beautiful He thinks I am and how much He loves me. To some reading this, you may think... of course He loves you, that's what we learn in Sunday School. Anyone who claims to be a Christian knows the basics about the bible and what this "Christian religion" has to offer. But it's so much more than that. It's about an intimate relationship with Him. We are so unworthy of His love because we are full of so much sin and evil. But He shows us grace and says, "Yes, even out of all your sin against me, you are beautiful."  And when Michelle said that to me last night I was just like, "Wow! Really? I am so small, nothing in comparison to how much He has created, and He would still be so intimate as to speak to my sister and tell her to encourage me with words from Him?" That's what this personal relationship with God is about... He truly desires me, wants to love me, me to love Him, to romance me, and He wants to do the same for you. He loves us all the same and it's a powerful and awesome love.

            To my Mom and Dad! Happy Birthday to both of you!!!!! Mom, I'm so sorry I wasn't able to call on your birthday.. I tried but it was a big mess and I couldn't get the phone to work...blah blah blah. I just hope you had a good day. And Dad, I hope you have an awesome day too! I wish I was home to help you celebrate but I'm sure you'll do a fine job of that without me. I love you both so much and I'm praying for you.