Elizabeth on Monday

Our first day of our second dental clinic is where we travelled to three years ago, when I handed out my children's clothes in Matsanjeni. So this area of Swaziland is very dear to my heart. The clinic is located at Mpandensane Primary School and is run by the Anglican Church. We left at 7:15 AM to travel 1 hour 15 minutes to set up -- finding out we were without electricity to begin. We finally got everything situated and began seeing students after they ate their lunch. We saw 90 children and were amazed at their dental health. Due to the lack of food and money their diet does not have the sugar that normally is seen so their teeth are healthier, but that's not the case for their overall health.

As the children waited today, Evan and I twirled the ropes that we brought for them to jump with, they loved it. I read them some stories, and blew some bubbles. They are so well behaved and are so anxious to be seen by the nurse and dentist! I am even learning SiSwati!

As Kendra said Jeremiah 29:11 is "our verse" for this journey. Whenever a situation arises that brings that verse to our minds, she and I can exchange a glance and we know He has a plan for us -- we are at His mercy. Thank you to all who have been praying for us back home -- we miss you all --

Nkhulu, Nkhulu Akubusise
(God Bless you)
GuGu (Elizabeth)