It's Monday morning, and I'm pretty impressed that I made it into the office after a packed weekend. Although, I'm thinking a short nap on the office floor may be happening soon. :) The … Read more about Women’s Retreat Update
Women’s Retreat
Hi...I only have about 5 min. to write this, but just wanted to get a quick note out asking people to pray for the women's retreat we have this weekend for our Timbali Craft ladies! Please pray that … Read more about Women’s Retreat
Pray for Philar
Please check out our Timbali Crafts website that is finally up and running! www.timbalicrafts.org You can help us out by sending this address on to your friends and recommending that they check us … Read more about Pray for Philar
FLOWERS
Okay, so not everyone is going to like this blog, but I'm pretty sure that my mom, alice, marcia and a few others will appreciate it. :) Last week I got to go on a little overnight … Read more about FLOWERS
A Week in Ellie’s Life
I'm in South Africa today. It's amazing the difference a 3 hour drive can make in your surroundings...as I type this I'm sitting in a nice coffee shop, enjoying some high speed wireless internet. I … Read more about A Week in Ellie’s Life
I wish I was a nurse
I wish this story had a nice and neat ending, but it doesn't. I'm sharing it just to give you an idea of what a "typical" day can look like here, the situations people here are facing, and some of the … Read more about I wish I was a nurse
The Big Wedding!!
This wknd my friends Dennis and Zwakele were married here in Swaziland. Dennis has been on staff with AIM for the last 3 and a half years. Zwakele is from one of the main churches we work with in … Read more about The Big Wedding!!
Back in Swazi
Ellie and I are settled back into life in Swaziland. Besides making the long journey by plane, there are a few other indicators that assure us we have arrived back in Africa...the temperature is about … Read more about Back in Swazi
WELCOME TO 2008!
It's THREE DEGREES in Iowa today. I think the wind chill is in the negative double digits. Ellie and I celebrated the New Year by not leaving the house all day long! :) We leave … Read more about WELCOME TO 2008!