We were gone and now we are back...the first 3 weeks of January were spent in South Africa, the land of my birth!!! What a privelage and pleasure to have been able to travel there and enjoy hospitality, sunshine and fellowship!!!! This is the first time that the 4 of us have been over- we went when DD8 was 4 months old and then again when she was 4 and second daughter was 2. That time I went solo- not nearly as much fun!

The entire experience was a blessing from God- being able to afford it (thanks in part to frequent flyer miles), having DH able to take 3 weeks off work, homeschooling, the travel there and back (which had me on my knees for weeks before)- and then to enjoy the time with family and friends and to see the sights that took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes!!!! What a joy!

I feel that in many ways, this trip for me was a defining moment in my life- one where I was able to reflect  and know that God's plan for my life is perfect. Knowing that He is sufficient to meet all my needs. Seeing how He has taken my life and molded me- releasing me from the holds that my past and ingrained responses have had on me- pointing me to the future that He has planned. Reminding me that He is good and that He wants good things for me, even in the painful realities of life.

My heart is torn in many ways- wanting to be present in 2 hemispheres- to interact with those I love on both sides of the equator. I love that the internet gives me that capability and when the pain of separation stabs at my heart, I know that He can use that to make me mindful of Heaven and of those who may not have the privelage of loving and being loved.

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Posted by jalnuss

I found your blog just by clicking the "browse random blogger" button and I just wanted to say "Hi"! Welcome back from your journey. God is so good and He reveals himself to us in awesome ways. Come visit my blog if you want to- it's fairly new and I try to blog when I get the chance.

God bless you!

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