I know we haven't posted anything on the blog since Saturday. Unfortunately, the Hands of Hope office didn't have Internet for the remaining time that we were there. So let's finish up the blog now....a little late is better than never!
Saturday - After blogging early in the morning, we set out to visit as many homes as possible. At one time, the group even split up so that more children could be seen. Cameron, Lauren and Woody went back to the Presbyterian Home and played soccer while Jessica, Kathryn, Rachel and Lori went to the small home in Rugare and worked on crafts. We then went to visit Runyayaro where we spent time sharing stores, making bracelets and just hanging out with the children.
Sunday - We went to a different church (Church of the Nazarine in Highfield) where Cameron preached another message. The people there were so kind! We had an amazing service and really felt the spirit of the Lord. After church, we came home to eat a quick bite and then met the children who once lived in Shalom (the home where we had been living.) The children have since been removed because of faulty paperwork. We prayed with them and asked God to help the paperwork go through smoothly so that these precious children can move back. Sunday night was wonderful! We had the opportunity to go out to eat with all of the Hands of Hope workers and their families. It was a great way to thank them for the trip and everything that had done for us while we were there.
Monday - We left early in the morning to spend our last day at Balley Vaughn - a game park where we rode elephants, saw lions, zebras, elands, wilder beasts, monkeys, water buffalo and so much more! We were able to view God's beauty in the scenery and felt so pampered by the owners Debbie and Gordon. The food, fellowship and friendships made were absolutely amazing.
Tuesday - We made it to the airport at about lunch and boarded our plane at 1:30. After 30 hours in transit, 5 planes and a few layovers, we finally made it home.
We all decided that leaving was bittersweet - we were happy to come home, but we all agreed that each one of us left a little bit of our heart in Zimbabwe.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and comments during our trip. We love you all and are happy to be called servants of the Lord to Hands of Hope Ministries in Zimbabwe, Africa.
Zim Team '10
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