I'm here!!

Hello from Swaziland! I arrived safely last night. Remember, there's an 8 hour difference between here and central time. So far today I came into town to buy groceries and write a little update to all of you. Later, I will be heading over to Gogo's house.

The funeral for little Sandziso starts tonight. In Swaziland, funerals are an overnight thing. They start around 8 pm and go until sunrise which is around 4 am. My american friend Jessie who lives here was telling me what to expect. In Swaziland there is a church called the Zion Church. They mix Christianity with ancestral worship. Even though Sandziso's immediate family does not attend this church, if anyone in his extended family does there will a lot of rituals preformed dedicated Sandziso's body to his ancestors.

Obviously, this is not good. I am glad to attend to intercede and pray on his behalf. Please join with me and pray for Sandziso. To be honest, I don't fully understand it but I'm sure after the funeral I will have a whole new grasp on the whole thing.

*I hope this is all making sense - I am still a little out of it from all my travels.

I want to share with you what I will be reading at the funeral:

I long to hold each one of my kids when I am away from Swaziland, but there is one I am unable to hold this time around. One that I will never have the pleasure of holding again. It's hard to belive that little Sandziso, with his huge grin and sparkling eyes is gone. It hurts and I'm sure it will continue to hurt. I have to find peace and comfort in God. Instead of recieving hugs from me, Sandziso is recieving hugs from God in heaven. His body is now healed of all sickness and I'm sure he's sitting a big table full of endless amounts of food.

Sandziso - know that you are so loved. Know hat you brought more joy to those who knew you then you could ever imagine. I will miss you. I do miss you. It is my honor to be here today to celebrate your life on earth and your eternal life in heaven. On behalf of everyone in America who knew you, we love you and we will never forget you.

Thank you for your prayer and you will be hearing from me soon!