A new chapter along the Journey…(I’m ready!!)

My dear Friends and family,

A new chapter along the Journey…(I’m ready!!)

I have spent the last week in lower Maryland…My brother’s wife
recently had their second child, (my first niece) named Stella. It’s
been great meeting this new little life, and also reconnecting with my

1 and a half year old nephew. The last time I saw him he was two
weeks old. How time flies! I thought I would be escaping the cold
Buffalo winter being so south of the Mason-Dixon but we have had
temperatures down in the single digits even here. But a new chapter
is beginning, and soon I’ll be trading snow for the 100 degree African sun!

It is hard to believe, but after months of waiting I am starting my
journey back to Swaziland on the evening of Monday February 12th.

I was basically cleared to return back to Swaziland almost
two weeks ago, but still awaited some test results and one final
doctor’s visit last week. I bought the first airline ticket that I
possibly could after first spending a few days with my brother’s
family. After waiting so long, it has been a whirlwind of activity
trying to prepare for the start of this next season in my life.

What I am returning to in Swaziland

These past 5 months have been an interesting experience for sure.
In some ways I feel as though I have gotten my butt kicked
physically, spiritually, and emotionally. But while it has been both
frustrating and difficult, I feel as though there was huge purpose put
in this time by the hand of God. I think I really needed to go
through this period. It has been a sort of wake up call spiritually.
God has been using this time to refine my life, cutting away dead
areas and bringing my heart and walk closer to Him.
I am returning to Swaziland knowing that I really need to walk out
this next season with my eyes and heart in clearer focus on the Lord.
Not to let up, not to take things for granted, staying in the eternal
perspective, and always having that sharpened sword ready for battle.

I also know that I need to be a part of rebuilding healthy spiritual
community with the AIM staff and Swazi believer’s I minister alongside.
Please keep me in prayer as I try to walk out all the lessons the
Lord has given me these past five months. Please pray that God’s Spirit
would fill me and be evident in my ministry to the Swazi people.

The Lord gave me a picture of a fire, a fire that represented our
corporate spirituality.  I can choose to either be a catalyst to increase that fire or something
that puts it out.  What do I want to be a bucket of gasoline or abucket of water?

Thank you for your prayers!!! (Ngiyabonga Kakhulu!!!)

Your prayers, especially for my health, have been answered! I can say
fully that it is direct Grace from heaven that I am able to return to
Swaziland. My back was in so much pain, and then I asked you to pray
with me for healing. Today, my back is having way less pain, hardly
any at all, and i am not taking any medication. Praise the Lord!
This past season in my life has also been a wake up call for me
physically. Our bodies, temples of the Holy Spirit, are fragile and
delicate. I really need to be a better steward of my temple. Please
pray with me as I choose the hard road of living a much healthier
lifestyle.

I really would have liked to make a few more trips to visit many of
you (Nyack, KC, Northern Cali to name a few). But regular trips to
doctor’s offices, and paying for those trips prevented me. Next time
I’m on this side of the Atlantic I’ll be visiting those places for
sure!

Thank you so much for your continued love and support to me. Please
continue to stand with me as I start this new chapter and return to
Swaziland! Woo Hoo! I cannot wait! Thank you Jesus, may your name
be forever praised! God bless you all!