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!