A great afternoon at GSF

Most days when school is over we have to do a bit of lesson prep for the next day and then we drive back to town. But on Wednesdays we stay for team devotions which are 5-7pm. We always enjoy the time with our team, but we also enjoy just having more time on campus at GSF. This afternoon Zeke, Esther and I went to play at the toddler playground. We all had a really good time there. Danny, who I often held when we visited before, is now 4 and getting big, but he still came and sat in my lap for a long time. Then when he had enough cuddles to go and play, Silas took his place. Below is a photo of sweet Silas.

Zeke enjoyed playing on the slide and swings with some of his new friends and his big sister. Below is a photo of Zeke and Efrance on the slide. She wasn't quite sure if she should let him pass. She is a sweet girl who is almost always smiling. 

It was a very fun afternoon. Then as the adults had devotions the older kids played basketball and the younger ones played on the other playground. Our children always enjoy Wednesdays! The team devotions were very encouraging as we all shared a time of thanksgiving and praise and then had communion together. A visiting team joined us and we concluded the evening with "Amazing Grace." It was such a wonderful time, and as we stepped out of the Gwartney's house, this was the view.

David saw some cranes and monkeys in the trees and I saw a mongoose run through a nearby field. It was a beautiful evening in every way! I had been really struggling with anxiety about health issues last night and this morning, so this afternoon and evening were just what I needed! I am so thankful for the blessing of our missionary team here, the short-term team who prayed with me today, the joy of showing God's love to the children at GSF, friends for my children, encouraging worship, and the beauty of this place where God has called us!