safe and sound.

Well, I made it! I've arrived home back in Canada, and I actually made it through my journey without getting lost this time! Although, that's probably due to the fact that I didn't leave either of the airports during my 5 hour stays in Capetown and Frankfurt :) I had a 2 hr. flight from Durban to Capetown, then a 12 hr. flight up to Frankfurt, and then one last flight, only 9hrs. this time, home to Toronto. So although it seemed to take a week, not just 2 days, I made it with no major glitches. Although I did sit next to a guy who kept hogging my arm rest, but I suppose I'll just have to get over that :)

So yes, it's wonderful to be home, although I must say, quite cold and snowy!!! I was greeted at the airport by my family and Tim, so that was lovely, my big sister even brought be flowers :) And when I arrived home I was surprised by the continual arrival of friends who stayed for supper and a chat, so it was great to see everyone! Although I was quite overwhelmed, I don't think I actually ate much of the food, but I've been enjoying the leftovers these past few days!

It hasn't really been much of a culture shock coming back, but more a lot of little adjustments. Well, and some really big ones like the weather!! But simple things like flushing the toilet on the other side and having a dishwasher and it being dark in the morning, have thrown me for a bit of a loop. Also, I think the jet lag has aged me a bit, I'm tired by 7pm!! But I did come back with a tan, so that's pretty exciting!

So yes, thank you to everyone who prayed for me and thought of me while I was away, it is much appreciated. And please keep on praying for Sinakekele--for Ruth, for the volunteers, for the health of the kids, for the funding, and for their all around safety and peace.

It's been wonderful to come home, but I feel like I've left a part of home behind me there, so I'm looking ahead to the future, hoping to return someday. I have two years left of school, but hopefully at some point after that I'll be able to go back and visit for a month or so. I can't wait to see how the place changes as Ruth's vision is finally fulfilled and I especially can't wait to see how the kids grow and change. I miss them so much, they are always on my mind...

So, thanks again for reading my blog, it may or may not continue now that I'm back, depending on my mood and how much I am procranstinating probably :) Cheers!