2 days to go!

Brent here... We can't believe it's only 2 days until we make the long journey home! Our time here has been incredible, filled with stories that we all are so anxious to share with our loved ones at home!


To all who were concerned about our team health... We did have a little stomach bug that seemed to affect 3 of our team members. HOWEVER, I am very excited to report that we are all feeling well and have all recovered. PTL! (Praise The Lord, that's how we do it in SA) Continued prayer for prolonged health is always appreciated in addition to finishing up our last two days here strong. Pray that we can make the most of the little time we have left here, continuing to pour into the students and children and CHE's at SweetHome.


Hello friends and family, Evelyn here. Today was Academy day for me. The team here had a morning of cleaning and organizing the Retreat Center. After lunch we had activities; some were in the shed for some more bead making which was fun for both male and female...really! The boys enjoyed it just as much as the girls. Others were on the field playing frisbee and other fun filled games. Then we all headed to the basketball court to cheer on the Academy boys in a game against a local team. It was a close call but they won 30-24. Go TEAM BRIDGES!! Later the other half of our team went to SPUR for dinner with some of the Academy kids who had earned the privilege of a special evening out based on good academics and behavior. We had a fun filled evening with lots of burgers, ribs, dessert and even some dancing in the aisles. :-) Miss you all. Love you lots.



Hi friends and family, Tammy here. It's been amazing. A trait of the Academy students that stands out to me is the way they give and share with each other. At meal times, they eagerly share food. At Arts & Craft time, they help each other develop their pieces. I am reminded of the verse: But just as you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us - see that you also excel in this grace of giving. Tomorrow is the talent show. I expect to be blown away by this gifted and talented group of kids. I miss my family, but I have found family with the team and in my relationships with the kids. Yesterday, Vuyokazi and I took a walk, and we shared testimonies and dreams for the future. She gave me my Xhosa name: Nosandiso ("More Blessings to Come"). I guess this means there will be more mission trips to come.



Love 'ya.






Tammy and Vuyokazi eating at SPUR





Evelyn and the kids at Sweet Home