Our Last Night and Transition Home

Hi friends and family! It's Karissa and on behalf of the entire team we can't thank you all enough for your prayers and support! It was so encouraging to read your comments on the blog every day. We have been back for 4 days now and it has been a difficult transition. Sweet Home, the Bridges staff, and students are constantly on our minds and it is a great reminder to continue to pray for them.

Last Friday night we had Girls and Guys night and it was so much fun! The guys played Minute to Win It and they had a blast spending more quality time with the boys at Bridges. Girls night was a huge success! We played music, danced, laughed, and enjoyed watching the girls work the runway all in their pajamas. Our last night couldn't have gone better, and it was refreshing to leave on such a positive and memorable night.

The next morning we packed up and prepared to say our goodbyes to everyone. It was heart breaking to leave and say goodbye to our dear loved ones. We formed lasting relationships with the students and Bridges staff, and they became a part of our lives. God moved in BIG ways while we were in South Africa and He truly blessed every conversation, after school program, prayer time, and much more. We pray the students would grow in their faith, for boldness to step out in faith, and for safety and protection for the Bridges students and staff.

THANK YOU again for your amazing support and prayers while we prepared to leave and when we were in South Africa!

Love to you all,
RHZA13 team members