There are many things about Swaziland that draw me in. I love our staff who live there, giving their lives away everyday. I love the beauty of the mountains when they are covered in the lush green of spring and summer. The various brightly colored flowers on trees, vines, and aloes are delightful. The blue skies and gorgeous sunsets take my breath away. I love the smiles of the people and their soft spoken manner. The worship and the dance awaken my spirit. I am alive when I am immersed in the culture in the middle of the Manzini market on Thursdays or in a worship service, a night vigil, or a Luke Commission clinic. And I even enjoy the challenge of communicating in Siswati.
And then there is this precious little girl who gently places her hand in mine.
She quietly leans against me and lays her head on my knee.
She never smiles and we don’t speak with words.
She rarely looks up at me but she hangs on tight.
And I am drawn in to her.
I can not resist her friendship or her longing for comfort and love and closeness.
She quietly leans against me and lays her head on my knee.
She never smiles and we don’t speak with words.
She rarely looks up at me but she hangs on tight.
And I am drawn in to her.
I can not resist her friendship or her longing for comfort and love and closeness.
And so you see, Swaziland…
…is simply irresistible.
Amen!
How could you resist those beautiful little children. I can understand this. Love Ya, You are great.
I’m loving hearing your thoughts on Swaziland in these last few blogs. Well put words AND really great pics. Come back!!
Hi Marcia
You are so special and yes, Swaziland is special and it breaks my heart to think that the people of this country as soft spoken and nice as they are, are threatened with extinction! May Father God have mercy on them!
Blessings to you and Scot as you wing your way back to the US and remember, YOU ARE MUCH LOVED!
Hmmm, yes, thank you for the reminder today Marcia. I can’t wait to go back.
Loads of love to you!!
I agree!
Your post sums up the love in my heart in many ways.
I’ll be passing this post on. 🙂
Sala kahle, nkhosi!
Elysa
I agree!
Your post sums up the love in my heart in many ways.
I’ll be passing this post on. 🙂
Sala kahle, nkhosi!
Elysa
Marcia,
Your spirit, so beautiful a reflection of Jesus, is irresistible! Love to see things through the eyes of your heart.
Well said. I am ready to go back again…