June 24

Well, tomorrow is take-off!  I am sort of packed - lots to do today!  On Sunday we all met with our donations and started packing our big army surplus bags.  We ended up with so many donations that we'll be shipping some of it!

We also had a gathering for our families on Sunday.  It was great to meet everyone's important people, share some food and conversation, and hang out together.

Again, ngibonga kakhula (I thank you very much) for all of your support, donations, prayers, and notes and phone calls of encouragement.  Wish for me a warmer South African winter than Wisconsin winter of '08!

I hope to be able to post here from Johannesburg between July 26-July 29 before we head off for Ingwavuma.  After that, we'll hope for more internet access but who knows!

Cheri