I've typed at least three different introduction paragraphs, all of which I have hated, so let's just start.
Just in case some of you think I'm on permanent vacation (I totally understand if you do. I don't take pictures at work.), I will assure you that I do in fact go to an office Monday through Friday. I work with the Focus marketing/communication department but mainly with Orphan Care and Development. The plan is to ultimately establish a website and blog to help share the message, vision, and stories of the orphan care points and hopefully, increase funding. Please be in prayer for that process. I love the people I work with! They have continued to make me feel just like one of them and go out of there way to make me feel included.
When I'm not working...
Last week, my host family went to the coast for vacation. I joined them for the weekend then came back to work, but I managed to get as much as I could out of that two day vacation.
I tried to get yet another picture with the ocean, but sometimes the wind is too strong and the pictures come out like this.
Sarah and Noks!
So they have animal farms in South Africa. We could all learn a thing or two from these pigs.
This one's a freebie just 'cause I love the ocean.
This past weekend,
I ran my first 5K...ever. Not just in Africa, I mean like E.V.E.R. I am not a runner, and I know most people my age have at least run a 5K or maybe even a marathon before, but don't judge. Before I made the decision to come to Africa, I had been "training" for a 5K, and by "training," I mean running every now and then and making excuses as to why I wasn't ready. So I joined somewhat of a running club here that hosts a 5K free of charge every weekend at the Durban beachfront, and I just decided that I was tired of putting it off. So yeah this is me post-race. We won't talk about my time or what placed I finished...thank you.
Then Sunday after church, we headed out to Durban Day, which is just one big outdoor concert.
15,000 people...all way too close to me.
Noks, Me, Sarah
And my bff, froyo.
THE END.
Also, I still enjoy getting emails and messages from home. The best way to contact me is via email at guerrero.gabi@yahoo.com.
And of course, thank you all for your continued prayers.
Cheers!