Greetings from Swaziland!

After almost a 6 hour car ride to Dulles Airport, a 17 hour plane ride to Johannesburg, and 5 more hours in the car to Swaziland, I am finally here! I arrived last night around 10:15 and will be staying in Mbabane (the capital city) for the next 10-12 days. While I am in Mbabane, I am staying in a house next door to the Allens.  I have stayed here before, and it is such a blessing. Unfortunately, Monica and the two Allen children (Lacie and Nathan) had to leave on Monday for a trip to the states. Monica's grandmother is not doing well, so if you can please be praying for her family, I know they will appreciate it.

For those of you who know Gogo Shandu, I saw her this morning, and she sends her greetings to First Baptist Washington and Swan Quarter Baptist. She was very excited about the team coming in June and excited to help with my HIV research project.  Gogo then quickly told me I shouldn't be awake yet and to go "lala" (aka- go back to bed because you look exhausted). Thankfully, today will be a lot of errand running and planning for Bible Studies. Lots of opportunities to teach over the next few weeks, and I am really excited!

Romans 12:12
Hunter

PS- Several people have asked me about the weather. It is winter here, and since I am in the mountains right now, it's in the 60s during the day and 40s at night. I definitely slept with a heater on last night and look forward to making a fire tonight. Another question people keep asking is about the time difference. We are 6 hours ahead of good ol' North Carolina time. :)