OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013
On the 6th of October 2013, our newest grandchild was born – a baby girl named Gabriella, meaning “God is my strength”. I (Susan) flew in earlier to help with the newborn, and it was very special to be a part of my second daughter Amanda’s family for at least 6 weeks!
Jannie however only arrived in South Africa on 9 December 2013, accompanied by his friend Willem de Villiers. Jannie had to finish last minute duties here at Chandame before driving down to South Africa. We had a wonderful holiday with our children, grandchildren, family and friends. Thank you Lord!!
JANUARY – MARCH 2014
We were in SA for the whole of January up until the 10th of February 2014, preparing for our trip back to Chandame. We left on the 4th of February, but could only drive as far as Laingsburg before our bakkie’s gearbox broke down and we had to return to Rawsonville. With the help of fellow Christians, we arrived in Rawsonville at 14h00 in the afternoon. Jannie decided to attend to the gearbox himself, and the work began. Before nightfall, we had enough money to buy the parts of the gearbox! Thank you again to the Lord and to our friends who contributed to the cause!
On 10 February 2014, we left Rawsonville for Chandame. The trip was trouble free. At the Mozambique boarder, we had to open the load, but after an hour the officials decided to accept Jannie’s itinerary of the load. We paid our duty and off we went.
We arrived at Chandame on 16th February in heavy rain, but were welcomed by lots of joy and lots of flowers.
Of course, there was a long list of people now desperate for medical attention, and the mobile clinic kicked off again very quickly. We had mainly a lot of people suffering from malaria, and patients with wounds caused by boiling water or fire, who wanted to be treated.
The clinic building now has its first layer of paint inside – slowly but surely we are nearing the end result!
Jannie was not well after a vicious looking spider bite, so for 3 days he was ill. Another 3 wounds appeared on his leg, and we went to Nkhoma hospital. Here Jannie was diagnosed with the staflecoc bacteria. He received heavy antibiotics and yesterday, 23 March, he felt well again.
I also started my preschool again – and the children are enjoying it very much!
We realised again how incredibly dependent we are on the Lord, so I would like to thank you again for all your prayers and your financial support – it is much appreciated!!
Love
JANNIE & SUSAN
Mark 14 verse 32-41