Cape town!
July 14, 2006
Hello again. here we are in cape town. arrived safely. It has been rainy since we have been here, but we are still having fun. even if we didn’t get out, it is still fun just having a real bed (even though i have to share with james) and a fridge and only three of us to share a space. But we went out to the water front yesterday and did some shopping and today we went and did some wine tasting… that was nice.
the family we are staying with is awesome…they are so nice and very down to earth. The mom, sharon, made us soup last night and today the daughter, diana, spent the day with us. She is adorable. She is 11 i think. Tomorrow we plan on trying to find the penquins (jack ass penquins) on the beach. That should be fun.
I am already missing the kids at oceans and am looking forward to finishing my goals when i return. I can’t wait. I am heading home in just 16 days… 
it seems like i still have so much to do, but not enought time to do it in.
Dave, Daniel’s dad will be bringing few things up for me, thanks Dave. I am looking forward to the next two weeks and looking forward to coming home, but not looking forward to the goodbyes… Sister and norenti keep saying ‘what will we do when you leave?’ and i keep thinking, i don’t know how i will leave and how different i will be when i go.
Thanks to all of you for being so supportive. we love you all so much,
love,
j, j and j.
July 14, 2006 at 8:04 pm
I am so glad you arrived safely! It’s interesting the simple things we take for granted in life – like our own bedroom, the ability to close the door and be alone. These are things you are looking forward to regaining, and yet how many of the people you have met in the last few weeks have ever tasted such luxury?! Love you sugar, and am counting the days!
M
July 14, 2006 at 8:16 pm
Hey there!
Glad you are safe in Cape Town and enjoying some of the luxuries that you have left behind to help so many people. You amaze me and the wonderful attitude that you keep emmulating as you continue your journey! Hard to believe that you only have 16 days left. I continue to pray for you and all of those lives that you have touched. I will be dropping these toothbrushes off at the coffee shop tonight for Schaun. I hope that works out okay! Enjoy the rest of your time in Cape Town and take some pictures there. I want to see it!
Peace!
mgm
July 14, 2006 at 9:51 pm
As you can guess by the beginning line, I am Daniel’s Grandma. I have really enjoyed your blogs. The have been so informative and interesting. Maybe you can continue when you get home. I know that David is looking forward to coming in a couple of weeks.
God bless you. Grandma Cox
July 15, 2006 at 2:47 pm
How about those penguins!
I wonder if they’re pleased with the name we humans have given them? 
I wonder, when they’re all sitting around a big block of ice preparing some fish, what they say about us?
Jenn, you have an artistic talent with words, grace, mercy, compassion, nursing, parenting, being a friend, and the list goes on. What a privilege it is to be a part of your blogs. It is abundant blessings on all the lives who have been touched by seeing life through your eyes.
I am realizing that I have two uncles, one has passed away, who were both missionaries for years in South America. Since they are both from Belgium, (most all my relatives live there since that is where I’m originally from) regretfully.. I don’t know much about their stories and they never wrote blogs in the 70’s and 80’s. I am going to send my surviving missionary uncle an e-mail and re-connect. I’ve always really enjoyed our conversations over the years I have visited, but it’s been quite a while. Thank you for prompting that re-connection.
Good-byes are going to be very hard. You have connected in such a powerful way. Give yourself time and surround yourself with your loved ones when you get back home as you re-adjust.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
I pray that God grant you, your boys, and all who are with you, His continued protection, power, love, endurance, grace, mercy, compassion, comfort, and peace (which transcends all understanding). I pray that He give you exactly what you need to care for those He sent you to care for through your hands and feet and heart which you anchor in Him.
God bless you!
Love,
Grant, Andy, Nat
July 15, 2006 at 7:31 pm
Hi Jen, great to hear you are enjoying your r & r so much. 16 days, huh. I hope that doesn’t mean you will be working 20 hour days trying to get everything done before you leave. Try to leave some work for the folks that will be there after you leave. You have done incredible work while you’ve been there, made some wonderful friendships, and will be remembered for a very long time. You are remarkable. Stay safe.
July 16, 2006 at 10:41 pm
Hey Jen,
I’m glad you’re getting a little R&R. I really hope you enjoy Cape Town. Hard to believe you have only 16 days left. I know it will be so hard to say goodbye, but we will also be so happy to have you home. I’m sure you will try to get there again soon. Can’t wait to see more pictures, too! We love you and miss you and will be praying for a very productive last two weeks for you and the boys.
Love,
Hope
July 17, 2006 at 2:46 am
Hi Jen! I wanted to tell you that Pastor Dave mentioned you and the boys today in his sermon. How proud I was of you!!! It’s awesome how you trusted in the Lord and was obedient that He would be faithful. All the lives you have touched. Amazing…I admire you so much!!! Still praying
Love, Nanc
July 17, 2006 at 11:42 am
Hello Jennifer, Daniel, Joe and James
We had a wonderful four days with you guys. It was a privilege to meet you all and to be able to share a little of Cape Town with you… even though the weather wasn’t too good. Enjoy you last few days in SA and hopefully we will be able to meet up again one day in the future.
God Bless
Lots of love Michael, Sharon, Justin & Diane
July 17, 2006 at 5:14 pm
Hi Jennifer, Joseph, James, and Daniel,
I was trying to eat my lunch while updating on your messages…not a good idea since the work brings me to tears. How hard it must be to watch young ones die and others have to live without their parents. I’m glad you are getting a little refreshing from the Lord. I hope Daniel has found a worship band to play with. I know the people there will be drawn to our Lord through the music, especially his gift with those drums. I will be praying for your peace as you complete the downhill slide of this trip. There is so much to do and just a limited time. Trust Him with His priorities… We love you and will look forward to your homecoming.
Leslie
April 27, 2007 at 11:37 pm
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