WOW!... Its the 4th of july, and im celebrating the indepence day of america in africa.....Who would have thought this would happen? Well I wouldn't choose to be anywhere else. Tonight we actually are having a get together at the house and have invited several africans we have been working with thus far, so I am very excited. A lot has been keeping me busy since I last had the chance to post anything. Working with Mathilda is very unpredictable. I really see relationships being built with the people I have had the chance to serve in the townships. The people here might not have much to offer when it comes to material possessions, but the fact that they are willing to open up to me and share their story means so much. It is very common here to have conversation over a cup of tea, so I get so excited when im offered any. Just a couple of days ago, we ran into a lady in the townships. She actually lived in what many would call the better part of the townships, Pellsrus, on the surface she seemed to be doin fine, but after she told us about all the burdens she was carrying we could see she really needed prayer. Situations such as these realy make me want to pray with everyone i come in contact with. So many people are lacking hope, and i want so badly to share with them that Christ is the answer. Many of those positive for HIV & AIDs are dying everyday simply because they are ashamed! They dont even want to pick up their medication, because they are too afraid of someone finding out.......that is such bondage! They dont understand that it is best to get help and have hope, then to die in complete silence ALONE. Please be in prayer for situations such as these. My time has been cut short so I'll post something later......BYE!