Been a long time...

We have not been so good with the communication these past few months... but we are still alive and kicking! We have 3 weeks left of the current School of Biblical Studies, and then we are heading to the States for a 2.5 month visit. Our plans are then to return to South Africa to continue with the work we've been a part of for the past 2 years. If you'd like more information on our travel plans, please get in touch with me: susanoines@hotmail.com

Winter has come to the Southern Hemisphere... and as usual, it's been quite cold in Muizenberg. We had a warm sunny day yesterday, but in general, we're seeing plenty of our typical cold weather. I'm writing this by a roaring fire in our wonderful fireplace. Even when it's sunny outside, our house stays icy cold, thanks to thick concrete walls and windows that don't face the sun. So, since I'm thinking about how much I appreciate our fireplace, I thought I'd include a few pictures of it... In the first one, I just made the first fire of the season. In the next one, I'm enjoying the fire with a group of students who I had over for a "girl's night." The 3rd one is of our SBS staff meeting, which we have every week in our house. Usually we don't light a fire for the meeting, but that day it was just too cold.

Sometimes it's the little things that make us happy... and today I have to say, I'm thankful for my fireplace.